A quick look at the dark underbelly of the internet — Cybersecurity attacks are increasing. The global numbers are staggering, and there is no end in sight. With the holiday season upon us, the amount of online shopping and financial transactions is enormous, but so is the hidden risk of becoming a victim of online fraud. Hackers have taken a relentless…

Now and then, I have to let them know I appreciate them — Dear Knees, My friend died last week from an infection caused by knee replacement surgery. His death shocked everyone as it was unnecessary. But it got me thinking about how much you do for me. I understand that surgery-related complications are not uncommon, but death carries a very low-risk factor…

Unfortunately, I can't remember what they were — A Crow's Feet Writing Prompt #21 — Over the last six decades, I've learned a lot, and I am proud to say I strive to learn something new every day. Some things I learned in the past are necessary for a healthy lifestyle; other things meant absolutely nothing. I love the argument that my grandkids throw at…

It is a big question that tires me out — “Granddad, do you need to get old?” my granddaughter asked. “No, of course not. I am only as old as you think I am.” “Then why do you have gray hairs and complain about your knees and take medicine?” “Because that’s aging. And we all age, but we don’t have…

The technology is over 100 years old, maybe it’s time to go — I spend a little over two hours a day in my car, and it doesn't bother me because I'm addicted to the radio. I can't get enough of it. AM Radio news and sports talk stations are living tributes to years gone by. …

I gave them up for good health — I spend over two hours daily driving through heavy traffic to and from my office. I see my share of accidents. And I witness a larger share of people doing foolish things. Let me frame this a little better for you. Forty years ago, we moved as far away from…

A story from my heart — A Crow's Feet Writing Prompt on 'Friendship' — Looking back over the years and reflecting on friendship, I realized writing this story would not be easy. My thoughts regarding friends are filled with love and hate, trust and distrust, patience and support. …

A deeper perspective on aging than crunchy knees — A Crow's Feet Writing Prompt: Thinking of Yourself as Older — I remember the day well. I was a senior in high school. The Viet Nam war was raging. Watergate was on the verge of happening, and I was two weeks from graduating. Social and political discontent amongst my peers was high. That day there were class walkouts and protesting students…

I plead guilty — I was heading to my office one morning and decided to set my GPS with the building's address. It was a beautiful day with no clouds or rain in the forecast. The only hazard was the glare of the sun. My office is forty miles from my house. On a…