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Category: Weekly

Something new will happen to each of us every day. Not everything is earth shaking or even worth mentioning, but some are. In this section we will offer something new and worth sharing.

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021

Being a Grandfather

  There are no rules for being a grandfather.   What is a grandfather? Searching for an answer, begs the question “What is a father?” […]

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January 11, 2021January 17, 2021

Avoid Falling

  Something all seniors should have on their minds.   As part of a routine visit with my doctor, I completed and turned in a […]

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January 4, 2021January 17, 2021

Quarantine

  Definition: isolation imposed to prevent spread of disease. It remains a large part of our COVID – 19 defense.   Quarantine has been a […]

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December 28, 2020January 17, 2021

Senior Pickleball

  “The group is so tolerant of people just learning the game.”   Most of us like to play games. A popular way is to […]

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December 21, 2020January 17, 2021

What Goes Around…

A tale of grandparents and family dogs   It was summer and we were at the family’s lake cottage when our younger daughter developed a […]

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December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

Halo Towels

Sometimes the effort is more important than the result.   Have you ever undertaken a task and thought, Wow, I can figure out a better […]

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December 7, 2020December 14, 2020

Small Town, Big Dog

Two faces of a small town.   The pandemic has changed our lives. Along the way, this may have led us to new discoveries, or […]

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November 30, 2020December 14, 2020

Homeschooling During COVID

Homeschooling has traditionally been pursued by highly motivated parents. COVID-19 has required this to be done by unprepared parents who would rather have their children […]

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November 23, 2020December 14, 2020

Lessons of the Wind

Things nature teaches.   For the last seven months, I have been looking at the wind and waters of Lake Michigan. This is because my […]

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November 16, 2020December 14, 2020

How “Old” Are You?

Special moments across time.   There are some things about growing older that take getting used to. One of them is the relative nature of […]

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November 9, 2020November 15, 2020

Unfinished Business

This is one person’s story, but you could have something like this on your wish list. Maybe you should go for it!   A bucket […]

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November 2, 2020November 15, 2020

The World We Share

Creatures surround us   Most of us enjoy creature comforts whether we live in urban, suburban, or even in rural settings. We have ring doorbells […]

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October 26, 2020November 15, 2020

The Great Lakes

A treasure in our own backyard.   I have had a lifelong love affair with the Great Lakes while growing up on Detroit’s east side. […]

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October 19, 2020November 15, 2020

What Goes Around Comes Around

You could become your grandparent.   Growing up I spent lots of time in a multi-generational household. Both of my grandmothers were widowed, one in […]

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October 12, 2020October 18, 2020

Is a Storage Unit Something for You?

  One family’s story of life with a storage unit.   I rented a storage unit three days ago. No, I rented two! The first […]

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October 5, 2020October 11, 2020

On Poetry

Awaken your muse?   COVID-19 has provided more than ample time for reflection and writing; especially for seniors who live in residential communities and may […]

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September 28, 2020October 11, 2020

Old Dogs, New Tricks

Covid-19 and virtual meetings.   This is about how modern technology kept a long-standing group together. But how did we get here? In 1970, a […]

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September 21, 2020October 11, 2020

Not a Talent Scout

Dad got this one wrong. In November of 1976 I was invited to a professional meeting in New York. I would be working during the […]

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September 14, 2020October 11, 2020

Anything Worth Watching?

Recommending entertainment options for others can be a dicey proposition. Most wisely skirt this issue. Excuse me for the audacity of taking it head-on.   […]

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September 7, 2020October 11, 2020

The Ninth Grade, ugh!!

