Pat Garner
What Does “Age Appropriate” Really Mean?
As we age, I hear the term age appropriate when it comes to just about anything! I hear it relating to fashion, hair and makeup, music preferences, how we should eat, how we should live, and the list goes on. My question is are we standing in judgment when we see someone wear an item of clothing meant to be worn by someone younger? Is age appropriate a phrase we place upon ourselves as a limiting belief that we can’t do something? Is there a section in Macy’s called Age Appropriate? If there is, I haven’t seen it, have you? I’ll still browse through the junior clothes and just size up since … Read more
Joyce Shafer
What Is a Short-Temper Fuse Really About?
We all experience having a short fuse at times, though for some, at least, it seems that the fuse burns up faster than might be helpful to anyone, especially themselves. There are a number of causes. Let’s consider a few. First, to clarify, I’m talking about run-of-the-mill stuff, not that which should never be tolerated. That said, running out of patience or tolerance is akin to a glass being filled with liquid until it spills over. Next thing you know, the person loses—or looses—his or her temper. Let’s consider that glass for a moment, and what must be going on inside it. Maybe it never … Read more
Barbara Morris
Preparing For The “Really” Good Life
When I think about what I have done over the years that has really made a difference, one thing that stands out is that I have worked (and am working) well beyond retirement age. I consider it a blessing because it has kept me out of what I call the "senior culture." The senior culture is a well defined mindset and lifestyle with a focus on living life as a pastime. Golf, cruises, gardening, bridge, shopping, volunteering (more on that in a bit) grandchildren, etc. become a way of life. Productivity and accountability for the most part are a thing of the past. Let me hasten to say that … Read more
Zenobia Silas-Carson
Trying To Make Dreamers, And Writers
As a writer, my mind is always in motion. I can look at a discarded gum wrapper and get a story line going. Fellow writers know this. I can think, "How far has this gum wrapper traveled?"as it blown by the wind, thus landing unceremoniously at my feet. Did the person who bought the gum enjoy the entire pack or did they share with others? If it is the outer wrapper (as opposed to the silver innards) I think of it's origin. Maybe it came from my hometown Chicago where Wrigley Field has been renamed Gallager Way, after William Wrigley, the soap salesman turned gum king went to all that … Read more
Good Stuff To Know September 2019
How and why resistance training is imperative for older adults A new position statement issued by a global expert panel, and supported by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, highlights the importance of resistance training for older adults to empower healthy aging. Marital infidelity and professional misconduct linked, study shows People who cheat on their spouses are significantly more likely to engage in misconduct in the workplace, according to a new study. Antioxidant compound from soybeans may prevent marijuana-induced blood vessel damage Marijuana exposure … Read more
