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1. Not everybody feels lousy.

2. There’s a beginning and end to it. The hardest part is usually getting through the middle. Think of a bell curve.

3. Chances are you know someone on it, even if they don’t talk about it. Chemo isn’t just for cancer, it’s also for multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and for anyone who has had an organ … [Read more...] about Ten Things to Know About Chemotherapy

I've rarely had it, but know I have once in a while.
You may have, too.
It's an affliction that has affected millions.
It creeps upon you without your becoming aware of it. You display classic signs, yet they seem normal. After all, so many people in your circle display the same symptoms.
What is this dreaded malady?
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The following was received from a trusted source: "While driving on a rural end of the roadway, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a blanket draped over it. For whatever reason, I did not stop, even though I had all kinds of thoughts running through my head. But when I got to my destination, I called the police and they were going to check it out. This … [Read more...] about Driving Alone? Be Careful!

Liam McCurry is a prolific writer of thrillers and  a new one has just been released. Here’s a hint of what happens in Strike Force: Only the best will do, as Beverly Martin Raker resurrects his former termination team -- who will financially bring Pan-Global Assurance to its knees.  Drawing from the smart and fast group he commanded in the past, Raker recruits deadly and … [Read more...] about Liam McCurry’s New Thriller

Many of life's opportunities are blocked because people are age-conscious. They haven't learned that age has little to do with success; one can do great things at any age but only if there is a positive attitude. If you believe that you can't do a certain thing because of your age, you will miss a lot in life. All our lives and in all things, our attitude plays an important … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Your Age Stop You!

 This month a new feature is added to the Put Old on Hold Newsletter: An advice column written by The Know-It-All Sisters, Mary Lloyd and Barbara Morris. It is the only advice column on the planet (well, okay, maybe not) that provides "been there and done that" guidance exclusively for boomers and beyond.

You may recall that a couple of months back readers … [Read more...] about The Know-It-All Sisters Are Here

Are you a member of the Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth Club? What you’re about to read may inspire you to cancel your membership. One of the times you feel low self-esteem and self-worth is when you’re around someone you believe, according to your perception, has more going for them than you have, whatever that is… money, success, a relationship, more stuff, etc. I say … [Read more...] about This Could Change How You Feel About Yourself

GREET! EAT! TWEET!
by Barbara Pachter

Reviewed by Barbara Morris

If you are intent on advancing your career, GREET! EAT! TWEET!: 52 Business Etiquette Postings To Avoid Pitfalls & Boost Your Career is the ticket. Author Barbara Pachter is an experienced and persuasive communicator whose words of wisdom are powerful and packed with … [Read more...] about GREET! EAT! TWEET!

By Barbara Pachter "You must have been a real looker when you were younger."The graying of the American workforce has begun. Many people have delayed retirement because of the economy and some older workers still want to work and don’t plan to stop. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of workers age 55-64 in the workplace is expected to increase … [Read more...] about Still Working? 7 Ways to Stay Vibrant When Over 50 or 60

By Mary Lloyd +++++++++++ When things aren’t going the way you planned, don’t assume it’s a bad thing. If you can stay open to what’s happening instead of what you thought should happen, life often has some exciting new offerings. Everybody is nodding their heads, right? It sounds so logical. But let’s be honest. It’s not typically how we react. When things aren’t … [Read more...] about Is This A Problem?