Barbara Morris

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?

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 a good income … [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
Physical … [Read more...] about Why Old Men Can’t Find “Young Love”

Recently, I've seen  articles about "touch deprivation." With young people constantly all over each other with displays of public affection, I thought we had become a "touchy-feely" culture, but maybe I'm wrong.   Perhaps young people hug and touch each other without thinking about it, but the "old folks"? Not so much.

I was aware of the "touch deprivation thing" while I was … [Read more...] about Touch Deprivation

Many people, including some of the early supporters of the COVID "vaccine," are beginning to realize they were lied to by the government. Worse, some early supporters lost long-term relationships with friends who cautioned against getting a shot. Remember "the good old days" when you were scorned as a  "vaccine denier" or "spreader of the virus if you didn't get vaccinated" or you were a … [Read more...] about Are You Vaccine Hesitant?

In 2003, The Lewin Group published "New Study Finds Increased Multivitamin Use By The Elderly Could Save Medicare 1.6 Billion." The study also stated that this could happen over the following  FIVE years. So,  2008 came and went, and 1.6 billion in Medicare costs did not materialize. Wonder Why?

On  a website for pharmacists, I read "Is Too Much of a Multivitamin a Bad Thing?" … [Read more...] about Is It Dangerous To Take a Vitamin Every Day?

A subscriber once suggested that  In every edition of the newsletter, "You need to start with making a passionate statement about what you believe and why you are doing it." What a great suggestion!

So, what am I passionate about when it comes to aging?

I am passionate about ignoring chronological age and living my perceived age instead.

I am passionate about … [Read more...] about Avoid More Decline Than You Think Possible