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Jun 19, 2022·edited Jun 19, 2022Author

You always think things through, and Tapei sounds like a wonderful move (not that I'm thrilled by it). And though it's no consolation, we all die alone. Just as we come in alone.

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Jun 18, 2022Liked by Mindy Tsai

Congratulations on your planned move! I envy your ability to pick yourself up and move internationally multiple times in a lifetime!

When I die, I hope I will be alone. I hope I will outlive my wife for her own sake. As an introvert, I can endure the separation better. As for the kids, I hope they’ll be independent and immersed in their own lives by then.

But that’s a long way from now. A few months ago my eye doctor told me I could buy some reading glasses whenever I find myself in need of them. So far I haven’t yet.

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Thank you. I am excited about the move. Last night, I was out with my girlfriends and couldn't read the check. I'm also waiting for as long as I can to get my reading glasses. With that, I am totally in denial. LOL.

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A friend messaged this to me: In the U.S., [assisted living] will be very, very expensive. My xxx is in assisted living in the next town over [in CA], and it costs $8k/month ... and she is relatively physically healthy. She's 82. Average entry into assisted living is 85.

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