Barbara Morris

My best friend’s parents dropped us off at the front entrance of the municipal auditorium, rented for the one-night-only revival being held by their Baptist church. I was thirteen (bar and bat mitzvah age), and though our family was Catholic, my parents allowed me to attend. Coming from a Catholic background, I was unused to so much emotion and to people … [Read more...] about I Am Always With You: A Testimonial And More, For Such A Time As This

(The following is an excerpt from a press release A novel way to beat loneliness-1   It featured Zenobia and other creative seniors.)

Recently, I was in the hospital for all kinds of gastronomical shenanigans. This was not the first time, but as hospital stays go, I count it as one of the most traumatic. While affixed to my bed by multiple IVs and closed in by an annoying catheter, I reflected on how mentally debilitating a hospital stay can be for anyone, but especially for seniors. The nurses and … [Read more...] about After The Hospital: Senior Style

I was paragraphs into writing a draft of this article then realized it was for the July issue of the Journal. July 4, Independence Day, when patriotic USA citizens celebrate our inalienable rights as individuals and as members of an independent nation free from tyranny. What can cause this Freedom Train to go off the rails is when those in positions … [Read more...] about FAITHFUL vs. UNFAITHFUL

The last pharmacy I worked in was the best job I ever had because I was older than many retired customers and what I learned from them forever changed how I felt about retirement. They told me everything about themselves and the world they lived in. I listened intently, asked questions, and observed. It was a priceless education. I soaked it up like a sponge. I heard many … [Read more...] about How Retirees Shaped My Thoughts About Retirement

This month I’m going to share 5 ways to help you eat healthy. I’m sure you’ll be able to relate and find an idea or two to help you stay on track. Clear out your pantry, fridge, and freezer of food items that you know aren’t good food choices. Give food away to family or friends or give non-perishable items to a local food bank. If you have vegetable oils like corn, soy, … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways To Eat Healthy This Summer

I was sitting in the squeaky-clean office of the Walmart Eye doctor as he finished with my extensive exam. I have had an increasingly lousy vision for some time, and I knew he had nothing good to say.  While they are  kind and cordial at the start but  after looking at your results from all angles, there is that set in their shoulders that says, “How do I break it to this poor … [Read more...] about Cheer Up, Bunky; It Could Be Worse

Wait . . . what? As a kid, some adult likely told you, “Don’t slam the door.” Maybe you’ve noticed it’s getting “interesting” out there. What’s that have to do with doors? Look at what we’re being asked (sometimes compelled) to think, say, and do these days, like to call truth “relative” and to call what’s evil good and what’s good evil. All are trapdoors, … [Read more...] about PLEASE SLAM THE DOORS SHUT!

I’ll make this month’s article short and to the point. As I reflected on the times when I was in the 9-5 workforce, I was thinking about what I did for myself. My outlet was learning new things. I have spent countless hours and funds on my personal development. I used to be very hard on myself for not putting what I learned into practice (for pay). I realized that everything I … [Read more...] about Time For Self-Care