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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?

+++++++++++++ I graduated Syracuse University-—at the age of 50. This was back in the 70’s when not a lot of people did this kind of thing. I am now 85. For many years, I had hoped to finish my degree and the opportunity came when I happened to meet with a former Syracuse University professor who paved the way for me to return with the possibility of being awarded a … [Read more...] about Be Inspired: Meet Liz Linderman

by Mary Lloyd +++++++++++++++ Play isn't just for kids, and we need to get better at it. These days, instead of playing, most of us watch. Football. Tennis. Soccer. A movie. They may be interesting, but they're nowhere near as therapeutic as doing something yourself. Being totally immersed in fun for a few hours can be as soothing as going on vacation for a week if you can … [Read more...] about Go Play!

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My name is Patricia Weaver. I am a producer, documentarian, speaker, co-creative consultant and coach and an age activist. I create and produce special events with organizations, non-profits, and community organizations. I specialize in promotion … [Read more...] about Be Inspired: Meet Patricia Weaver