  I bet I am not the only one who had a terrible year at school.  Here is one I remember.   I spent eight […]

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August 31, 2020October 11, 2020

Working at Home

It is happening now. What are the affects and how long will it last?   Seated in my room with the door ajar I hear […]

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August 24, 2020August 30, 2020

The Roadtrip

Going there can be better than getting there. In these long days of COVID-19, there are times when a person needs a break from the […]

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August 17, 2020August 30, 2020

Charlie and Warren

Sometimes a picture tells it all.   About fifteen years ago I got a call from my friend Al Ueltschi, the founder of Flight Safety […]

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August 10, 2020August 30, 2020

The “Mighty Mac” Replaces the Ferry

Recollections of the past and a look at today.   The Straits of Mackinac bridge, also called “The Mighty Mac” is a magnificent structure connecting […]

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August 3, 2020August 9, 2020

A Gift Too Good to Use

Sometimes the thought is bigger than the gift.   Sometimes a gift is so precious it is too good to be used. Maybe this makes […]

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July 26, 2020July 26, 2020

Follow the Rules

  Bureaucracy (bu-reauc-ra-cy): A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials. I believe in following the rules […]

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July 19, 2020July 19, 2020

Traditional Country Music

  For those of you who want to enjoy some entertainment as a break from “all day news”, try some classic country music. Traditional country […]

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July 13, 2020July 15, 2020

Remembering the Birthday Party that Wasn’t

It is easy to take an event for granted until…   For the past 35 years I have spent summers in northern Michigan. Since I […]

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July 6, 2020July 8, 2020

The Altered World We Live In

  We face a unique health risk and how it affects us can depend on us.   Yesterday I observed a festive occasion on an […]

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June 29, 2020July 8, 2020

Do You Have a Real ID?

Real ID is not a national identification card. It does not create a federal database of driver’s license information…the purpose of Real ID is to […]

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June 22, 2020June 24, 2020

Professor Arthur Louis Dunham

We never know when a seemingly small event can have a life changing effect.   In October 1952 I was a 17-year-old freshman at the […]

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June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

Aunt Peg

  In your memories some things stick out and you wonder why. Here is one of mine.   Did you have an Aunt Peg ?  […]

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June 7, 2020June 7, 2020

Arrested at Marshall Field’s

  The start of a lively family discussion.   In mid-November, while attending a convention in Chicago, Barbara and I decided to do some Christmas […]

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June 1, 2020June 7, 2020

Tennis with Renee

  Some things that happen on the spur of the moment become lifetime memories The place was Puerto Rico. It was 1984. The event was […]

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May 24, 2020May 24, 2020

A New Way to Visit Your Doctor

This new way to see your doctor could be just the thing for you.   After more than 30 years working with Telemedicine, including supervising […]

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May 17, 2020May 17, 2020

One Hundred Years Old and Still Going Strong!

  Not everything loses viability after a century.   The past 50 years have witnessed unprecedented change; especially in communication, transportation, and technology. Computers and […]

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May 11, 2020May 16, 2020

Is it OK to Share Your Email Address?

  Are there risks when you give someone your email address?   Email is a wonderful way to connect with friends and family. The immediacy […]

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May 4, 2020May 16, 2020

Is Community College for You?

  An alternative to the traditional four-year college experience is available.   These days, much is said about higher education, with a lot of emphasis […]

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April 26, 2020April 26, 2020

Time of Birth and Luck

In his acclaimed book, The Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell illustrated how time of birth can predict a life of good luck and success. This is an […]

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April 17, 2020April 19, 2020

Revealing Our Inner Self

Stress can summon feelings that find refuge in words. COVID-19 came a-calling COVID-19 came a-callingDr. Fauci called the score’U S Mailman wouldn’t enterTwo staff members […]

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April 13, 2020April 18, 2020

You Have a Camera in Your Hand

Ever wish you could snap a picture of that memorable sight? If you have a smart phone you can. You may have noticed that Your […]

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April 5, 2020May 18, 2020

National Coronavirus Response

The only action we can take now to lessen the effect of the COVID–19 pandemic is to practice social distancing and personal hygiene.   Life […]

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March 30, 2020April 2, 2020

Fighting an Unseen Enemy

We are dealing with a disease new to all of us and it is affecting not just us but the world’s population. The following is […]

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March 22, 2020March 22, 2020

What Can We Do?

