I grew up in a house with ghosts. From the time we moved into the house, my sister and I complained about the noise. Our parents never heard anything louder than a squeaky step. We heard large … [Read more...] about Ghost Story
First-person writing
Wisdom Comes, Whether We Want It or Not
Long before I moved to a senior community, I happily gave advice to older friends and relatives. I seemed to know exactly what they should do. My list of what they needed to plan for, to investigate, … [Read more...] about Wisdom Comes, Whether We Want It or Not
Camping Memories
In the summer of 2022, I sat in the 1912 Café at the flagship store of L.L. Bean in Freeport, Maine. I ordered a cup of coffee while I waited for my retired Army son and his friend to finish their … [Read more...] about Camping Memories
Winter Dreams
Winter is the best time to garden. Everything seems possible. A snow-covered landscape makes it even better — every artist wants a blank canvas. I page through the garden books and catalogs, study the … [Read more...] about Winter Dreams
Nostalgia
I hate the idea of global warming and I keep hoping it’s not true. I’ve lived in Lincoln for 56 years, and my early memories of the town are still vivid in my mind. Walden Pond was often frozen over … [Read more...] about Nostalgia
Shushing: Musings of a Retired Caregiver
I'm a retired psychiatrist living in Lincoln Ridge. It's a quiet place. I like to read, remember, and imagine — I call it "daydreaming". There's a particularly lengthy daydream I wish to share. It's a … [Read more...] about Shushing: Musings of a Retired Caregiver
Caesar Roland, King of the Hill
(Editor’s note: This piece accompanied by more photos originally appeared in Gloucester400.) A signature moment in the business world is an interaction that goes from ordinary or forgettable to an … [Read more...] about Caesar Roland, King of the Hill
I Need a Hero
You were probably having a well-earned cup of coffee, catching up on the latest speed traps, checking your tires or whatever it is that is checked by drivers who make their living traveling the roads … [Read more...] about I Need a Hero
In Lockdown, Looking Back Comes Easily: A Tale of Downsizing, Hoarding, Regrets, One Epiphany, and Too Many What-Ifs
Retired and downsizing I was retired from psychiatric practice and preparing to downsize and move to Lincoln. It was the time to wrestle a bit with what to keep and what to let go of. Thoughts of … [Read more...] about In Lockdown, Looking Back Comes Easily: A Tale of Downsizing, Hoarding, Regrets, One Epiphany, and Too Many What-Ifs
The More Things Change
When my oldest son, Sam, was two, I often sat down to watch Sesame Street with him. I enjoyed the subtle adult humor of this preschool show and I loved hearing him laugh as we watched the Cookie … [Read more...] about The More Things Change