Archive - The Whatever Years

How to Pay for Long-Term Care

Hint: don't look for help from the government

Jul 3 •

June 2025

It's summer, and I am not feeling it.

Report from a writer in search of ideas.

Jun 26 •

I'm not doing this to my kid

Putting future wishes in writing now.

Jun 12 •

My mind is at work.

How about yours?

Jun 5 •

May 2025

You don't have to be a graduate to enjoy a commencement speech.

May 29 •

The pope's family was human.

And Let Them wasn't a thing back then.

May 22 •

I love to travel.

Here's how I do it.

May 15 •

Where to store your valuables

TL;DR: There's no perfect answer

May 6 •

April 2025

Does being old mean anything anymore?

Thoughts on James Chappel's new book, Golden Years

Apr 29 •

Adult acne makes you look years younger

And other fun facts about menopause

Apr 22 •

Tomorrow is National Healthcare Decisions Day

It's at least as much fun as tax day

Apr 15 •

Interesting reading for the midwinter blahs

Because it's still winter for those of us living on the Great Lakes

Apr 8 •

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