Advocating Non-Traditional Lifelong Growth and Productivity
I remember when we younger, kids would go to the woods with Mama to get a Christmas tree. It was an exciting time. On our farm we had a choice of cedars, hollys (with thorny leaves) or small pines. These evergreens were always available so a decision was necessary. After we agreed on a certain tree, one brother would be along to cut and carry the tree back … [Read more...] about Remembering “Simply Christmas”
By Barbara Morris
I love success stories. I am inspired by women determined to achieve their dreams, regardless of their age, and there is no better place to witness success (and failure) of women of all ages than on the TV show, “Shark Tank”.
A recent Shark Tank … [Read more...] about Two Grannies in a Garage
Yes it can! This is according to the couples that I interviewed for my book, Successful Second Marriages. What prompted a book about second marriages? The failure of my own second marriage, and my admiration for remarrieds who found success in this second chance love. Success, in spite, of the negative numbers for second marriages. Statistics approximate that half of … [Read more...] about Can Love Be Better the Second Time Around?
The Los Angeles Times is beginning a series of articles about the large number of people who have died from prescription drugs in the LA area. Their tally did not include drug deaths by suicide, or deaths from drug-related accidents, or from deaths by overdose where people bought prescription drugs on the street.
Right now, prescription drugs are … [Read more...] about A License to Kill: Prescription Drug Deaths
Let. It. Go.: How to Stop Running the Show and Start Walking by Faith by Karen Ehman
Reviewed by Arlene Pellicane
Calling all women who like to be in control! You probably want to arrange your home a certain way, manage your health, make decisions for your adult children, and make sure everyone gets what they need when they need it.
Why can't I....why won't I, blog anymore? It's been soooo long since I posted anything on either of my websites: www.heyboomers.com and www.insecretdiffusion.com. By now, the news that I need to share to catch everyone up on my life is so extensive that I simply put off doing it, over and over again.
Plus, the underlying problem is not likely to … [Read more...] about Help! My Net is Losing its Stranglehold
Dressing for “comfort” has become rampant in this world of instant gratification. It’s too much bother to get up early to fix our hair, put on a little makeup and dress with care.
I recently gave an “all hands” presentation to a large corporation. A woman from the call center told me before the presentation, “I take the time to put on makeup and … [Read more...] about Women Need to be True to Themselves
Social Bullying Prevalent in Children's Television
A new research study led by an Indiana University professor has found that social bullying is just as prevalent in children's television as depictions of physical aggression.
[Read more...] about November 2012 Research to Help Live and Feel Better
A reader commented on my article about middle-age “mean girls” behavior in the October issue of my newsletter. I responded briefly to the comment but wouldn’t you know – I have lots more to say about it.
The comment:
Great advice! As one who is in her … [Read more...] about Do Women Deny Their Age or Compete With Daughters?
Nine years ago, while serving as a Peace Corps health volunteer in Honduras, I first encountered a medical brigade organized by International Health Service of Minnesota (IHS, ihsmn.org). I’ve returned to Honduras eight times since leaving the Peace Corps to volunteer with IHS in villages located around the picturesque mountain town of La Esperanza, the … [Read more...] about Calling All Adventure-Loving Medical Volunteers
