@OrevaZSN Yeah enigmatic text are annoying, but when my mom didnโt text me for 36 hours, I later found out she fell off a step ladder, went to the ER and was too embarrassed to let me know. That was way worse.
@b_co_co My โlocalโ plumbing/electrical contractor in NJ used to have great service and reasonable prices. We just had some eye-popping estimates. The guy with the IPad straight up admits this brother-founded biz is NOW part of a company based in UT. I will now look for sole proprietors.
@MattWalshBlog Simplistic take. Certainly some fritter away savings. But many other people view self sufficiency in old age as lifting a โburdenโ as their children have made their own lives. Women work, adult kids move far away. Traditional support systems have changed as longevity increased.
@Irina_exh I think about remaining years at times, but donโt dwell on it. My parents and my MIL are all alive, and my FIL passed at 93. So if we are blessed, we may still have some years ahead.
@CoachDanGo I just did this walk with two heavy bags of groceries 4 times. Across the driveway and up the back stairs. Who knew I was being doubly productive?