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
That’s Life
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 [for the rest of the story, click here]
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 [for the rest of the story, click here]
May 272011
Memorial Day signals the beginning of summer and gives all of us pause as we remember the hundreds of thousands of our gallant citizens who gave their lives to make this the great country it is. Chicagoans remember with gala parades. You might want to attend the Chicago Memorial Day Parade or one of the [for the rest of the story, click here]
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 [for the rest of the story, click here]
May 172011
What do you see? This isn't a trick question. Think about it….. It's a field of yellow flowers, right? It's actually quite beautiful, isn't it? Would you be surprised if I told you this is a vacant lot in a run-down neighborhood just west of Chicago filled with weeds? Here's what John Constable an English [for the rest of the story, click here]
May 142011
Condo living isn't for everyone. The advantages of community living can quickly be cancelled out by the disadvantages of community living. The ideal living situation can turn ugly very quickly. For this reason, it's really critical that new buyers look very carefully at the structure of the organization BEFORE signing on the bottom line. Of [for the rest of the story, click here]
May 122011
Are you looking for ideas for a senior project that can be enjoyed alone or shared with grandchildren? Here's an idea I stumbled on. On May 5th, I wrote a blog talking about not giving up too soon. And I said I'd share a little later how the avocado plant is doing. Here she is [for the rest of the story, click here]