Note: Occasionally, AgingWithPizzazz has a guest writer; it’s nice to mix things up a bit. Andrea has a history writing for seniors. We have guidelines for guest writers at:Guest-Posting-Guidelines-for-Aging-with-Pizzazz-2022.pdf (agingwithpizzazz.com) As the leaves start to change and the air takes on a slight chill, something in us knows that it’s time to snuggle up with […]
“What will we do with all our spare time?” That thought was at the heart of an essay published in 1930 by the economist John Maynard Keynes. In it, Keynes proposed that within a hundred years, technological and economic advances would bring humans to a point where we would work only three hours a day […]
This is my first time reading anything by Suzanne Ferrell and it won’t be the last. The title, book cover, and the synopsis pulled me in. The storyline kept me engaged from start to finish and the twists and turns made for a wonderful story of romance, danger, and suspense. Meet Jake Carlisle, an undercover […]
* Modern family dynamics include members living on multiple continents, connected only by online interactions and limited to the occasional “bucket-list” holiday adventure. It isn’t easy to maintain a personal connection with younger generations, with mobility and technological skill limitations, pandemic implications and travel restrictions all playing a role in this issue. Many of us […]
Learn how you can move toward your highest and best health today: What does it mean to you to be well? Most people I’ve conversed with about wellness said it is the absence of illness. Wondering if you agree… Being free of illness or disease is about the physical, which is just one aspect of […]
• Val was rattled this week after seeing a picture of her late mother from when she was 4 years younger than Val is today. Her mother appeared much older. Told Val she shouldn’t be surprised. She works very hard at eating right and remaining fit, has a natural beauty and, in fact, looks better […]
I was born and raised a Kansan. My parents taught me about weather awareness at an early age. Living in Tornado Alley requires a few safety precautions to boost one’s confidence and chances of surviving the wrath of nature. We know the rules by heart. Keep an eye on the sky when conditions are favorable […]
This year, retirees were jolted by the 14.5 percent hike in Medicare’s Part B premium for medical services. It was the second-largest percentage increase in at least 20 years. The monthly premium, which rose to $170, will drop to $165 in 2023. But medical care is an expensive proposition that consumes a big chunk of many retirees’ […]
When I visit schools to share my children’s books, the students always ask, “How do you know anyone will like them?” I say, “I don’t. But if I don’t write and publish them, I’ll never know.” When I write fiction for adults, the adults who read it always ask, “How do you know anyone will […]
To the Hybrid Boomer – I appreciate your support. Hybrid work is an experience! But what about hybrid work and productivity? Are we more productive on work from home days? A Hybrid work model is a mode of work that supports employees working from wherever they are. It can be a combination of onsite work […]
