PUT OLD ON HOLD Journal

Advocating Non-Traditional Lifelong Growth and Productivity

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All you need is love.
John Lennon

I Got Nuthin!

I cannot pull an article together this month: I got nuthin’. Actually, the real problem is that I HAVE TOO MUCH I want to say, but it’s “unripe fruit on the vine.” Unripened fruit isn’t as pretty. It’s flavor isn’t…

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WHAT I'VE BEEN READING

Dr. Becca Levy, a Yale professor and advocate for the fair treatment of older people, has updated her thoughts on how the world and, in particular, the medical profession speak about and treat old people.

Dr. Levy has long advocated for the rights of old people. Years ago, I corresponded with her about how nurses and doctors routinely call old women "darling," "sweetie," or "mama." It's disgusting and disrespectful. More than once, I've told a nurse or doctor that my name is Barbara, not "sweetheart." You can tell them your name, too! You will be respected (okay -- maybe they are offended,  but so what) for standing up for yourself. Get a copy of Breaking the Age Code here.

Those who suffer from unrelenting pain may not have heard of DMSO, a substance said to have remarkable pain-relieving properties. While researching little-known pain-relieving products, I found many Amazon books that attest to DMSO's benefits.  Here is the link to the book.

PUT OLD ON HOLD Journal