Bob & Ron - What Really Matters

Vivian  @  Pixabay The Future  I know. Talking about Mom’s future can be uncomfortable, especially when the topic is money. So, if you haven’t already, take a few minutes to read the first parts of my series (below) about the conversations you should have. Part 1: With yourself, Part 2: With siblings, Part 3: With the Place.  I’m neither a lawyer nor a therapist, but maybe I can help you navigate the financial fear factor. I’ve dealt with it myself in several ways; with my mother, my mother-in-law and my recently deceased wife. Your story will differ from mine, but I’ll bet they have a lot in common. And whenever I say "Mom," the same applies to Dad.  Pixabay To be brutally honest, you’ll need   to quickly acquire a graduate degree in senior financing. You’ll get my two cents worth in here, plus I'll include links to sites I think best explain things. This is a good place to start . It has an excellent explanation of Medicare and Medi...

Nebula RCW120 NASA Spitzer Telescope Think Long Term Wait. Mate with machines? Sure, we’ve all had our little flings with humans, but we have to t hink long term here. We evolved into blog readers because our ancestors mated with the healthy, smart, and useful. We’re the lucky survivors. So, what's that got to do with mating with robots? Let's jump into the past for a sec and I’ll show you. Star Dust Human Cell DrimaFilm @ Shutterstock We began in the stars, right? Earth’s primordial soup was  suffused with the stuff created in supernovas. And one evening, in a gentle pool somewhere, a membrane formed around some salty stardust water and, v oila , a cell was born. I mean, wow. Regardless of which God you pray to, admit that the creation of a single cell with protected cytoplasm inside was heavenly. Talk about an evolution high point. You can bet the single cells partied. “We’re the tip of the evolved world and always will be!” Imagine a plasma memb...