The Internet Grandad is an absolutely delightful writer and one of my very favorite Bloggers. I thought I'd share one of his videos as a way of introducing you to him.. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=geriatric1927&view=videos
Seniors
Shhhh! Don't tell anyone but if you're a senior you're one of the elite and among some of the most lucky citizens. There have been a lot of people thrown into a quandary and, admittedly many have been pretty angry in the last years. There will be more as baby boomers continue to age. The [for the rest of the story, click here]
Seniors, who are like me tend to live by seasons. Winter is a time for indoor activities, hand crafts, reading, catching up on movies, baking. If you're like me with less appreciation for bitter cold weather, you're not likely to get outdoors much. But come Spring, it's a whole 'nother world with opportunities to enjoy [for the rest of the story, click here]
If you are lucky enough to have a digital camera you have the source of countless hours of entertainment. Keeping it close at hand will ensure that you can capture those precious moments that otherwise would escape our attention. Witness the photo to the right. I was trying to get some work done this morning. [for the rest of the story, click here]
When an individual reaches that "certain age" it's easy to fall into the trap of apologizing to others and to himself or herself for being old.. Ok, so we do have brain farts. That's not necessarily an indication of anything age-related so much as a reminder that we've failed to challenge our our brains and [for the rest of the story, click here]
Age has its benefits.Among those benefits is the freedom that comes from knowing that you have developed skills sufficiently that you don't have to stop and analyze every move you make. You know how to put together a wardrobe that suits your body type and personality. You probably know how to ride a bike and [for the rest of the story, click here]
Blogging is a two way conversation – even though it often doesn't feel like it. I've been getting some very nice comments and feeling like perhaps I'm making headway in developing a style and content that has value to you – my reader. I'm not setting the world afire with my incomparable wisdom and wit. [for the rest of the story, click here]
Your legacy should be a life-long project. It's never too soon to start working on it. We may have many years ahead – but then do we? Youngsters in their 20s and 30s are just as prone to dying as elderly citizens of retirement age. When I talk about legacy, I'm not interested in the [for the rest of the story, click here]