Carol North, Author at Sexy Sassy Seniors

Older Folks Survive Stress During the Pandemic

The world today presents challenges for everyone. Not everyone is well-equipped to deal with the turmoil and difficulties we face. However, older folks often survive stress better than many, because over the years we saw the world change, evolve, and continue on, regardless of human behavior. Jim and I no longer stay strictly at home.… Continue reading Older Folks Survive Stress During the Pandemic

Nobody Wants Grandma’s Keepsakes

Grandma’s keepsakes clearly won’t win popularity contests with the kids and grandkids. Our style just doesn’t fly in today’s world. I’m ok with that but there are some antiques and a few other items that I hung on to and would like to see stay in the family. However, realist that I am, that’s not… Continue reading Nobody Wants Grandma’s Keepsakes

How Seniors at Risk Can Stay Busy During the Quarantine

By now everyone knows that as a group, we are seniors at risk for the Covid-19 virus. The news media drums it into our listening ears multiple times a day. Social media is full of warnings for seniors (as well as those with compromised immune systems) to stay at home and out of harm’s way. … Continue reading How Seniors at Risk Can Stay Busy During the Quarantine

There’s Nothing Like a Southern Tea Room

My first visit to a Southern tea room occurred in early childhood when Mother and I often rode a bus to downtown Nashville for lunch at Satsuma Tea Room. As I grew older, my friends and I repeated that event, often followed by shopping or a movie. Satsuma Tea Room opened in 1918 by two Home… Continue reading There’s Nothing Like a Southern Tea Room

Beware the Scams Targeting Seniors!

Have you ever answered the phone late at night to, “Grandma, it’s me, and I need help. I’m in jail.,” or some variation on that theme? It happened to me one night a few years ago and because I was asleep, it took me a few minutes to wake up and realize what was going… Continue reading Beware the Scams Targeting Seniors!

6 Great Online Stores for Your Shopping Needs

Do you enjoy shopping? Or do the crowds get to you and you return home so worn out that you swear never to do that again? If so, these suggestions may be just what you need! What really bugs me is shopping for furniture and home decor. I never know what I want until… Continue reading 6 Great Online Stores for Your Shopping Needs

5 Tips to Keep the Holidays Happy

It’s that time of year again. You know…the time when we drive ourselves to the brink of exhaustion trying to create perfect holidays for our families. It doesn’t matter how old we are, we still want our children and grandchildren to experience the holidays “the way it used to be.” But darn it all, some… Continue reading 5 Tips to Keep the Holidays Happy

An American Warrior in Life & in His Community

Warriors come in all walks of life. Some live a military life; others fight battles on the home front. Still others serve their fellow man, giving back to their communities and families. The folks of Warren County, Tennessee, lost a true American warrior. Last week, one of the bravest, kindest men I have ever known… Continue reading An American Warrior in Life & in His Community

Plan Your Retirement & Live the Way You Choose

Plan your retirement in advance so the choices fit what you want. Some people begin planning very early. Others drift into retirement, casually and happily. Still others wake up one day and realize retirement looms, and they have no idea what to do with the rest of their lives, much less how to pay for… Continue reading Plan Your Retirement & Live the Way You Choose

6 Reasons Why People Give Up Their Dogs

On a local social media group, I followed a thread about a “found” dog as the rescuers searched for his owner. This dog was old, blind and deaf and found wandering alone along a busy road. The owner was eventually found but because the animal was old, the man no longer wanted his pet. Said… Continue reading 6 Reasons Why People Give Up Their Dogs