Those who read these posts over time, may have noticed that I post my small attempts at humour every few weeks. I do that because humour can be a powerful tool in dealing with stress and its effects. I know that for many the prospect of retiring can be stressful and for many living in […]
Remember, these jokes are meant to be light-hearted and humorous. Enjoy! 1. “OLD” IS WHEN…. Your sweetie says, “Let’s go upstairs and make love,” and you answer, “Honey, I can’t do both!” 2. OLD” IS WHEN…. Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes -and you’re barefoot. 3. “OLD” IS WHEN…. A sexy babe […]
The week of Nov. 5 to 11 is Veterans’ Week, an opportunity for Canadians to recognize the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices of our veterans. It is a truly national undertaking with ceremonies, activities and commemorative events taking place across the country. To our veterans and their families, thank you for answering the call to serve […]
I found that shifting from being a night owl to becoming an early riser was a challenging endeavor, but with determination and discipline, I made the transition. As someone who used to stay up late and struggle to wake up early, I’ve discovered a few effective strategies that have helped me become an early bird. […]
When I first started working, I was a night owl, and found it hard to get up and be at work at 8:00 AM and being productive by 8:30 AM. So, over a period of time I shifted to become more of an early riser than a night owl. I did find out that being […]
We need to find ways to make our voices heard, here are some more ideas. Stay informed about proposed legislation related to senior rights and ageism. Support bills and initiatives that aim to address these issues and urge your elected officials to support them as well. Share information about relevant legislation with your networks to […]
We need to speak out about the treatment of seniors, and there are many ways to do this without marching and picket lines. As we reflect on the challenges faced by seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, it is crucial that we recognize the importance of addressing ageism and advocating for improved treatment and […]
My friend Ken is one who wants the best for seniors in our community and he works hard to this end. He and I have different outlooks on this issue, but we agree that seniors need to be heard. In a recent newsletter, Ken started a call for action by recalling how we, as seniors, […]
I was thinking about the decline in reading culture and wondered if this is a bad thing or just the next step in the evolution of how humans expand our understanding of the world, providing us with facts, insights, and perspectives including language development, cognitive development, imagination and creativity, empathy and emotional intelligence, personal growth […]
The Top 10 Reading Statistics and Facts. The source of the following is https://comfyliving.net/reading-statistics/ · 43 million US adults possess low literacy skills. · People aged 15–44 in the US spend 10 minutes or less per day reading. · 27% of adults in the US didn’t read a book in 2018. · The United States literacy […]
