Recent content by Helen

I've had insomnia since my hormones started changing, so a really good night sleep gives me the best buzz. After a goodnight sleep a fun game of tennis or a long walk or hike is the best.

We are currently escaping the winter from Dec - April and will drive home early May from AZ and then Palm Springs. We just finished booking a week in NYC and a week in Beacon Hill in Boston in June. We will do some camping in the PNW during the summer then will spend Mid December - Mid April...

I also love that the OP is helping out the working poor with the very generous tips!!! Those waitresses could be the ones whose kids are sleeping on the floor.

I'm sorry. I hope your doctor has good news for you on the 18th.

Lawman, has your vision improved? Sending you well wishes.

I've been following the flashlight sub on reddit. Wow, there are some people that are really into and knowledgeable about flashlights - who knew! It is a bit on the contagious side though I like the ones with the simple user interface very aren't that expensive. I was really disappointed in...

I have an appointment with Dr. Devgan in early February for a consultation.

I have been wintering in Palm Springs for the last four or five years. This year I will be there from February - April. Since the appointment is in early February I should be able to get both eyes done and do the follow up appointments. I really like the Dr. in LA. I've watched his YouTube...

We are leaving a week from today for two months in Phoenix and three months in Palm Springs, Phoenix will be via VRBO and Palm Springs in the same condo we've rented for five years. While I'm in Palm Springs I will have cataract surgery. I have an appointment in LA on February 6th and an...

Dr. Uday Devgan is a top ophthalmologist with an impressive background and provides interesting and educational videos on eye surgery. The first video is three years old but shows what vision looks like with different lens types: This second video discusses the limitations of the Vivity IOL...

I booked an appointment today for when I am wintering in Palm Springs. The appointment is for February 8th. I have astigmatism and need glasses for both distance and reading. I am hoping the multifocal Toric lens will work for me. I do not want to have to use readers to read a menu or use my...

I too miss members from the past. I don't post much, but I've been here 19 years. I came here from Intercst's Retire Early board on the Motley Fool.

Decades ago my niece and nephew were staying with my parents, my dad was approaching 90, my niece and nephew were in grade school and I was tasked with renting a movie from Blockbuster. Anything with the F word was out and there was a huge age gap so it was a challenging choice to make. I...

There are a lot of workers, including older workers, in low paying jobs. I'm not sure how some people are getting by while working full time.

I would love to see Kansas, especially in a smaller venue. Either I missed the west coast part of their tour or they are skipping us. https://www.kansasband.com/tour-dates/