As a youngster growing up with an older aunt and uncle, it sometimes got a little goofy around the house with absolutely no intention of causing such. One night my aunt got up to use the rest room in the tiny bath just off their bedroom. It was the middle of the night and not… Continue reading Night Moves by Linda Cheshire
Month: January 2015
Discounts for Ages 50+
A friend emailed me a list of businesses that offer special discounts to senior citizens. I have not verified every single place on the list but you can certainly use this as a guide and ask if they honor it when you visit one. Add these discounts to restaurant coupons (if allowed) and you can… Continue reading Discounts for Ages 50+
Be a Part of the Social Media World
According to Pew Internet & American Life Project, half of adults over 65 are online and Internet savvy. From April, 2009, to May, 2011, social networking site use among those over 65 grew 150%! That is huge! Today’s senior citizens are far more computer-savvy than previous generations. We work longer, exercise more, are more vital… Continue reading Be a Part of the Social Media World
Uncle Sam’s Helping Hand
There is a website to help senior citizens find any extra benefits that might make paying for some expenses a bit easier. Many older people rely on their monthly Social Security checks to pay all their expenses. The problem is, those checks seldom cover everything. Other potential help is available from special government assistance programs,… Continue reading Uncle Sam’s Helping Hand
A Few Tips to Green Up Your Cat
Our pets negatively impact the environment far more than we realize, but we humans can reduce the damage. We can all do our share by following the suggestions below: Don’t allow your cat to roam outside. Free-roaming cats take a huge toll on the environment. Felines are fascinated with birds and being instinctive hunters, they… Continue reading A Few Tips to Green Up Your Cat
Might As Well Laugh
The following was shared with me by a friend: Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same complaint. Both have trouble walking and appear to require hip surgery. The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, X-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week. The SECOND… Continue reading Might As Well Laugh
A National Park Perk for Seniors
Here is a travel and entertainment perk that all senior citizens, regardless of where you live, should consider. Courtesy of Uncle Sam, you can purchase a lifetime pass to all National parks for $10, if you obtain it at a Federal recreation site. Ordering it through the mail will cost you $20, due to… Continue reading A National Park Perk for Seniors
Still Driving!
“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” Author unknown. He rushed to help an elderly lady driver out of the car and sat her down on a nearby lawn chair. With some excitement he said, “You appear quite elderly to be driving.” “Well, yes, I am,” she replied proudly. … Continue reading Still Driving!
9 Tips to Save on Pet Care
Owning a dog or cat is a fairly reasonable cost, but there are some unavoidable fees involved. If you purchase an animal from a breeder or pet store, there will be a fee, often pricey. Then you may have to pay to spay or neuter your new pet. Adopting a pet from a reputable rescue… Continue reading 9 Tips to Save on Pet Care
Florida’s National Parks Offer the Real Florida
My beautiful state of Florida boasts several National “playgrounds” that welcome visitors who appreciate the diverse activities and natural beauty the parks offer. The most remote of these unique natural resources is the Dry Tortugas National Park located 70 miles West of Key West, Florida. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, visitors are greeted with lush… Continue reading Florida’s National Parks Offer the Real Florida