We first discussed visiting Greece around the dinner table when our youngest son was studying Ancient History in school. My family laughs at my insistence on researching our vacations before planning the itinerary, but that method has led us to some amazing trips. Trying to satisfy 3 people with different interests was not an… Continue reading Know Before You Go: The Greek Peloponnese and Mainland
Month: April 2015
Technically Yours
It’s not enough to be almost sixty-eight years old and trying to keep up with technology – now I’m trying to bring a friend into this century. Believe it or not, she still has a rotary phone! If you met her, you would think her to be a modern, up to date woman, dressed… Continue reading Technically Yours
Dating – A Mean Old Woman’s Story
It’s been a long time since I began the trek through various dating sites to see just what the hullabaloo was about. Several months brought more disappointment than joy, with one brief intermission of happiness when I met a handsome fellow for a drink. When I refused a kiss, our dating saga ended before… Continue reading Dating – A Mean Old Woman’s Story
Senior Communities: Yes Or No?
Many of today’s seniors aren’t ready to accept old age. We are busy! We travel; we garden; we swim; bike; take classes; volunteer. And some of us even raise grandchildren. We don’t have time to grow old. But like it or not, the years will eventually catch up to us, and we’ll welcome the opportunity… Continue reading Senior Communities: Yes Or No?
How to Like (Or at Least Accept) the Way You Look Today
Two days ago, I “celebrated” another birthday. The quotation marks are because I’m not sure celebrating is the correct word. Although, I guess I should just be glad I’m still around another year to do so. One thing that gets harder and harder to do each year is to look in that bathroom mirror each… Continue reading How to Like (Or at Least Accept) the Way You Look Today
The Miracles of Paperless Medical Records
If you are as old as I am, you will remember going to the doctor’s office and seeing a wall of shelving with row after row of patient files. You will remember the nurse and then the doctor adding information to your patient file as your examination and treatment continued. I also remember hearing… Continue reading The Miracles of Paperless Medical Records
Root Canals: The Good and the Bad
By the time we reach our 60’s, many of us have suffered the pain and indignities of a root canal. And once you’ve had one, you aren’t likely to forget the experience. Along with the painful injection of numbing solutions in your gums, a large, rubbery sheet is attached to metal pieces that are placed in… Continue reading Root Canals: The Good and the Bad