  When things get tough, we can all pitch in. This is one of those times.   I was dressed at seven. It was time […]

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March 16, 2020March 18, 2020

An Unprecedented Time

  Our world, yes, our world! Is experiencing an unprecedented crisis – a pandemic. It is caused by COVID-19 a new virus more virulent than […]

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March 8, 2020March 8, 2020

Journaling with Haiku

  Your Good Life has a Poets’ Corner and Recollections for memoirs and journaling. This week’s blog combines these two so we are putting it […]

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March 1, 2020March 1, 2020

What Are We Called?

  Our age can be described with a label. What should ours be?   The required age for entering a retirement community, especially one that […]

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February 23, 2020February 23, 2020

Cabin Fever Anyone?

We haven’t seen the sun in days so…? It’s winter. It’s depressing. A lot of gray skies and very little sunshine. We stay indoors enduring […]

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February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

Telling It Like It Is

We love to hear from readers and here is a great example. Last December 20th, Your Good Life began sending email notifications to 150 people. […]

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February 9, 2020February 9, 2020

The Silent Generation

There are six generations in our society represented by those from 95 to 6 years old: Greatest, Silent, Boomers, X, Millennials, and Z If you […]

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February 2, 2020December 13, 2020

Going in Circles?

Some new things are good, but only if you learn how to use them.   A modern roundabout in the U.S. is a circular intersection […]

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January 26, 2020January 27, 2020

Come Fly with Me

Recently we attempted to put a spin on prevailing negative attitudes about a hospital experience. It was possible to counter with a list of things […]

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January 19, 2020January 15, 2021

The Interview

An interview can be a terrifying experience. A poor performance can overshadow a stellar academic record, lay waste significant accomplishments, and derail a promising career. […]

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January 12, 2020January 7, 2021

The 21st Century

  The new electronic wonders we encounter today are like the gift that keeps on giving. There seems to be no end.   The drive […]

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January 5, 2020January 3, 2021

Raising Humidity Without Getting Soaked?

Two important things about a portable humidifier and you purchasing one are, do I need one and if so, what kind should I get? I […]

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December 29, 2019December 27, 2020

The Rise of Skywalker

Movies continue to play an important part in the lives of many and few films have had a bigger impact than Star Wars. I had […]

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December 15, 2019December 20, 2020

What Is This Game?

  We are all familiar with comfort food. How about a comfort game? It takes a table about 42 inches square and 30 inches high. […]

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December 9, 2019December 22, 2019

Your Good Life

The Your Good Life team, after more than a year in preparation, held its final meeting Saturday before the official kickoff. On Monday morning approximately […]

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December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

Introducing Your Good Life

More than a year in preparation, the team responsible for Your Good life is proud to invite you to make this site a regular on […]

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November 25, 2019November 21, 2020

Black Friday

  How often do we use a term or describe an act and wonder why? Black Friday is just four days away. This day officially […]

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November 18, 2019December 12, 2020

Overcoming Computer Fear

Have you purchased or ridden in a new car lately? If so, you may have heard about or experienced sticker shock. But that is not […]

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November 4, 2019December 6, 2020

So, You’re Going to the Hospital

  People 65 years and older represent nearly 40 percent of hospitalized adults and are said to account for nearly half of all health care […]

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October 21, 2019November 27, 2020

The Online Book Club

After a little over a year, it is time to take stock of our online book club and invite readers to join us as an […]

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October 14, 2019January 8, 2021

Do You Like it There?

People have lots of questions about retirement communities and I get my share. Now past my 84th birthday, alone for the past year and a […]

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October 7, 2019November 15, 2020

The Good Hart Store

There are things in life that you derive pleasure from, or maybe better said, admire as an example of what things ought to be. Each […]

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September 30, 2019November 8, 2020

Becoming an Ice Boat Dealer

  People can do strange things in their lives making them ask the question, “did I do that?” Around 1971, the Indianapolis Sailing Club hosted […]

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September 23, 2019November 1, 2020

The Lift Chair

Most of us spend time, or wish we could, in a comfortable chair to read, watch TV, or simply visit with another person. There are […]

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September 16, 2019October 25, 2020

Did I really do that?

  Heads up fellas. This is mostly for you. If you ever think you did something stupid making you the biggest dumb head on the […]

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September 9, 2019October 17, 2020

Downsizing? Why not Resizing?

