In the past year, I can hardly remember when I could make a phone call, expecting to hear the voice of a representative and not have the COVID message reminding me of the changes and holding me longer due to the pandemic. So, on the one hand, I tried to understand; on the other, I was a bit annoyed. The eternal season of COVID had marched into our lives and taken us hostage. … [Read more...] about Staying Connected In A COVID Culture
Got White Hair? Try Orange!
Lately, my white hair has been annoying me. I think I'm going to change the color -- again. Thinking about the color I want to change it to, I remembered an article I wrote in 2007 that is just as relevant now as it was then. Here it is: Miss Dorothy, who cut and colored my hair for years, retired. I was devastated. After all, she's just a kid - she's only sixty. … [Read more...] about Got White Hair? Try Orange!
Good Stuff To Know September 2021
Cutting 250 calories daily and exercising may improve heart health in obese older adults Among older adults with obesity, combining aerobic exercise with moderate reductions in total daily calories led to greater improvements in vascular health compared to exercise alone. Reducing calorie intake by … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know September 2021
Bring More Joy And Happiness Into Your Life
In my travels, I realize people are unhappy with their relationships, jobs, financial situation, health, the weather, politics, where they live, how they live--the list is endless. I was prompted to write this article from a conversation with my son’s 29-year-old girlfriend, who was stressed and very unhappy with her job. I listened to her share how overwhelmed she’s … [Read more...] about Bring More Joy And Happiness Into Your Life
How To Manage Boredom
I've heard from many people who "retire" that they don't know how they had time to work their 40-hour day job now that they're retired. I find there's a LOT to do daily, but then there are times when boredom creeps in. For example, when my husband is out of town for softball tournaments, I have time to focus on things I want to do. Instead, I spent time rearranging my closet, … [Read more...] about How To Manage Boredom
Dare To Say I Love You
My daughter Pat and a neighbor take a long walk at 5 AM almost every morning. If you venture out too much later than that, it's HOT. I would walk with them, but for me, 5 AM is the middle of the night. If I wake up at that time, I think, "Yaaay! I've got another couple of hours to sleep." The neighbor's name is Jenny, and she's an interesting person. She takes as many and … [Read more...] about Dare To Say I Love You
Good Stuff To Know August 2021
A new start after 60: ‘I was sick, tired and had lost myself – until I began lifting weights at 71’ Physical Infirmities of "old age" are often lifestyle driven [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know August 2021
Discover Your Actual Age – It’s Not The Year You Were Born
The press release below was created to promote the TruAge Diagnostic test, of which I am a huge fan. The test has incredible value in more ways than can be imagined. Knowing your biological age -- the age and vitality of your body's cells is critical. … [Read more...] about Discover Your Actual Age – It’s Not The Year You Were Born
I Am Always With You: A Testimonial And More, For Such A Time As This
My best friend’s parents dropped us off at the front entrance of the municipal auditorium, rented for the one-night-only revival being held by their Baptist church. I was thirteen (bar and bat mitzvah age), and though our family was Catholic, my parents allowed me to attend. Coming from a Catholic background, I was unused to so much emotion and to people … [Read more...] about I Am Always With You: A Testimonial And More, For Such A Time As This
Good Stuff To Know July 2021
Dr. David Sinclair: Why We Get Old And Why We Don't Have To https://youtu.be/9nXop2lLDa4 Want a longer, healthier life? Resolve your arguments by day's end A recent study found that when people … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know July 2021