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The Not-So-Smart Side of Smart Technology (A Humorous Take on Aging & Gadgets)

Smartwatches calling EMTs, dishwashers that won’t start— a funny take on when “smart” technology makes everyday life a little more complicated.

5 days ago3 min read

For Your Age: A Compliment With Conditions

“You look good…for your age.” Compliment or subtle insult? A lighthearted look at aging, backhanded praise, and what we really mean.

Mar 294 min read

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People Taking To Themselves: Life in the Earbud Age

Have you ever noticed that when you’re in a store or walking on the sidewalk, you always see people talking to themselves? created by ChatGPT 3/14/2026 It’s a strange feeling. Sometimes a person passing you looks straight at you, and for a split second you think they’re talking to you. Thanks to earbuds, people can carry on entire conversations without holding a phone to their ears. I’ve noticed that some people are so accustomed to talking while shopping or running errands t

Mar 144 min read

Junk Mail in Retirement: The Mystery of Mail for the Living—and the Deceased

A humorous take on junk mail, giant catalogs, and letters for the deceased that somehow follow you into retirement and life in a CCRC.

Mar 84 min read

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Life's too short not to laugh! I'm a Naples-based senior living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community, where every day brings new adventures (and plenty of material). With a background in technology, writing courses and newsletters, and organizational effectiveness—and a love for writing—I blend humor, heart, and a dash of wisdom to explore the joys and quirks of senior living and life in general. Pull up a chair and join me for stories, musings, and a few laughs along the way!

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