my technique seems to be working: when i realize that a computer is ‘connecting’ me to a scammer/cold call marketing person, i put the phone down on my desk. i can hear a human voice trying to connect, speaking louder and more clearly...it doesn’t even take 30 seconds for them to give up and disconnect. i’m receiving…

this was a thing when i was in elementary school, too, except it was 65 years ago. i didn’t see it again until i was working as a crime scene investigator and responded to autoerotic deaths. wish there was a magic answer...

thank you, from the bottom of my heart

the first time i visited Paris was for my 60th birthday! January! it was fabulous and we just walked around for two weeks, took the Metro, museum pass so visited Louvre 3 times—no lines, not very many Americans and SALES in all the stores. little restaurants on the side streets. i’ve been back several times since and…

i want to travel with you, girl... fes market?

when i get to the gate i survey my fellow travelers, listen for coughs, sneezing, hoarseness, put on a mask and try not to touch any surface. rails, handles, etc., are the worst. wear gloves if possible.

i love the pillow but couldn’t use it comfortably with my noise cancellers.

i love the pillow but couldn’t use it comfortably with my noise cancellers.

i’m 72, charter subscriber to “Ms Magazine”, retired cop, worked in the ‘real’ world from 1963 - 77, assigned some sex crime investigations off and on from 1977 - 90. i’ve talked to my friends from the cop shop and the other part of life and most of us agree with you, Alicia. je suis fatiguée...

i cannot believe you have created the perfect food. i used to think tamale pie with a greensalad dressed with mayo was the perfect meal but that may take a second seat to this delight, no salad necessary...

i almost always take Trader Joe’s reusable bags with the 101 Hwy design because they include the name of my hometown, San Buenaventura. i either present it alone or add some things i’ve brought from home (avocadoes and other fruit are always a good thing except for Hawaii destinations). I grow lemons and limes which i…

oh Damon, you sound just like my son. he tells me he took all the classes, had his ‘street’ Harley painted a fabulous custom orange and wore a wonderful helmet, suit and boots. the part he couldn’t control was that extremely under-insured 20 year old in the bmw who ran the red light. luckily he was a block from a…

Thanks for the great article: what about travel insurance?