When one of my grandchildren asked, “Gramps, do you want to play?” I realized how rarely adults use that word, even when we are doing things we enjoy. Whether we are hunting for shells, playing charades, or simply being silly … Read More
My musical education took a wonderfully eccentric turn when Alexis and I discovered Seattle’s Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band—a marching band that enthusiastically plays Sousa while steadfastly refusing to march. At 82, I am reminded that there are still whole worlds … Read More
After watching the movie Tow, I never expected to experience my own much smaller version of its story when I returned to Seattle and discovered that my Honda had been towed three weeks earlier without my knowing it, leaving me … Read More
I thought I was watching trusted doctors and celebrities share important new information about prostate health, but I discovered I’d been drawn into an extraordinarily convincing sales pitch that may have used AI-generated faces and voices. My embarrassing experience left … Read More
When my young granddaughters decided my toenails needed a makeover, I happily surrendered and let them turn my feet into a colorful mix of red and purple, creating a wonderful memory I will treasure. The trouble is, weeks later the … Read More
I flew across the country for what some might consider a small occasion—my four-year-old granddaughter Edie’s preschool graduation—but watching her receive her diploma reminded me that love has its own way of measuring what matters. Sometimes life’s most meaningful moments … Read More
Every summer, I return to Chappaquiddick and the family traditions that have connected generations—including our ritual trip to Edgartown for ice cream. This year, at 82, a taste of something called “Green Monster” reminded me that while the familiar traditions … Read More
As I walked through this remarkable place, I realized it was much more than an impressive building. What stayed with me was not simply the architecture, but the stories, history, and human spirit woven into its walls, reminding me that … Read More
I came across an idea during my travels that was so practical and thoughtful I found myself wondering why we have not adopted it ourselves. It reminded me that some of the best innovations are often simple ones, and that … Read More
As I wandered through one of London’s most memorable places, I discovered that inspiration can appear in the most unexpected forms—even something as ordinary as a rubber duck. The story reminded me that history is not just about famous people … Read More
