I am down to the last week or so of my occupational and physical therapy, and it makes me sad because I think I enjoy the company of my therapists and value their company as much as I value the exercises they offer me to help strengthen my body. I laugh and joke with these young people who arrive at my apartment door with stethoscopes looped around their necks, bags of … [Read more...] about Use It Or Lose It
The Beauty of Boundaries
Earlier this week, I began both occupational and physical therapy. I am so blessed to be home or housebound, which qualifies me to have therapists come to me. It's not a big deal to some. Still, without reliable transportation and terrible eyesight, I quickly qualified and now receive a lot of help at home and my appointments with my specialist via Zoom. Initially, I balked … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Boundaries
My “Coffee Talk” Job – It’s Exciting!
As seniors, we must keep our minds active, alert, and engaged. Stagnation is not the goal. I engage every chance I get in something that keeps my mind moving and, in turn, keeps me relevant. I discuss all kinds of things with all sorts of people. I do not limit myself to those who speak on a one-track level, but when I engage with them, I usually attempt to steer our … [Read more...] about My “Coffee Talk” Job – It’s Exciting!
Be Kind To Those Who Are Hurting
While traveling the social media highway, I encountered many ideas, assumptions, and attitudes about older people, and few of them were positive. The other day, I was disheartened by disrespectful comments directed at an entertainer in his nineties. This remarkable individual stood on stage, microphone in hand, bravely singing the familiar lyrics to a song I've enjoyed for … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Those Who Are Hurting
Well, Shiver Me Timbers ! I Found A Great Group — Or Did I?
Recently, I joined a FaceBook group whose title seemed inviting: Christian Seniors Over 70! I thought, Well, shiver me timbers! Perhaps I have found a group that I can relax in. You know, a place where like-minded older people can sit around the virtual fire, be comfortable in their skin, and praise the Lord, all at the same time! Now, experience with these types of … [Read more...] about Well, Shiver Me Timbers ! I Found A Great Group — Or Did I?
If We Do Not Help Ourselves…
I recently joined a Facebook group, "Seniors Who Need Help with Anything." I tried to find rules or limitations thrown in by the administrators, but I joined anyway to see what it was all about.
As soon as I joined, I could see there was little organization, no rules of compliance, and little thought had been given to the many differences in states and cities. … [Read more...] about If We Do Not Help Ourselves…
You Are Too Old For Romance
The entire world believes that after a certain age, our need/yearning for a companion drizzles to nothing, and it all turns to bake cookies for grandkids, knitting, and petting cats in your lap. Mentioning anything more exciting than a soap opera cliffhanger or a new herbal tea brand is just out of the question.
I even dream of a warm and gentle man who is … [Read more...] about You Are Too Old For Romance
I Just Wanted To Help
Nearly fifteen years ago, I became a Certified Christian Life Coach. It took blood, sweat, and tears to remain focused while life around me kept doing what life does. Younger people refer to it as life-ing. Still, I thought romantically about how many people I would help when I hung my virtual "shingle" out there. Even though I could not fathom the excessive prices that my … [Read more...] about I Just Wanted To Help
We Need Each Other
If my 47-year-old son David had his way, he would hire six or eight strong men to carry me around on a silk pillowed contraption like Cleopatra, and my feet would never touch the ground unless we were stopping to take care of bodily relief.
That said, he tries to make sure that he takes me to the store, parks right near the door, jumps out, runs around the car, and … [Read more...] about We Need Each Other
Happy Thoughts From The Birthday Girl
On the occasion of my seventy-fifth birthday, I was able to do a lot of reflecting and begin my celebration with much less regret than usual. I had the opportunity to speak with some of my children, open a variety (87 to be exact) of greeting cards (some with special $urprises inside, and take in all the beautiful presents like that huge TV, new stand for it and the recliner … [Read more...] about Happy Thoughts From The Birthday Girl