Barbara Morris

Several years ago, my daughter told me that my grandson "Bill"  had a girlfriend," Mary," but he was reluctant to tell me about it because Mary was older than he was. Bill was aware that in our unyielding horse and buggy culture, a man is supposed to be older than a woman. Isn't it amazing that in our "anything goes" world,  we still give chronological age the power to rule or ruin our … [Read more...] about The Angst And Agony Of Disobeying Society’s Age Rules

In so many ways, we seal our health fate, and most don't know what some of those ways are. For example, I think most people have some idea, however minimal, that what we eat and how we use our body over time contributes to what becomes of us later in life. Still, human nature being what it is,   calls to "eat better" are empty words, but they are not. Exercise is the last thing we think … [Read more...] about Living For The Future

Having lived as long as I have, one thing I've learned is that the government, with its long arm of bureaus and regulatory agencies, is not our friend. In my view, the government and its entities exist to tax us, restrict and control our lives, and amass as much power as possible. The government micro-management of pharmacists and doctors is a good example.

I'll start with some … [Read more...] about Would You Go To A 100-Year-Old Doctor?

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 they will have … [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 eventually … [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. She continued … [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 with Facebook … [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 It!" If Mikey … [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 spending as … [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 often … [Read more...] about Tattoos – Why Do Women Do It?