Enjoy The Age You Are !!!
It is amusing and amazing to watch older peoples' reaction when age is mentioned. Almost everyone is too 'hung up' on age; some will leave the room rather than discuss anything about age. How sad! This is a waste of time and energy! We are the age we are and there is nothing we can do to change it. Why not simply learn to enjoy whatever age we are and look forward to days of … [Read more...] about Enjoy The Age You Are !!!
Keep Married Friends But Look for Single Ones
“You have too many married friends. You need to find some single friends.” This was advice given to me from my boss soon after my divorce. I loved my married friends. They had been supportive of my daughters and I during the process of my divorce, and after. As considerate as they were, they did not understand this new status of mine: divorced and single again. I was … [Read more...] about Keep Married Friends But Look for Single Ones
AAlphabet For The AAnnualized
OBOBTFAW - Obvious, But Overlooked Beauty Tips For Aging Well an·nu·al·ized, adjective (of a rate of interest, inflation, or return on an investment) recalculated as an annual rate."an annualized yield of about 11.5%) AA - Always apply makeup in the A.M. Before Anybody sees you! BB - Best Bet, to retouch PRN. (as … [Read more...] about AAlphabet For The AAnnualized
Moving on . . .
Moving on isn’t always easy….but it’s time. When I began writing for Put Old on Hold, I had no idea I’d still be at it six years later. But working with Barbara has made me suspend my usual need to “move on” to a new challenge after a few years. Sharing our passion for retirement as a vibrant, new beginning (instead of a long, slow end) has been has been rewarding for … [Read more...] about Moving on . . .
Robin Williams: Another Victim of Excess Adrenaline
It is very frustrating to know that there are thousands of people working in Hollywood who are suffering with problems related to excess adrenaline. This is a hormone that doctors, including psychiatrists, never talk about. Creative people are the one's with the most adrenaline. They suffer for years with adrenaline-induced depression, anxiety, insomnia, alcoholism, drug … [Read more...] about Robin Williams: Another Victim of Excess Adrenaline
Mastering the Art of Husbanding
Reviewed by Barbara Morris Ladies, are you tired of books that promise to tell you how to be more attractive to men? You know, the kind that make you want to barf -- "How to Be the Woman Every Man Wants" "How to Catch the Man of Your Dreams and Keep Him Tied to Your Apron Strings" "How to Make Your Guy Love You More" "How to Get Your Sexy Back For Him" --- blah, blah, blah, … [Read more...] about Mastering the Art of Husbanding
Life after 60: Not the “Same Old Same Old”
Society’s “script” for our 60’s says we walk off into the sunset to spend the “Golden Years” doing whatever we want. But the checkbook—or the investment account –may be saying “not so fast.” What do you do instead? Trudging along doing what you’re already doing is not your only option. According to Tom Lauricella in [Read more...] about Life after 60: Not the “Same Old Same Old”
Getting the Most Out of Your Health Care Coverage
With the Affordable Care Act in full swing, many consumers are surprised by the changes in coverage hidden in the fine print or couched in terms that are confusing. There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a policy. Even if you are covered, getting reimbursed can be challenging. Here are a few things to consider and some tips to get the most out of your … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Health Care Coverage
Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years
Congratulations! You’ve finally reached age 65 and can finally retire from your job. Whew! No more pre-dawn alarm clock ringing in your ear, no more scrambling to meet an impossible deadline, no more bossy boss. Now you can be your own boss! So now what? Retirement planning seems to focus on having enough money, rather than on deciding what actually to do with your time. You … [Read more...] about Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years