Barbara Morris

I did something last week that I’ve never done and I’m so glad that I did! I finished the plansfor my funeral service! I had intended to do it before but this is something that one can delay for any reason. The truth is, it is easier on everyone if this is taken care of before a death. That way, everyone, including the family and the funeral director, knows exactly … [Read more...] about Taking Care of the Inevitable

There seems to be a sign outside of every pharmacy encouraging you to "Get Your Flu/Shingles/Whooping Cough/Whatever Shot Today", and the invitation is heeded, especially by the elderly who have been convinced they are particularly vulnerable to the flu or whatever health concern has been whipped into public hysteria.

I can understand if the black plague or other … [Read more...] about Vaccinations: What Should You Do?

Trying to be positive when that’s not how you feel is kind of like being hungry with a plate of food in front of you, but allowing yourself only a few or no bites. And then there’s the guilt, right?

Sometimes it can feel frustrating to me to practice what I preach: Look for and aim at the positive aspects and a positive attitude in each moment for your own … [Read more...] about Does Trying to Be Positive Ever Annoy You?

Intravenous infusion of certain vitamins and minerals can often be the missing treatment to many diseases. Its profound effect gives it a place in the co-management of many medical conditions and the effect can be astonishing. In these busy times when we lack sleep, proper nutrition and have numerous stress factors which impact our health, IV Therapies can be … [Read more...] about IV Micronutrient Therapies

A brand new year. What a great time to renew our vows to do all the things we were going to do to make our lives better last year…and the year before…and …

The turning of the year is the perfect time to take stock of where you are trying to go. That part of the old “new year’s resolutions” idea is definitely worth keeping. But the resolutions themselves? Well, … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions…Yes or No?

Recently I was on a radio show hosted by a 78-year-old woman. I was excited about talking to someone my age still rockin' and rollin' with a challenging  activity. However, as we talked it was clear she was "handicapped" because she didn't know how to use a computer – not even email. … [Read more...] about No Computer Skills? No Social Security Payments?

As Christmas approaches, giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at Christmas, nothing can be found … [Read more...] about Christmas 2011 — Birth of a New Tradition?

How Cannabis Causes 'Cognitive Chaos' in the Brain

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111025172633.htm

Cannabis use is associated with disturbances in concentration and memory. New research by neuroscientists at the University of Bristol, published in the Journal of … [Read more...] about New Research for December

I am among the unique; I had a wonderful childhood! I wouldn’t change anything. Well, maybe my dad could have been a little less strict but I survived it. At the same time, now I realize that I never would have gotten married so young if I’d had the freedom to date after high school graduation.

An early divorce at 19 stamped ‘FAILURE’ in my thoughts and this mindset … [Read more...] about Young Years Were the Worst; Now I’m Enjoying the Best!

Planning is an interesting challenge for most of us. We either plan too much or plan too little. (And we tend to make fun of those at the opposite end of the spectrum no matter which we are guilty of.) Is one right and the other wrong? And if so, is it planning too little or too much what warrants the boot?

The truth is in the middle, of course. How … [Read more...] about How Much Planning Is Enough?