A friend sent me the following and I am sharing it. But the sentiment in the poem is dark so I rewrote it with apologies to the original unknown author. CRABBY OLD MAN When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, it was believed that he had […]
Social anxiety disorder symptoms can vary. Some individuals may only suffer from a specific fear such as eating or drinking, speaking, or writing if others are around or watching. Some people have a fear or going to the bathroom in a public restroom. Other people are fearful in all social situations and are never comfortable. […]
I was sent the following quote the other week. “Those who achieve great things, defeat long odds, and become legends, don’t have anything you don’t have. They just kept showing up, expecting a miracle, long after everyone else got practical.” I thought it was a powerful and inspiring thought! Here is why Everyone has the […]
Choosing the right path for life isn’t always easy. We might run into problems and have to figure out what works best for us. Before we can make the decision to live life in retirement to the fullest, we need to take a good look at who we are and how we live. Finding the […]
When I was in high school one of my best friends was a musician with an older brother who became the father of a singer Diane Krall. I am not a big jazz fan, but I have followed her career with interest, even though I have lost contact with my high school friend. For those […]
What do you see, dear ones? What do you see? What are you thinking when you’re looking at me? A worker, a fighter, a hero of old, Who fought for rights, and a life to be told. Who marched in parades, and spoke out loud, For fair wages, and a better crowd. Who demanded freedom, […]
Just Face It, Your Kids Think You’re an Artifact (Ancient and no longer relevant) Remember when you were young and convinced you’d never grow up? Thirty seemed ancient, and you figured you’d never actually get there. Well, surprise—you did! And now you’re over fifty-five with teenage grandchildren who think you’re straight out of the Stone […]
Have you ever wondered where your time went? Sure, you have…we all have at one point in our lifetime. We all sit around looking back at a series of wasted time we invested and wonder where the time went. If we had planned, organized, worked hard, and set goals, we would be looking back and […]
Retirement can be so much fun as you explore new learning opportunities, Here are some tales from those who took the plunge into retirement. 1. Lifelong Learning for a Sharp Mind When Nancy retired at 60, she was worried about how she would fill her days. She decided to enroll in a local art class, […]
Since the summer started, I have lost some friends and family, and two stories caught my eye. The first was about recent reports highlight the increasing availability and use of virtual grief support groups for seniors. Many organizations and community centers are now offering online support sessions where seniors can share their experiences and feelings […]
