Now that I have revitalized a novel, Happenings, which I had left moldering on the shelf for a few years, I have re-visited another potential book, this time, about Fergus Blecher, an odd name for an odd guy. He is the main character in this unfinished manuscript, which I can’t… Read More »Books That Make You Chuckle, Chortle Or Crack You Up!
Perhaps people who are forgetful don’t have Alzheimer’s—it’s just that they have so much life experience they have nowhere to put it! It seems they must forget some of the old stuff to let the new information in. And if they have active lives, they are still busy making memories,… Read More »Is it Alzheimer’s or Just the Aging Process?
Did I scan the menu for my favorite meals, check out the décor, look for the recreational events? No, the first thing I did was seek out the nicest people. Luckily, I didn’t have to look hard, since most of them are friendly and welcoming. Since much of the social… Read More »The First Thing I Did at My Retirement Residence
I’m back, after a months’ absence. The time has flown by and it’s a shock to realize that I haven’t posted an article since July 16. So, in the spirit of giving myself a mental jolt, here I am at last! It has been an eventful month. On July 22,… Read More »I’ve Done It! I have moved to a Retirement Residence.
So, you have reached the ‘Golden Age’ of retirement. You have your health, your financial security and a great many of the benefits you have always valued. Understanding how these advantages fit into your new stage in life is of the utmost importance and is your next step. Experts tell… Read More »The Golden Age and What that Really Means
It’s finally happening. After decades of long hours and hard work, it’s time to hang up your hat and retire. As retirement approaches, you can’t help being excited. That is, if you really want to be retired. For most people, it’s a positive, transformational, life-changing experience, and the longer you… Read More »The Secret to Finding Joy After Retirement
There are two ways to handle becoming older: accept it, and decide to live a diminished life, accept it but stay as involved and competent as possible. You might be tempted to think, “I’ve worked hard all my life, why shouldn’t I take it easy and rest on my laurels… Read More »Becoming Wiser and More Alive as You Age
For many seniors who have lived a long and full life, whether in a house or apartment, moving to a retirement residence may be the next step. Like any move, this will have the same challenges, if not more. They will be losing some of their independence. They will have… Read More »How to Prepare For a Move to a Senior Residence
When I feel inspired and get to my computer early in the day, the ideas flow and I am usually rewarded with a few pages of script for my blog. I sit back after a couple of hours and read what I have written. More often than not, I’m… Read More »From Books to Blogging
Are you confident, striding through the world, completely in control? Are you relentlessly curious, trying new things without a moment of caution? Do you exhibit a particular manner of expression? Are you distinctively casual, formal, or friendly, and follow your own code in whatever company you are with? When a… Read More »How Do You Walk Through the World?
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