Years ago a somewhat wise person told me the more birthdays you have, the longer you live. This came to mind recently when I celebrated anothe…

Only one time in my 33-year career have I witnessed an heir negotiate their own inheritance before the death of a parent.

Author’s note: Over the past 14 years since retirement, I consciously removed myself from the front lines on helping rural families with their…

I am 85 years old. I’ve been around the block for a while.

As a society, we are too often preoccupied with the superficial. Good looks and athletic ability too often carry more weight than a pleasant p…