Inspiring Quotes
As we go through life, we encounter short sentences or phrases from others which speak to us. These quotes might be comforting, inspirational, humoroRead More…
Category: Lifestyle
I Love You – Now Let Me Die
I must admit it’s my greatest fear. Heights? Closed spaces? Losing my ability to get around? All of those rank high on my list. But my number onRead More…
Are Seniors Afraid of Technology?
It’s a variation on the old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Or in this case, “Senior citizens can’t adapt to the new techRead More…
The Ethics of Tipping
Tipping. It has been a bane of American commerce since it was introduced following the Civil War. How much should I tip? Is there a minimum requiremeRead More…
Solitude for Health
In today’s connected world, it can seem almost imperative that we remain in touch with others 24/7. The ‘ding’ signifying “you’ve got mailRead More…
Regrets
“Regrets, I’ve had a few,” says the lyric of a popular song sung by Frank Sinatra, “But then again, too few to mention.” But by the timeRead More…
Why You Should Keep a Journal
In another post, I wrote about various methods of keeping a journal. But that article didn’t answer the basic question – why should you consider keRead More…
Reinventing Yourself to Stay Young
Reinventing myself? We have all heard the responses: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” “That’s fine for young people but not for somRead More…
Ritual – Bringing Stability to Our Lives
In his book, The Power of Ritual, Harvard Divinity School fellow Casper ter Kuile presents compelling evidence that our lives are being made more strRead More…
Social Media – Benefit or Nightmare
I was an early adopter of social media, long before the term existed. In 1988, I wrote a journal article discussing the use of a computerized bulletiRead More…