Being a Parent of a Senior

When my kids were born, like most parents, we imagine them growing up and what it might be like.  We get glimpses of who they might be later on over the course of their childhood, but the day to day process of life overshadows these moments.  And then one day, you...

Back to School and Consumer Spending

I just finished an article in the New York Times talking about the delay in the traditional Back To School spending many retailers count on, and the larger economy bets on for its overall health.  I know we’ve prepared for this first day back to school for my...

Lenscrafters- Change in Plan

Lenscrafters, owned by Italian eyewear company, Luxottica, now also owns Pearle Vision centers.  This amounts to almost a monopoly in our local area for eyewear, especially when coupled with their famous one-hour service guarantee. Well, they used to work that way. I...