Why Isn’t There a Book On Aging Gracefully? The other day at the Senior Center where I work to deliver meals to shut-ins, we had a few minutes to just sit and chat. With a laugh, Ms. Martha, the Center Manager asked, “Why isn’t there a book on aging gracefully?” “Because there is nothing… Continue reading Aging Gracefully – Why Isn’t There a Book?
Category: Over 50 and Fabulous
Beauty is not just for the young and neither is living.
Wondering How to Have a Happy Class Reunion?
Wondering How to Have a Happy 50th Class Reunion? Happy 50th Class Reunion the invitation read. Taken aback, I immediately began counting the years. Gulp. Yes, fifty years, which passed in a blur, now taunted me in that invitation. My brother, who attended a couple of his own, thought I should immediately accept. That was… Continue reading Wondering How to Have a Happy Class Reunion?
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
Where Do You Look for Happiness?
We search for happiness everywhere, except within our own hearts and abilities.
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
Cuddling – The Misunderstood Form of Lovemaking
Cuddling – A Touchy Situation? “I am not into cuddling. I just do not want to be touched!” So said a friend when I mentioned how much I missed cuddling with my husband. He died six long years ago. “Bru and I always cuddled. And at night, we slept spooning against one another.” “If I… Continue reading Cuddling – The Misunderstood Form of Lovemaking
How We Waste Time Arguing
A man wrote to an advice columnist about a curious happening when his wife of 41 years had a brush with cancer. He noted that suddenly each of them became deaf, dumb and blind to words and actions that would have caused ‘discussions’ before. They found it equally amazing that they became forgetful of… Continue reading How We Waste Time Arguing
How to Take Happiness Into Your Own Hands
Today, my dears, we have a lesson on How to Take Happiness Into Your Own Hands. Over the past several days, I have witnessed a large number of Facebook posts talking about how horrible men are. There are posts about how they abuse women. Another post talks about their bad manners around women. Others still,… Continue reading How to Take Happiness Into Your Own Hands