When was the last time you got a gift that really wowed you? I’m talking about a gift that truly surprises, delights and excites. It probably wasn’t that special dinner for your birthday or the surprise sweater for Christmas. I…
Family
Knowing when it’s time for mom or dad to stop driving
by The 50 Something Man •
How do you know when it’s time for mom or dad to limit or stop driving? It’s a tough subject for most families, but it’s a serious matter. Can you recognize the signs? Will you be able to tell the…
A lot of living to do
by The 50 Something Man •
If you were about to die, what would be your last thoughts? What would be your biggest regret? Bonnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years caring for the dying during the final 3 to 12 weeks of…
Top 10 Affordable Cities to Retire
by The 50 Something Man •
If money didn’t matter, there would be plenty of fabulous places to spend your retirement. But money does matter. Even as the financial markets limp out of their recessionary funk, many 50 Something Men are redefining what their “dream” retirement…
Who Rescued Who?
by The 50 Something Man •
I put my dog Barney to sleep on June 24th—just two days after his 14th birthday. It has been difficult to find the words to express the loss I feel. I started and stopped this piece repeatedly during the past…
Jousting with Middle Age
by The 50 Something Man •
By GypsyNester.com – What is middle aged? I suppose we are implying the middle of our lifespan. So let’s say eighty years. That makes forty, give or take a few years, middle aged. Ninety is certainly a possibility, so, forty-five.…
Understanding her menopause
by The 50 Something Man •
The 50 something man has many family issues facing him. One we all hear about and many dread is that “time-of-life” your significant other will inevitably go through. Helping her through this time of her life as well as being…
Taking care of mom and dad
by The 50 Something Man •
For many 50 Something Men, the past 10 to 15 years has probably revolved around your wife, children, and career. Planning for the future meant saving for your kid’s college, your retirement, maybe those golf clubs or a family vacation.…