Month: October 2026

What’s one thing you know now that would have saved your younger self a lot of pain?

There is never only one thing that would have saved anyone’s younger self pain and emotional loss.  Trying to prioritize the errors of youth is an impossible task as an older adult.  Decades seem to be characterized by their own errors of judgment.  The twenties were a restless era, moving and moving, marrying and divorcing,…

Just got back from a road trip seeking fall color.  In California this can be challenging if you live in Southern California. There was little color, even in the lower Sierras but there were some interesting side trips.  Bristlecone Pine Forest was amazing, included 1000 year old trees and scenic views.