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Are you old? How do you know? Our culture says you are old if you are at retirement age, which is 62-65. At that age, you MUST be old because our backward culture has decreed (and no one challenges it) that 40 is middle age. You are old when you accept outdated stereotypical norms that refuse to die or fail to catch up with the reality that many people are living longer, … [Read more...] about Old Age Misconceptions and Realities

MEET KELLEIGH NELSON Occasionally, I will introduce you to friends and others working tirelessly to preserve our Constitution, Republic, and way of life. Some of you will immediately recognize their names. Several are at the top of my list, but a standout is Kelleigh Nelson. I've known her for a long time; if Kelleigh says the "sky is falling," she will back up her … [Read more...] about Real World News November 2024

I know that a lot of folks don’t like to talk or even THINK about politics. This message is for you. Politics has always been a dirty business. Decade by decade since the end of WW II, the political “arts” have grown more and more filthy; so much so that the details would fill 1000 Substacks. There is so much. that it is a topic for another day. If you are curious, look up … [Read more...] about Deadly Thoughts and Deeds Are On The Ballot

Q: Which do you want first, the good news or the bad? A: I’ll give you the bad news first then the good, along with hope through real evidence you might have imagined as not feasible or possible. I’ve switched gears, in part, this month – because of something I saw and how it relates to what I’m learning about lately. It started when I saw a construction fence … [Read more...] about Your Health Is Not Our Business

This message is for me and anyone else who needs these words at this time. Maybe you’ve been there: A pivotal moment when discomfiting realization washed over you, after years of believing you had correct understanding about something. One such moment happened for me while reading the Bible, when I saw clearly, from the Word of God, that what I’d believed about this world, … [Read more...] about Living In The Matrix

How many times do we hear we shouldn’t be stressed? Easier said than done. We live in a fast-paced world where everything we do seems to stress us out. Even the morning alarm puts us in a stressful state. What does all this stress do to our bodies? Where should I start? Let’s start with the hormone cortisol. In our primitive ancestor's time, if we were face to face with a … [Read more...] about What Does Chronic Stress Do to Us?

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

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!