Many voters are unsure how to vote when both parties represent positions greatly at odds with their beliefs. This ONE MINUTE read addresses my opinion on how to deal with this conundrum.

What can we do when we can't trust the government? A couple of really important things, actually.

This is a traditional, oniony-flavored brisket recipe, which is not hard to make, but it does take time. And love; you definitely need to make this with love. And if you do, I promise you will have found your new favorite brisket recipe.

I promise you there is something cool to explore close to your home, and if you go there, you'll feel like you actually got a break.

I've recently realized that feeling old is more than just how old you physically feel (or are). To combat that feeling, spend time with friends and live for today.

Planning for Medicare is imperative and anyone in their 50's and 60's should be aware of its ins and outs (financial and medical). There are a lot of decisions to be made and deadlines to keep, and I have everything you need to know in this post.

A thought experiment about the two-party system. As the Democratic party becomes more diverse, is it realistic for them to be able to find a single party leader given the division resulting from said diversity? What do you think?

There's no sugar-coating it; the state of the US is dismal right now. And, unless things change in a BIG WAY (and soon), there may well be no turning back. We need to break from the current regime, and we need it now.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating healthfully. Different experts espouse different approaches, but it all really comes down to your own body chemistry, life stage, and medical situation. So, efforts to stay on top of nutritional advice is a losing battle, in my opinion. Within reason, you do you and enjoy life.

There's a lot entailed in getting your affairs in order (ducks in a row), so you'll want to save/ bookmark this for reference as you get to it. I list the items which will ensure your wishes are honored when you can't communicate them yourself. It's an unpleasant, time-consuming, and often expensive endeavor, but I would argue, an essential one. Welcome to adulting.

When and if the US survives the current regime, no apology will be enough to make things right to the rest of the world, in my opinion. So what can be done?

How do we celebrate a new year which could easily be a dumpster fire? Concentrate on things which make you happy, to the exclusion of pretty much all else (in spurts).

Tis the season to show you care with love and gifts. I can't help with the love, but I've selected some gifts you might find appropriate (Amazon and NOT).

The Let Them philosophy can help folks cope with dicey personal interactions (making it especially relevant during holiday seasons) . Just make sure sure you get it right.

Ask yourself, "am I going to regret this decision?" If the answer is yes, it is my firm belief you should heed your inner inclination, difficult though it may be, and just say no. I even offer polite ways to do so.

The secret to a long and happy relationship (romantic or platonic)? Companionate Love. Read on for more.

Even for technology phobes like me, the time has come to try using AI for travel planning. It will save you so much time and stress that you will never look back. Trust me. And, yes, I include the AI websites to try.

Knowledge is power. But how can we trust what we hear/read? This is my current conundrum. I have a few ideas. Do you?

Rant warning! I have pretty much had it with everything I read and see these days. Here's what's on my mind.

I think we spend too much time planning the logistics of retirement rather than the way our lives will work once we're there. Let's avoid a rudderless and lonely retirement, shall we?