You sound very well off!

You wrote this years ago and turned 65 just before me. I became disabled in my late 40’s and had to learn to live and care for my(single)self on less than half what I used to earn; now that would be double but my benefits certainly are not. I believe...

What’s more “American” than extreme pride — see Donald Trump! It’s certainly rampant but society also seems to encourage it to the point that there is little discretion now. For decades, Jeffery Epstein seemed very proud and some of his friends prote...

Your feelings are not unfounded. I feel like society is weakening in general and that we are tending toward baser behaviors. Although I have believed for a long time that we are here to help each other, I also feel like I could do more for others and...

I am not convinced "tis better to have loved and lost . . . " but I do envy you and others their long relationships. I have never married, lost my career, was diagnosed with debilitating illnesses, lost my financial security, lost my lifestyle, lost ...