by Brian Ursu | Jul 12, 2019
My first experience with dementia was with my Romanian grandfather 30 years ago. I was especially close to him because we shared the same birth date (different years). He was 84, living in a nursing home. Joan and I would sneak garlic bologna to him because his...
by Brian Ursu | Jun 28, 2019
I am not a very handy person when it comes to most mechanical problems I face around the house; much to Joan’s chagrin. Of course, I make up for this deficiency with my charm and rapier style wit. I can fix a broken toilet, replace gaskets on a faucet, handle simple...
by Brian Ursu | Jun 7, 2019
I have often joked about looking forward to the day when I can yell at the kids to get off my lawn and grumble in low, unintelligible tones. To me it seems… so liberating. On a recent trip to have coffee with a business associate at a fancy pants coffee shop, I felt...
by Brian Ursu | Jun 3, 2019
The Markets Tariff trouble. Just two weeks ago, the U.S. government lifted tariffs on Mexico and Canada. So, it was a surprise last week when President Trump tweeted the United States would impose an escalating tariff on all goods imported from Mexico until the flow...
by Brian Ursu | May 17, 2019
Most people have a level in mind of how much money should be on hand in savings or checking so they feel comfortable. This cushion can vary widely from person to person based on their own life experience and what feels right. As a practical matter, I believe that 3...
by Brian Ursu | May 3, 2019
I grew up in a home with music, but I have come to learn that not all homes had music. Some homes had TV noise in the background, others had animal noises, and others had children yelling and laughing. It is natural for me to hear music in our home now and I love...
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