  The word downsize is heard a lot in families when we approach the seventh decade or come close to it. Don’t be alarmed by […]

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August 26, 2019October 11, 2020

Do You Like It There?

  People have lots of questions about retirement communities and I get my share. Now past my 84th birthday, alone for the past year and […]

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August 19, 2019October 4, 2020

A Readily Accessible Retentive Memory

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a thoroughly enjoyable event. It was scheduled by the talented and hardworking activities department at our retirement facility. […]

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August 12, 2019September 27, 2020

The Pants

Where there’s a will there’s a way. Jack had the will and found the way. I received an email with a picture from a friend […]

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July 29, 2019September 19, 2020

To be or not to be…Not necessarily

  Most readers I have met have a strong opinion about which is best, an e-book or a traditional print book. This usually results in […]

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July 22, 2019September 13, 2020

Water

Some health tips are simple others are important. Here is one that is both. “Be sure you are drinking enough water.” Trekking across the hot […]

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July 15, 2019September 5, 2020

Being There

  There are things we can’t explain. These can have so much meaning it is hard to believe they are only imagined and without a […]

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July 8, 2019August 30, 2020

She Died of Thirst

  Katie Watson, from Duke University, provided a thoughtful analysis of how it is possible to communicate with gallows humor as it relates to medicine: […]

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June 12, 2019August 30, 2020

A Tribute to Betty Olsen on Her Centennial

In life there are noteworthy accomplishments we all recognize that only a special few achieve. How about pitching a no hitter, winning an academy award, […]

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June 3, 2019August 23, 2020

She Would Have Loved It

  I didn’t wait long, but that’s what Barbara would have wanted. Barbara died May 29, two weeks short of our 59th wedding anniversary. On […]

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May 6, 2019August 16, 2020

“My Dog”

  A 93 year-old woman in a moment of intense grieving reveals her choice between her dog and her husband. It was noon and the […]

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April 22, 2019August 9, 2020

Too Early or Too Late?

A question that lingers but is seldom confronted I have some advice for answering the question “when is the best time to move into a […]

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April 15, 2019August 2, 2020

My Favorite Exercise Machine

  Choosing the right fitness equipment can be a challenge. In this case, one size fits all does not apply. I have tried every training […]

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April 1, 2019July 26, 2020

Who Does She Rescue?

  My wife and I kept a boat at Harbor Springs for more than twenty years. We spent much of our time cruising, mostly in […]

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March 18, 2019July 19, 2020

Before You Start an Exercise Program

  Exercise is one of the pillars supporting good health. What you can do and how you do it should be decided with the help […]

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March 11, 2019July 11, 2020

Chief Medical Examiner

  People are wired differently. “The things that make us who we are should not be what we expect in others.” My job after being […]

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March 4, 2019July 4, 2020

Music Lessons

Practice doesn’t always make perfect when it comes to becoming the next Mozart, a new study suggests. Researchers compared pairs of identical twins and found […]

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February 18, 2019June 27, 2020

Should I use a walker?

  There is no “one size fits all” answer to this question. When it arises all the pertinent factors should be considered, and a decision […]

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February 4, 2019June 21, 2020

Your Stories Are Worth Sharing

  All too often we seniors miss the opportunity to share important facts about our lives. These include many things our children and grandchildren would […]

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January 28, 2019December 13, 2020

Overcoming Computer Fear

  Have you purchased or ridden in a new car lately? If so, you may have heard about or experienced sticker shock. But that is […]

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January 21, 2019May 10, 2020

Not the Enemy

  There are 46 million seniors in the United States today, 15% of the population and the number is growing. According to the Pew Research […]

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January 14, 2019January 14, 2020

The Bag

  Communication is important or more accurately, clear communication is essential. A message that is misunderstood can be comical, concerning, disruptive, hurtful, annoying, and even […]

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October 15, 2018November 4, 2019

Senior Stripes

  A ten-minute walk in the parking lot of a senior residence revealed an interesting finding. The cars were clean, older but not ancient and […]

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