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?
Information to Live and Feel Better- July 2014
Green tea could reduce pancreatic cancer risk *** Radiation for prostate cancer linked to secondary cancers *** Can narcissists be moved to show empathy? *** Pleasant smells increase facial attractiveness *** Deception improved athletic performance *** Better to be bullied than ignored in the workplace *** 'Vocal fry' hurts women in the labor market *** Cynical? You may be … [Read more...] about Information to Live and Feel Better- July 2014
Hormonal Abuse of Women
One of the tragedies associated with our healthcare system is that there is no preventive medicine. Many people, doctors included, feel that giving flu shots and providing mammograms is preventive medicine. Well, flu shots do not prevent the flu and mammograms certainly do not prevent breast cancer. I have been involved with hormones since my mother died of breast cancer in … [Read more...] about Hormonal Abuse of Women
Why Do Some Old Women Become Bitter and Angry?
Certainly, not all old women become bitter and angry. However, you've probably known or met more than a few. I was having a discussion with a fortyish doctor friend and he commented that so many of his older female patients are bitter and angry and he couldn't understand why. He doesn't understand for three reasons. He's young, he's happy and he's not a woman. You have … [Read more...] about Why Do Some Old Women Become Bitter and Angry?
Information You Can Use June 2014
Nearly 50 percent of physicians believe diversion of ADHD stimulant medications among teens is a problem Two recent studies examined physicians' perceptions and knowledge of diversion of stimulant medications for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well as practices physicians use to prevent diversion among their patients … [Read more...] about Information You Can Use June 2014
The Letter
It’s useful to be able to plan ahead and anticipate the future, but sometimes simply seizing on a chance encounter opens up a whole new avenue of experience. Many significant events in our lives begin in this unexpected way, everything from meeting a future spouse to finding a career to moving to a new city. Looking back, even our own particular conception and birth are … [Read more...] about The Letter
Recruiting Really, Really Old Folks For A Very Weird Idea
Almost two years ago, I wrote a few articles for Put Old On Hold Magazine, at the beginning of my second, solo, Around The World backpacking trek, this time going from east to west throughout the Southern Hemisphere. My article writing fell away because of the Wi-Fi irregularities' effect on regular deadlines. I did complete that circle after fourteen … [Read more...] about Recruiting Really, Really Old Folks For A Very Weird Idea
Whenever There’s A Storm, Open Both Doors
The article title is not advice for inclement weather, but for times when life brings inner storms into our experience. It’s advice to keep in mind for good reason. A character in the PBS program “Call the Midwife” was a former prisoner of war and was talking with a midwife who’d been put into an internment camp when she was nine years old and had to watch her mother and … [Read more...] about Whenever There’s A Storm, Open Both Doors
Another Ambition?
I have been an avid reader since elementary school, many years ago. I slowed down on reading while raising five children but refused to STOP. My reading is as important, sometimes more so, than my meals. To say that I would rather read than eat is true. Even at 83, I get five books each week from the local library, not counting the books I buy. My two weaknesses … [Read more...] about Another Ambition?
I Am SO Offended!
It's crazy. It seems just about everybody is offended by something. Some complaints seem legitimate but most belong in the "gimme a break" category For example, if you keep up with the TV Housewives of Orange County you will recall that Brooks, the manipulative boyfriend of needy housewife Vicki, accused housewife Tamra of giving Vicki "the … [Read more...] about I Am SO Offended!