In the 1980s, I served as the department head at a large senior secondary school, where I worked closely with many older teachers. I noticed that as they reached or approached 60, many of them began experiencing more health problems than they had just a few years earlier. At the time, I assumed the stress […]

 1. Why don’t scarecrows have brains? They’re full of straw. 2. What do you call a scarecrow who’s really good at his job? A scare-excellent. 3. Why did the pumpkin get a ticket? It was caught jack-o’-lantern-ing. 4. What do you call a pumpkin that’s afraid of heights? A squash-afraid. 5. Why did the leaf […]

1. Two peanuts were walking down the street on Halloween. One was a-salted. 2. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! 3. What’s the best band to listen to in the fall? The Spice Girls, because everything’s pumpkin spice! 4. Why do trees hate math? Because they keep […]

October, a month of transition, marks the end of summer’s warmth and the beginning of autumn’s embrace. It’s a time of renewal and fresh starts, a season that inspires new beginnings. September is a special time when summer ends and brings October and its fall promises something fresh. It is also a time of renewal. […]

September’s kiss, a gentle sigh, Summer’s end, a sweet goodbye. New beginnings, hearts aflame, As teachers watch, a fresh acclaim. Nature’s dance, a playful tease, Rain and winds, a summer’s ease. Sunny days, a warm embrace, Autumn’s promise, a hopeful chase. Renewal’s time, a season’s grace, Darkness nears a winter’s space. Dreamers dream, of love […]

September whispers, soft and low, A summer’s end, a fall’s bright glow. The leaves begin their dance in air, As autumn comes with winds to share. Mother Nature, playing tricks, With rain that falls, and sun that sticks, One moment cool, the next, a blaze— A playful end to summer’s days. Yet in this shifting, […]

One of the ideas to help overcome the fear of retirement is to find a cause one area about, easier said than done.Finding causes you care about involves a bit of introspection and exploration. Here are some steps to help you identify and engage with causes that resonate with you: 1. Reflect on Your Values […]

Whenever I attend events with pre-retirees and retirees, I enjoy asking questions and listening to their thoughts on retirement. Many times, I’ve spoken with experienced, capable, and well-connected individuals who share their concerns with me: “You know, I’m really apprehensive about retirement. I have enough money, sure, but I’ve never thought about what else I […]

 Indeed, perfect happiness often lies in the small, everyday moments, rather than grand events. Remember, happiness is not a destination, but a journey. It’s the accumulation of small, joyful moments that add up to a life well-lived. Just as a beautiful sunset is made up of individual rays of light, a grandchild’s giggle is a collection […]

Smiling is not just a simple expression of joy; it can have profound effects on our well-being. Engaging in activities that induce smiling and laughter can stimulate positive emotions, which in turn may help improve cognitive function and memory.  Research suggests that the act of smiling triggers the release of neuropeptides that work to fight […]