In this post, I write about the experience of midlife through the lens of individuation, a term coined by C.G. Jung, one of the founders of depth psychology – the study of the unconscious. My favorite writer on the topic is Jungian Analyst, Murray Stein, and one book you might enjoy is, The Principle of […]
(489 words) What if Jesus returns today at about 3 p.m.? I’m hoping He does and I hope He decides to materialize right here in my office. Why here? I suspect The Lord is going to need a stiff drink or two, and The Tin Lizzy is a great place to initiate some introductory philosophizing. […]
Nothing quite says spring has sprung like fresh green vegetables, even though this is a fast and fabulous recipe that you can enjoy all year long. It’s a great way to get more vegetables in your diet, and even though it has a cream and butter sauce, I like to think that the health benefits […]
We are all vulnerable to food cravings, irrespective of how long we have been in food addiction recovery. Cravings are triggered by certain foods, people, places, and events, which cause the brain’s emotional centres to ignite. Cravings often catch us unaware and triggers sadly contribute to relapse. However, by understanding a person’s unique triggers they […]
Usually, the topic of this blog is retirement and living well as we age. But sometimes things just bug me and I have to say something — usually about the declining morality and general lack of standards in our society today. I wonder if you agree. Item number 1 is […]
At eighteen I had no plan and this totally shocks me. How in the hell did I get to my high school graduation, class of 1982 with no plan? That’s just not like me. I don’t even remember what I was thinking that last year of high school. I imagine I was on auto pilot, […]
For a spring break, I thought we might like a change of pace, so here’s something new. At AgingWithPizzazz, I make every effort to embrace ideas or tips that live up to the name of this content blog. Still, I realize that there are many other sites out there on Aging, Senior Interests and Health. […]
Cooper, our lovely and loving family dog of 14 years, who was much more than just a dog to us, passed away. We had to put him to sleep. Being with him in his last moments, holding him, caressing his thick and beautiful hair has been a hard thing to go through. Nonetheless, an experience […]
It’s almost April! What does that mean? It means it’s time to learn all about the most exciting month of the year. April is a month that’s full of surprises. The month of April is filled with lots of fun activities, birthdays, anniversaries, and other joyous events. So… sit back and enjoy this fun and whimsical read […]
Despite near zero evidence anyone reads these here, yet again, are my bestest, most razzle-dazzlest tweets of the month. Enjoy! Or don’t …• It must have been difficult being married to Plato. As a big shot Greek philosopher, he must’ve attracted his share of female admirers. But if she ever busted him in a compromising […]
