Let us hope that we still have a long time left to figure things out, Linda. Thanks for stopping by.

Hopefully not too much misery, Harry.

As someone who did not have children, I can attest that longing for the bright, happy. fun days of our youth is a phenomenon that affects all (many?) of us regardless of our family situation.

Part of that, for me at least, is related to the quest for learning. I constantly remind myself that just because I am no longer in career building mode (or career mode, period), does not mean I should discontinue the quest for knowledge about those matters that used to be my bread and butter.

I do agree that the gray-haired brigade has attached itself to Facebook. Hang in there, my friend.

Thank you so much for the kind words, Tricia. It thrills me that there are so many that are like-minded that have chosen to join the Strategic Living tribe.

That made me laugh, Linda. I am a few years younger than you and already REALLY weird! Do you recall me referring to myself as “that crazy old prepper lady:??

It sounds like life has treated you to some marvelous adventures. I applaud you for having the foresight to journalize your experiences and then later, to write about them. Alas, my own life has been a bit more mundane.