Barbara Morris
No, Old Age Is Not A Bitch
Many older women complain to me, "Old age is such a bitch". Usually, my response is, "Well, yes, old age may be a bitch, but it doesn't have to be. . " You've heard the expression, "Life is what you make it"? It's not just a saying, It's true. Old age may seem to be a bitch because of poor health, loneliness, financial problems, or you don't look like you used to look, but here's the reality: if you can still complain, you can change things. You may not be able to do a lot, but often you can do more than you think you can if you make up your mind to TRY. Just the act of trying is … Read more
Pat Garner
The Obesity Epidemic
It’s that time of year again when the delights and abundance of sugar are all around us. It’s hard to ignore and even harder to pass up. We have all seen people who can eat anything and everything and never gain an ounce. Although this phenomenon is not what it once was. Then there are those who try countless methods of losing weight, including workouts and every diet known to man, but can't lose the excess fat. What keeps one person thin and fit in an almost effortless way while others simply cannot lose weight - permanently? What influences losing and gaining weight? It is thought that … Read more
Joyce L. Shafer
LORD, I’M SO CONFUSED!
I thought this month’s article topic was settled weeks ago, so expected words to flow like a babbling brook when I began to write. Instead, I hit a wall called CONFUSION. As I explain in the next paragraph, the topic kept shifting. You see, God was working on me, which resulted in my hitting that confusion wall hard. I felt Holy Spirit say, “That’s what you’re to write about: Confusion.” I took that to mean I wasn’t the only one who needed clarity about how to be in these times. Initially, the first topic on my heart was Christians Behaving Badly. That segued into Sinful, Self-Righteous … Read more
Zenobia Silas-Carson
Playing to A Tough Crowd
Back in the day, you might hear a stand-up comedian ask the question, "Is this thing on?" while tapping the microphone to make sure. That was a way to make the audience laugh and called for a response from a crowd that might not be impressed by the comedian, the jokes, or both. You might also hear the comedian say, "Tough crowd." This alluded to an audience of folded arms, private conversations, small trickles of laughter and an atmosphere that screamed, "Get off the stage, you turkey!". Comedians had practical tactics to "warm up the crowd," such as asking, "Anybody from New York?" or a … Read more
Tatyana Wilson
How Do You Teach Others To Honor And Respect You?
How do you teach anything? I’ve been a certified teacher for almost 20 years. The best way to teach anything to anyone is by example We teach others how to honor and respect us by the way we honor and respect ourselves. We are the first person who gives others the cue of how we are to be treated. How we see ourselves, how we treat ourselves, how we speak about ourselves, and how we carry ourselves are all cues to how others will treat us as well. So, how do we have to show up in the world in order to increase the likelihood that others will treat us with honor and respect? These … Read more
Good Stuff To Know December 2020
The Mask Controversy Laura Ingraham offers compelling information on the use of masks. Her mask commentary starts at approximately 1:19 Cancer treatment without side effects? Researchers eliminate brain tumors without damaging cognition. Treating cancer without debilitating side effects has long been the holy grail of oncologists, and researchers may have found it. New tactic to stop the growth of a deadly brain cancer The findings indicate the body may be the ultimate weapon against glioblastoma, but it needs help. Scientists have discovered a way to stop the growth … Read more
