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Talking With Aging Parents
Talking with aging parents about the future isn’t a checklist to get through—it’s a human moment that blends care, vulnerability, and respect.
These conversations often feel more like a dance than a plan, requiring flexibility, patience, and a deep sense of empathy.
Rather than diving straight into logistics, it helps to start with genuine connection: listening not just to words, but to what’s left unsaid.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Aug 276 min read


Inspiring Tales of Caring for Children With Disabilities
I have two stories of caring for children with disabilities to tell. They illuminate a level of caring I want you to witness. What would your family have done if a child with severe learning disabilities was born into it?
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jun 34 min read


Keepsakes Bridge the Generation Gap
Reviewing pictures and memorabilia often bring back memories and stories that can help us all stay connected.
Ed Zinkiewicz
May 4, 20243 min read


Your Parents Are Getting Older: It Is Time to Talk
How do you tell your parents that they are getting old and need care for their age-related diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc.?
Ed Zinkiewicz
Sep 20, 20232 min read


Find the Twists and Turns of Your Past
Join Ed as he and the Rev. Dr. Carol Cavin-Dillon explore how their families encounter their history.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Sep 19, 20231 min read
Find Help Here to Tell Your Story!
As a screenwriter and biographer, I thought Mila Johansen might be a great help to us as we tell our story. Come. Your legacy awaits.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Sep 5, 20231 min read
You Don't Have to Die to Collect
This is an interview in the Trusted Advisor series. I am talking with Lisa Potter, MBA, who sells what she calls Sexy Life Insurance.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Dr. Kelly Jackson King Offers Peace of Mind
Dr. Kelley Jackson King, physician, mother, wife, entrepreneur, and estate plan advocate. She tells us why estate plans are valuable.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Feb 10, 20231 min read


What's In Your Jar
Preserves are a bit of summer sunshine transported to winter. Memories can be shared in much the same way. Open a jar now and again.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Jul 15, 20223 min read


Elevate Your Experiences
If you are like me, you really love having exceptional experiences. They can be fun, meaningful, and memorable.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Feb 15, 20221 min read


What Is Your Favorite Christmas Carol?
"The stuff that legends are made of." How is it you craft such legends? Ed offers several key ingredients to spice up your activities.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Nov 23, 20212 min read


Memories Smell Like Turkey
5 tips to help your family build a string of memories that reach through their lives into their future.
Ed Zinkiewicz
Oct 6, 20204 min read
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