Barbara Morris

You may have seen a TV ad featuring a retired couple who said they thought they had planned well for their retirement but soon realized they needed more money. They decided to sell their life insurance policy to augment their income. An insurance policy must be worth a lot to get anything of value from it when sold.

It's not unusual for people to retire, thinking … [Read more...] about Should Every Retiree Have a Job?

I've been harping on the typical junky American diet forever, and just about everyone at least suspects that what they regularly put into their bodies is not good. Still, they go on eating what they are accustomed to. The video below  may be a wake-up call for those who care about their long-term health. I said "long-term health" because what we do or do not eat over time … [Read more...] about The Result Of Intellectual Ignorance

Recently I was in a busy doctor's office waiting room filled with mostly seniors. It was quiet until I heard a loud, angry voice, "I'm a senior citizen. You people can't do that to me. I drove all the way in from Peoria!". The young girl behind the counter, to whom she was complaining,  tried to explain what needed to be done by the patient, but it didn't satisfy the woman. … [Read more...] about Behave Yourself!

I live in an  area surrounded by 50+ retirement communities. My locality has a large number of retirees as well as many young families with children. The retirees like to air their concerns and complaints in a neighborhood newsletter called Next Door. It's a global outfit, so you might also have Next Door in your area.

Messages on Next Door are monitored, just like … [Read more...] about TIPS: How Much Is Enough — Or Too Much?

I probably bore many readers with my constant yapping about the crappy diet most of us eat regularly. I won't do that this time -- you will love the positive video I'm offering this month.

Remember the old cereal commercial featuring the cute kid Mikey, who was coaxed into eating a new junky cereal and finally decided he liked it. The battle cry became, "Mikey Likes … [Read more...] about Yuk! I Can’t Eat That Stuff!

One of the unknowns facing many soon-to-be retirees is  "How soon will I run out of money after my last paycheck?" Sometimes  It doesn't seem important to many facing an unknown future. They are tired of years of doing the 9-5 thing; all that matters is finally living on their terms. Often, the money issue comes down to "I won't need as much money in retirement. I won't be … [Read more...] about Nobody Will Notice?

Right out of the gate, I’ll say it: : I don't like visible tattoos on a woman.

 Some tattoo designs are beautiful and artistic but belong on a canvas, not a human body. I'll accept tattoos on a man because men are -- well, they are men.

Does a would-be tattooed woman ever stop to think about the INTERNAL  effects of various inks that pierce the skin to create … [Read more...] about Tattoos – Why Do Women Do It?

This month, my daughter Pat, grandson John, and I went shopping at the Goodwill store. This was my first time shopping at a Goodwill in many moons. John is a veteran Goodwill shopper. He could spot something unique, and if the price seemed right, he immediately checked Amazon or another site to verify the price or authenticity. I was also surprised to learn that John  makes … [Read more...] about Bargain Hunting At The Goodwill

Let's not pretend it's not an issue: "Old" and "Older" men need and want love and connection as much as women. Perhaps even a lot more.

Long-standing retired widowers have difficulty dealing with advanced age, especially if looking for a younger woman. They they have a lot of issues to overcome that are related to advanced age:

Brain chemistry changes
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