An eager volunteer called our office the other day and asked what they could do to help the "elderly" in our building. I felt a familiar irritation that rattled me big time. I could hear something in the voice of the person that suggested a stereotypical one-size-fits-all idea of senior citizens in their natural habitat that was kind of like someone going on a senior … [Read more...] about A Young Volunteer Gets a Peek At Life At The Senior Center
One Reason Your Nagging Issue Seems So Hard (or Impossible) To Resolve
This particular reason keeps the same problem or problems around far longer than you ever anticipated, contributes to stress, exhaustion, frustration, and why little-to-no lasting progress is made, no matter what you do. Think of one issue you have (or someone you know has) struggled with for any length of time, especially if for a long time. It might be money, weight, … [Read more...] about One Reason Your Nagging Issue Seems So Hard (or Impossible) To Resolve
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Good Stuff To Know February 2020
Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US A review article highlights the correlation between highly processed foods and increased prevalence of obesity in the United States. Half of women with heart … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know February 2020
GIVE IT A REST!
Turn on the TV or any device you use for news, or scroll through any social site, and those four words of the title may be ones you say or shout at whomever on the screen. Some people—though, I’m sure none of them are among this journal’s readers ;0)—may, instead of those four words, say or shout a few four-letter ones. To borrow from Elvis, there’s a whole lotta nonsense going … [Read more...] about GIVE IT A REST!
How My Mother and I Disagree
Having a mother who has very strong opinions about “retirement”, I thought I would share my take on the subject. While I agree with Barbara on her thought that there’s this “senior culture” that caters to the idea that your first step of retirement often is to check into senior living facility and play cards until your dead, I have a different perspective. I will share … [Read more...] about How My Mother and I Disagree
“Better Late Than Never” Choices
Isn't it crazy that at age 65 or sooner we stop doing what we've done most of our life and suddenly become a "Didn't you used to be "? If it has happened to you, then you know what I mean. People often ask me, "Didn't you used to be a pharmacist"? My answer is, "Yes, and I still am. I complete continuing education requirements to keep my license current. I worked too hard to … [Read more...] about “Better Late Than Never” Choices
Good Stuff To Know January 2020
Playing board games may help protect thinking skills in old age People who play games -- such as cards and board games -- are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study suggests. Those who regularly played non-digital games scored better on memory and thinking tests in their 70s, the … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know January 2020
The Morris-Garner Tribe At Christmas
We had a wonderful Christmas again and I thought I'd share a couple of photos of "My Tribe". It's a tiny tribe but awesome. In the left photo, from left to right: Grandson Alex, Grandson Michael, Barbara (minus makeup and shoes -- the "real" me), daughter Pat and her saintly husband Bob, whom I call Mr. Bob. Oh, yes, there is also Corgi Sammy, our fierce, ferocious, courageous … [Read more...] about The Morris-Garner Tribe At Christmas
Mind Chatter
Whether our experience of life is more active or less, the majority of it is lived between our ears, in our mind. Sometimes this experience is more like a solo ride on a metaphorical bandwagon. It’s such a tempting ride, though, isn’t it? Here’s how the typical bandwagon rolls. One person who holds a grievance about someone or something makes a (usually false or … [Read more...] about Mind Chatter