Collections of memorabilia, no matter what they are, are often important to their owners and sometimes very valuable. Whether it is paintings, classic cars, antiques, coins, stamps, sports memorabilia, rugs, books, or rare manuscripts, people collect items for a variety of reasons. These often include a passion or expression of their personalities, an expected return […]
What Your Loved Ones Want and Don’t Want May Surprise You!
Q. I visited my mother the other day, and we sat on the sofa in her living room with my children enjoying each other’s company. We reminisced about memories of me growing up and looked at old photo albums with the kids. In some of the pictures that were taken at my grandparents’ house, I […]
Tips for Seniors Who are Downsizing
Dear Magic, My parents are downsizing and don’t know where to begin. You seem like a neat bunny without a lot of stuff. What advice can you give seniors who are downsizing? Dawn Sizing — Dear Dawn, World-renowned organization expert and author Marie Kondo’s methods are very helpful for seniors who may need to downsize. […]
Sharing Stories about Mom
Dear Ribbit, My mother is a fascinating woman. She grew up in five different countries, traveled the world, held many jobs, had six children, and was an amazing cook. She told me so many stories about her childhood and her life. I would like to write them down and share them, so our family knows […]
Is Mom Okay? Things to Look Out for When You Visit for the Holidays
Q. My siblings and our families are going to spend Christmas this year with our mother at our family home in Virginia Beach. She lives alone with her dog, Rascal. Since Thanksgiving, the last couple of times I called her, she seemed a little out of it, but insists everything is okay. I checked with […]
What Are Some Holiday Gifts That My Grandparents Would Enjoy?
Dear Commander Bun Bun, Every year, I find it hard to find gifts for my grandparents. I used to buy books for them, but their eyesight is declining. Do you have any suggestions you can share? Thanks! Chris Mass-Giffs —- Dear Chris, Grandparents are special and they play a major role in our lives, so […]