Barbara Morris

In the April 16 online issue of "U.S. Pharmacist --The Pharmacist's Resource for Clinical Excellence" pharmacists are told what to tell patients about risks of so-called miracle drugs for COVID-19, primarily, hydroxychloroquin. There are 10 short paragraphs in the article and other than neutral opening remarks, here is the opening sentence of eight paragraphs: 1. First, … [Read more...] about A Choice Between Life or Death?

Somewhere in the underbelly of Instagram last year, a phrase began.  It is a phrase I instantly had an issue with.  It showed, both the insolent attitudes and lack of regard of those who use it and the huge disconnect and contrast between Baby Boomers and the youngest generations.  That phrase, if you haven’t already guessed, is “OK Boomer!” In this article, I would like to … [Read more...] about Why Baby Boomers Are Still My Favorite

As I work on this writing, it’s March 22, 2020. The Pause button has been pushed on our world, in some way and measure for everyone. If you’re like me, you were pleased (read: relieved) about some ways you were prepared, even without having thought of it that way at the time (pre-shift), and quickly saw room for improvement going forward, maybe even a huge need for improvement, … [Read more...] about When the Shift Hit the Fan How Ready Were You?

Exercise. We all have heard of it, we all know it’s beneficial for our health. Whether you’re a fan of gyms & studios, walking outside or playing organized sports we all need movement and activity in our lives. Movement and motion are what our bodies are made to do. Without the daily movements and rhythms of our lives. Specifically, strength training is more than big … [Read more...] about We Were Born for Movement

If you haven't been hit by the coronavirus, stop for a moment and be thankful. If you are required to "shelter in place" perhaps it will offer time to get things done or allow for some introspection. Be Nimble, Be Flexible! We are living in an ever-changing minute-by-minute, day-by-day, week-by-week environment.  Hang on and look for opportunities to improve all aspects … [Read more...] about Finding Good In The Current Crisis

This past September (September 1st to be exact)  I was in a wheelchair in an emergency room with a  fractured knee cap that occurred in a moment of fully lucid but impaired equilibrium. But here's the good news: the bottle of beer I was carrying remained unscathed. No shattered glass or a drop of foamy goodness was lost. (That takes talent!) I should have known better than to … [Read more...] about “Elderspeak” and Invisible Old People

If there’s anything new you want in your life, you need to make room for it. I was having a conversation with a friend who currently lives in a very small studio-sized space. She says she has no more room for anything and needs to move to a larger place. She felt having this small space was preventing her from having the ability to open herself up to a relationship. She said … [Read more...] about Making Space for Something New

Recently I received an email from a subscriber I'll call Justine who asked for my thoughts about her work situation. She wrote: "Could you please write about age discrimination when searching for a job at age 70 and how to deal with that. I currently own a dog grooming business and have been doing that for 40 years and love it. I will lose my lease next January so I'm … [Read more...] about Do What You Love — Not What Tradition Says You Should