July 23rd, 2023 Royce Shook
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 […]
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July 22nd, 2023 Royce Shook
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. […]
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July 21st, 2023 Royce Shook
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 […]
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July 20th, 2023 Royce Shook
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 […]
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July 19th, 2023 Royce Shook
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 […]
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July 18th, 2023 Royce Shook
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 […]
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July 17th, 2023 Royce Shook
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 […]
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July 16th, 2023 Royce Shook
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 […]
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July 15th, 2023 Royce Shook
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 […]
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July 14th, 2023 Royce Shook
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 […]
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