Thanks for the replies. I know that I should try clipless again. I know it makes sense.

My boyfriend really wants me to try again because he cannot imagine riding without being clipped in. In fact we have a beach cruiser bike that I use to pull the grandson around in the trailer on a dirt road near our house. Bruce hopped on it yesterday to move it from the carport to the bike shed and he said it felt so strange being unclipped. He felt very unstable and insecure with his feet free. I told him I feel the same way when I am clipped in. Very nervous.

After reading reviews i think the power grips will be a nice compromise and a good next step to maybe one day trying clipless again. It seems to have been a stepping stone for a lot of folks who have reviewed them.