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 iron a shirt. You may know how to make the best ever Italian spaghetti sauce and how to use your local library and your computer. You know how to interact with other people. You know how to think for yourself. But wait… Don't get too [Click here to see the rest of the story]
Seniors
Jan 082012
Oct 092011
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. But that's ok, I'm not really trying to do that. Some have asked me how often I update this blog. Honestly, I don't have a routing schedule…I normally try to write something at least once or twice a week….sometimes more, sometimes less. It depends on [Click here to see the rest of the story]
Jul 072011
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 bank accounts and house and private yacht you'll be including in your will. I'll leave that to the lawyers and the counselors. Think about the personal things that define who you are, your experiences, beliefs and contributions to your family history and society. I'm talking [Click here to see the rest of the story]
Some days leave your head spinning. This 4th of July certainly did that for me. I'm not even sure how to classify this post, but I want to share. It began with taking my daughter to O'Hare Airport. Oh, the excitement! She was taking off for a week-long trip to Mexico City. Now, I've always wanted to go to Mexico City but I had no idea what a wonderful trip it would be until she started planning her trip. What an elegant city! And I understand the images of the hostel that she planned to stay at were dwarfed by [Click here to see the rest of the story]
Lest we forget… Our seniors and their care givers deserve nothing but the best! This generation of seniors ushered in a world of unbelievable convenience and possibilities. The Government Connecting Generations Video Challenge winner is a testament to their legacy. http://challenge.gov/challenges/142/submissions/2960-generation-appreciation
Jun 122011
Writing, painting and other creative pursuits are probably some of the most misunderstood occupations a person can aspire to…and yet, I encourage all seniors to try their hand at these pursuits. At a time when ageism is rampant and most seniors find it next to impossible to find viable employment and to secure little more than opportunities to volunteer their services, they need to find activities that are challenging and that offer a feeling of accomplishment. The arts afford seniors a unique opportunity to express themselves and contribute something of themselves. Pursuing the arts is a natural and worthy outlet [Click here to see the rest of the story]
The internet can certainly be addictive. With each passing day I discover a new nook or cranny that cries out to be discovered and a new button that insists that I click on it "Right this minute!". Keeping Up To Date With the Best I have developed habit of bookmarking the more interesting sites I come across hoping to go back again when time permits. My bookmark list is downright awesome.Unfortunately, by the time I get back to checking them out, half of them have disappeared into the ether never to be found again.It's little better than last year's telephone [Click here to see the rest of the story]
May 222011
Here it is, May 22 The "rapture" has come and gone, and, oh, my…. I've missed it! Or maybe, I just wasn't among the chosen ones and this is hell and I'm doomed to stay here for the duration. Well, that's ok. I had a birthday to celebrate with my daughter. Chicago doesn't offer all that many wide open spaces that are easily accessible by car. But we like going out to the point at Montrose Park. The high rises are just far enough away and the lake stretches as far as you can see. At this particular spot, there's [Click here to see the rest of the story]
