Just like you, I'm on Catholic Match to try to find the next love of my life, and so far, it appears it's not going to happen because I'm 95 and chronologically, and that makes me too old to find love again -- a belief that is deeply ingrained in our culture. When Social Security became law in the 1930s, most people didn't live past age 68. In January 2016, the Centers for … [Read more...] about Additional CM Bio
Real World News November 2024
MEET KELLEIGH NELSON Occasionally, I will introduce you to friends and others working tirelessly to preserve our Constitution, Republic, and way of life. Some of you will immediately recognize their names. Several are at the top of my list, but a standout is Kelleigh Nelson. I've known her for a long time; if Kelleigh says the "sky is falling," she will back up her … [Read more...] about Real World News November 2024
Old Age Misconceptions and Realities
Are you old? How do you know? Our culture says you are old if you are at retirement age, which is 62-65. At that age, you MUST be old because our backward culture has decreed (and no one challenges it) that 40 is middle age. You are old when you accept outdated stereotypical norms that refuse to die or fail to catch up with the reality that many people are living longer, … [Read more...] about Old Age Misconceptions and Realities
Real World News October 2024
Global Warming Is Frying Our Future and Burning Our Food
We've been warned: there is a global over-population crisis. Too many humans are destroying the environment as a result of just eating and living. Not to worry -- we can burn down more chicken farms and meat processing plants to "protect the environment” People may go hungry but "protecing the environment" is more important than people. Here is where we are going: [Read more...] about Global Warming Is Frying Our Future and Burning Our Food
Senior Freedom — No One Talks About It
The retirement years are time to have the time of your life; It is the time to give your life as much meaning and satisfaction as possible. At retirement age, it means having a future-oriented vision and a plan for keeping your FREEDOM. Many people don't think about freedom before they retire; it's the last thing they think about, but they should because it's critically … [Read more...] about Senior Freedom — No One Talks About It
The Way We Were
Remember when "Casual Friday" began? The actual date doesn't matter. What is important is that it started a downward spiral of all things beautiful and classy. That was when men shed the power and authority inherent in a tie and started slowly declining to feminization. Today, "well-dressed" men wear showy necklaces, earrings, and bracelets instead of a tie. That's the new soft … [Read more...] about The Way We Were
When What You Love Is Gone
I was listening to Frank Sinatra sing "When Your Lover Has Gone." As he moaned and groaned his way through the lyrics, I couldn't help but think how much those words applied to some retirees who loved their work so much that it was clear their job was pretty much the sum and substance of their life. It was painful to let it go. Many seniors suffer from depression, which … [Read more...] about When What You Love Is Gone
It’s Not Over Until It’s Over
A young woman often asks, "How can I put old on hold?" She's understandably annoyed if I tell her to read my book. The questioner usually expects a quick and easy magic answer. It's easy if you start early in life and follow through with a growth-oriented mindset, diet, and lifestyle. But Before anything else, you have to ask and answer some essential questions: Do … [Read more...] about It’s Not Over Until It’s Over
How Seniors Can Easily Boost Their Health
Anyone who thinks the typical American diet provides all the required nutritional elements to stay healthy is seriously misguided. Don't bother asking most doctors for nutritional guidance. You will likely be told: "Just eat a balanced diet, and you will be fine. Don't waste your money on vitamins." Overlook that he was probably not taught about nutrition in medical school. … [Read more...] about How Seniors Can Easily Boost Their Health