A few years ago, my 50th high school reunion loomed a few months out. As it is for so many others, that event reminded me of my advancing years and wrinkles. The worst for me was my eyes. A television ad appeared at just the right time for a company performing facelifts on aging faces. I… Continue reading Cosmetic Surgery: Vanity Has Its Limits
Month: January 2015
Grandkids Welcome Here
Our then 5-year-old grandson, Josef, said it best: “Pop-Pops, I like to be here, ‘cause nobody yells at me.” I’m sure his father would say that wasn’t necessarily true when he was a child but hey, grandparents are supposed to provide a soft place for kids to land. Jim and I don’t believe… Continue reading Grandkids Welcome Here
Life In the Uninhibited Lane
Since moving to Florida, I have encountered some bewildering situations involving older folks. It seems that as some seniors age, inhibitions and common sense go out the window. There was the elderly woman who tried to back out of a parking space with her husband standing directly behind the car, giving orders. She ran him… Continue reading Life In the Uninhibited Lane
Have You Undergone These Tests?
We may be over 60, but we have a lot of living left to do. To be able to live life to its fullest, it’s important to take the best care of our bodies possible. To stay young longer and to feel good, medical professionals recommend certain tests as we approach our senior years. Some… Continue reading Have You Undergone These Tests?
Not Dressed Up and Everywhere to Go…by Linda Cheshire
Like two kids, my husband and I excitedly packed our bags for a 3 day trek to San Antonio for a referee related trip. We love San Antonio and were pleased that the organization was picking up the tab for our lovely room in a wonderful hotel! We looked forward to some leftover time… Continue reading Not Dressed Up and Everywhere to Go…by Linda Cheshire
Memories of Times Past Help Create Our Future
On a recent trip to Tennessee, I stayed at the home of a high school friend. We attended a lunch get-together with a few other high school classmates. After lunch, many of us adjourned to my hostess’s home for more conversation and reminiscing over chocolate martinis. Talk included stories of our misdeeds in school,… Continue reading Memories of Times Past Help Create Our Future
Are Dental Implants the Solution for You?
One of the “joys” of getting older is that we sometimes encounter serious dental problems. Occasionally, a tooth must be extracted. In days gone by, our options were limited. If there were stable teeth on either side of the one pulled, a bridge could be constructed for the empty space. A partial plate was… Continue reading Are Dental Implants the Solution for You?
Making Life Fun
This came to me from a friend: Yesterday, my daughter again asked me why I didn’t do something useful with my time. Talking about my “doing something useful” seemed to be her favorite topic of conversation. She was “only thinking of me” and suggested I go down to the senior center and hang out with… Continue reading Making Life Fun
Retarded Grandparents
The following was supposedly reported by a teacher, grammar mistakes and all. Author Unknown. After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils to write an essay on how they spent their holiday away from school. One child wrote the following: We always spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa. They used to live in a… Continue reading Retarded Grandparents
10 Tips to Keep You Safe from Flu
Lying in bed sick with the flu is a miserable experience for anyone, but it is especially hard on senior citizens. The best thing to do is to avoid likely contaminants whenever possible. Health care professionals all have their own ideas, but there are some common denominators. Get plenty of sleep/rest. Studies have shown that… Continue reading 10 Tips to Keep You Safe from Flu