Barbara Morris

I have been ‘busy’ with various ‘things’ over the years; I was most interested in several things, such as my family, my children, my home and other details of ‘living’. I kept up with what was going on in the world; at the same time I was really living in ‘my’ world. I voted; I was informed on many subjects but I never wished I could step up and DO SOMETHING !! NOW, I wish that … [Read more...] about Disgusted With The ‘Leadership’

Let me share a wonderful story with you. I worked for several years with two men; one was ninety four, and the other was ninety five. They each knew about the other through me, but they never met nor talked. One day, I was having a hard time motivating the ninety four year old, so I told him how well the ninety five year old was doing- it was worth a try. He didn’t much care at … [Read more...] about Find an Exercise Buddy

  During  a TV show featuring people who became millionaires as a result of pursuing their dreams, a woman in the audience said she wanted to start a business but felt it was too late. "After all," she said, "I'm forty." Alas, the downside of knowing the number of years you have lived. How would your life be different if you didn't know your chronological age? … [Read more...] about A Lesson From “The Intern”

World traveler Linda Brown was in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the day that Hurricane Patricia didn’t exactly hit much of anything! Well, that was NOT interesting! I’m still waiting for my date with that Brutal Beaut, so-called Patricia; but she’s a no-show. I arrived in this small, colonial, mountain town, a little over a week ago; never realizing that a brazen, … [Read more...] about Patricia, The Greatest Hurricane Show That (N)Ever was! Or, Stalking The Elusive Not-Yeti In Central Mexico!

Sooner or later, everyone is touched by someone who is struggling with cancer -- a friend, neighbor, co-worker, acquaintance, or family member. The latest report says that one half of men, and one third of women in the USA, will receive a diagnosis of cancer sometime in their lives. A Cluster of Cancers: A Simple Coping Guide for Patients … [Read more...] about A Cluster of Cancers

Last year I met the new wife of a friend. We had never seen each other, knew nothing about each other. Yet, five minutes after meeting her, as we  discussed some subject that I knew nothing about, she laughed and told me, "You just forgot about it.” Since she just met me, how can she know what I do or do not forget? Yes, I am 84, but I’m in good health, … [Read more...] about Assumptions About Older People

There are crossroad moments in life, but there are also moments that have a stronger dynamic than that. These are moments when you face major decisions about giving up or giving out or going forward in life. "A crisis only becomes a breaking point when we fail to use it as a turning point," wrote Guy Finley. Most of us have had a moment when we faced, or may now face, this … [Read more...] about Is It a Breaking Point or a Turning Point?

The Brain Fog Fix by psychotherapist Mike Dow, M.D. is a book that should be flying off the shelves. Who doesn't experience brain fog once in a while, or maybe, every day? The author maintains that many of the foods we eat and the habits we have do not support our brains. We no longer get what is needed to produce essential … [Read more...] about The Brain Fog Fix

I published this one year ago in deference to October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since nothing has changed, I feel the message is important enough to bear repeating. The unfortunate situation is that all things pink, including ribbons, has come to symbolize a complete lack of interest in achieving a better approach to breast cancer. The Susan Komen foundation is a … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness – Revisited