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This special birthday episode is dedicated to my dear friend, Doan Vo (Dr. Vo).

At seventy, I'm learning a skill (cooking) most people master before they can drive. Before you judge me, understand our household ecosystem. Lori is a phenomenal cook. For decades, she’s made meals so effortless and delicious that restaurants seem unsatisfying. Enjoy!

Old shoes, friendships, and books improve with wear. New books have crisp corners and unbent spines, while old ones have traveled through time, touched by people who may no longer be around to share their discoveries. Discover the lessons from The Velventeen Rabbit.

While visiting L.L.Bean's flagship store in Freeport, Maine, I had a conversation with a couple in the Hunting Department that made me roll my eyes and laugh.

Vista’s mornings start with a thick, gray marine layer from the coast, giving everything a damp, muffled feel. Around 4:30 a.m., driveways are packed with commuters either sleeping or stumbling to showers, clinging to their last moments of peace before work. I’m more laid-back.

Last Saturday, as I entered the modern County of San Diego branch on Eucalyptus Avenue in Vista, I instinctively scanned the floor for the familiar sight of varnished oak cabinets and brass pull-handles. Instead, I found no card catalog, wooden drawers, or rows of index cards. What happened?

As we age, many imagine a machine that handles the tough stuff. Some celebrate retirement with a flashy red Corvette, while others choose a Harley-Davidson, thinking retirement is just a fancy word until you have enough chrome to be seen from outer space.

Just checking in from the trail, folks, where I have apparently missed the dress code, the social norms, and possibly the entire point of this neighborhood park. I arrived this morning, armed with my trusty hiking poles, ready to commune with nature and improve my fitness. Within thirty seconds, I realized I was the only person who hadn't seen the instructions posted at our community mailbox.

Sometimes the greatest discoveries aren't on the water but in an old fishing vest's pockets. While sorting gear, I found a 1996 Michigan trout stamp and an Al Caucci fly-fishing course booklet for the Delaware River. Join me!

Catching Up with Sierra. What happens when you combine a little imagination, modern digital tools, and the willingness to make a glorious, muddy mess? You get our guest’s latest project. Please welcome Sierra.

It all started innocently enough. Lately, my mind has drifted back to the simplicity of my younger days, standing in the backyard with a classic recurve bow sending arrows toward whatever target we had rigged up. Join me . . .

It always makes me smile. The moment people learn I've officially entered what I like to call the Great Un-Working (retirement), they almost immediately ask the same question: “So . . . What do you do now?"

In this episode, setting a golf challenge, stepping out of your comfort zone, and surviving with dignity and equipment intact is a unique satisfaction.

In this reflective analysis, we recount a transformative summer in 1983 spent cycling through France's Charente-Maritime region. While training on a borrowed Motobécane, Patrick navigated vast sunflower fields and shared lighthearted meals with family members who teased him about his Tour de France ambitions.

On Feb. 6, 2026, I set a Golf goal of 70 before 70. Today (July 16, 2026), I've achieved that goal. Instead of a boring account of today's game, I'm sharing my victory as a poem.