I don’t think I fully understood or appreciated the effect political correctness has had on language until I took my car to the repair shop one morning last week. Ernie, the service manager who wrote up my service order, told me he’d call to let me know what his team found, to get my permission […]
It’s easy enough to put together clothes in a suitcase when you’re traveling, but does it work for the activities and weather? That’s the true goal of a great suitcase, which is why I showcased my woman’s clothing packing guide that took me 50 years to figure out.As part of that guide, I am giving […]
My friend Ken is one who wants the best for seniors in our community and he works hard to this end. He and I have different outlooks on this issue, but we agree that seniors need to be heard. In a recent newsletter, Ken started a call for action by recalling how we, as seniors, […]
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In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, where decisions can make or break your venture, having a clear business plan is your secret weapon. So, you might be wondering, what’s all the fuss about a business plan? Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s not just a piece of paper; it’s your roadmap to success. […]
Whatever happened to candy stripers? Of course, I’m talking about the teen volunteers who donned red and white stripes (hence the name “candy striper”) in hospitals who would chat with the patients and help make them comfortable. Candy Stripers VolunteeringSource: Florida Memory/Wikimedia Commons/Public DomainCivic engagement todayVolunteerism and community activities were common school requirements for high […]
By Jerry Zezima As a baby boomer who was bad at math in high school, I have calculated that 70 is the new 60. Using the new math, 70 is the new 50. And for grandparents, 70 is the new 10. That was the consensus at a fabulous 70th birthday party for members of the […]
It’s scary to consider that you, or a loved one, may have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease involves the parts of the brain that controls thought, memory, and language. As you may have observed in others, Alzheimer’s can gradually make it hard to carry out even the simplest of daily […]
Trust is a critical element in our everyday lives. The relationships we enter are centered on trust. Whether we are going to work, shopping online, or meeting a stranger, trust becomes the yardstick for how far that relationship may go. For those of you in a significant relationship with a life partner, trust means everything […]
I facilitate because I am Palestinian but being Palestinian has actually moulded me to be a better facilitator Every chair needs an adornment I’m proud to be Palestinian. I’m proud to be a Start-up Founder. I’m proud to be an Expert Facilitator. As I explained in last week’s blog, these 3 things are not a coincidence. […]
