Computer dating is the primary way we seniors meet and “go out” these days. It can be fun and it can be dangerous. We have to decide whether the person is a decent sort or if we are being scammed. Unfortunately, scamming has become a favorite pastime on all computer sites, but dating electronically… Continue reading 3 Ways Seniors Can Survive Computer Dating
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Five Ways Scammers Pick Victims
The ‘I Know You From Somewhere’ Ruse This is the latest story of a scammer hoping to succeed in scamming with your hostess through dating promises. Too often they succeed with scamming seniors. Why? Because, like all predators, they seek out those they presume are weak and helpless. This poor fellow had no idea… Continue reading Five Ways Scammers Pick Victims
Dating Seniors: Roses Often Have Thorns
Before I begin this dating caper, let me say I was fortunate enough to marry a man who supported me in every way possible, as I attempted to move from a shy flower to a beautiful rose. Let me also say one should always remember a beautiful rose has thorns, which may be quite painful. What… Continue reading Dating Seniors: Roses Often Have Thorns
It’s Not Just About YOU!
Dear friends, when you become ill, although you may think so, it is NOT all about YOU. No matter how radically ill you feel or how self pity joins you in lamenting your fate, it is never all about YOU. It’s about the falling people-dominoes, with whom you come in contact. It is about… Continue reading It’s Not Just About YOU!
When a Chest is Not a Treasure
Hello, Angels, Maggie has returned to a dating site she used while in Florida. Now that’s she resides in a different state, it is imperative to check out the possibilities from old dating sites in new places. Almost immediately, she found a gentleman, and she uses that term loosely, who wanted to meet ‘the lady with the… Continue reading When a Chest is Not a Treasure
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
Haven’t Talked to Her in 75 Years – Ain’t Gonna Do It Now!
Since my brother became ill, I attended most doctor appointments or sat with him each day when he stayed in the hospital. Knowing more about his health than he at that point, I answered questions from doctors and nurses. I automatically spoke regarding illnesses and medications he took, as well as when he visited… Continue reading Haven’t Talked to Her in 75 Years – Ain’t Gonna Do It Now!
Reverse Mortgage – Blessing or Curse?
Reverse Mortgage – Blessing or Curse? Those reverse mortgage advertisements look like blessings to seniors. But, is it in reality a blessing or a curse? “Wow, honey, I think that could work for us. That reverse mortgage looks as though it could solve any money problems we have. What do you think? June’s voice held… Continue reading Reverse Mortgage – Blessing or Curse?
How to Get More From Your Senior Job Interview
Retirement Means Going to Work! Ever tried to come out of the mothballs and go back to work? After several years of looking after my husband and going through the final farewells, I moved back to my beloved Florida. There I discovered something that stunned me…retirement simply isn’t the fun we all figured it… Continue reading How to Get More From Your Senior Job Interview