1. My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God and I didn’t. 2. I don’t suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it. 3. Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them. 4. I used to have a handle on life, but it broke. 5. Don’t […]
A mother gave her 10-year-old a math test today. He spent nearly an hour and used four sheets of scratch paper. He worked on each problem with intense concentration. And then, with a deep breath, he handed it to her to be graded. She quickly worked my way through the test and calculated his score. […]
It’s common to feel overwhelmed and uncertain when going through a life or work transition. Finding clarity on where you are, where to focus your energy, and what emotions to expect can provide comfort. One way to do this is by creating a personal metaphor for your transition. Metaphors have the power to inspire inner […]
As I write this I am in great pain, I injured my shoulder and my hip is acting up and so I am feeling a bit sorry for myself. So, in the spirit of adventure, to stop feeling sorry for myself, and to keep on a theme here are some quotes about ageing and the […]
We are coming up fast to a transition, September 1 is the transition from summer to fall even though the Autumnal equinox is about September 23. This is when our day and night are of equal length, marking the start of autumn. But on September 1st students are thinking about returning to school, farmers are […]
I hate being patronized. By the way, patronized means they speak with a sense of superority. I love it when people talk down to me. It makes me feel so much better about myself. My boss always talks to me like I’m a child. I think he forgets that I’m an adult and not his […]
Choosing who you want to be and the life you want to live is an active decision that requires you to listen to your inner voice and trust yourself. Every day you have to choose to be the person you want to be and choose to be the person you’re supposed to be. It’s not […]
Summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the outdoors, but some seniors don’t have the desire or energy to go hiking, swimming or fishing. I’ve put together a list of activities that I think would be fun for seniors. There are a lot of ways to make the summer fun, so if […]
In the last couple of years, there has been a move towards embracing a more comprehensive account of telehealth, in particular. Telehealth has been defined as a service that ‘uses equipment to monitor people’s health in their own home… [monitoring] vital signs such as blood pressure, blood oxygen levels or weight. This significant increase in […]
Thanks to Aubrey for this gem. Bert, at 85 years old, always wanted a pair of soft spike golf shoes like Freddie Couples, so, seeing some on sale after his round, he bought them. He was so delighted with his purchase, he decided to wear them home to show the missus. Walking proudly into the […]
