Death is the ultimate transition, from being to not being. It looms over all of us, and it creates a lot of stress and anxiety. But does it also give our lives meaning? (Plus, Rhett is probably not long for California, and Addie is going gluten-free again for her health. And more about Elon Musk. . . .) 

 Transitioning out of the workforce into retirement can be liberating. Or it can create financial and emotional challenges. (Plus, Addie is thinking about coding as a career, and Rhett's car became Addie's ride -- eventually. And the economic discussion continues. . . .) 

 Ending an intimate relationship can be one of the most disrupting events in our lives. About half of marriages end in divorce, so how do we navigate that transition? (Plus, Addie is visited by a lizard and Rhett still gives up the funk . . . . ) 

 40% of Americans suffer from chronic illness (including Addie). How can they manage their many challenges? And the ongoing discussion of capitalism vs. collectivism gets another go-around. (Plus, Addie loved the family trip to Quebec and Rhett still loves pizza . . . .) 

 Almost all of us will change jobs or careers several times during our working life. What are the issues we'll face as we navigate those work-related transitions? (Plus, Addie and Rhett spent the day in Santa Cruz 9 years ago and ate some excellent ice cream from Marianne's. . . .) 

 We often measure our lives' progress by milestones, like birthdays, rituals like confirmation and bar mitzvah, and events like weddings. Why are these milestones so important to us? (Plus, Addie and Rhett visited New Zealand, and neither likes to ask for directions. . . .) 

 Having children changes your life in more ways than any other decision you can make. So how can you know if you want to do it? (Plus, Addie didn't care for blueberries when she was young and Rhett doesn't like rodents but some rodents like him. . . .) 

 The relationship with our partner will be the most important of our life. How can you make it work? (Plus, Addie's first concert was Gotye and Rhett can still sing his high-school fight song. . . .)