This will not be a political post. This is likely more of a scratch-my-head type of post. I grew up in the late 60s, multiple assassinations were part of those years, along with rampant unrest on campuses and in cities. During this time period, the Vietnam War created a forum for the expression of radical…
Author: Carol Ann Heath, Ed.D.
California Living: Highlights and Challenges to Consider
California Eureka (I Have Found It) Moving here to warm weather has been a life gift. I had lived here in the 70s and forgotten the appeal of summer wear almost year-round. I moved back to the East in 1978 to take care of my parents. In 2011, I retired and moved to the ocean.…
Social Connections and Aging: The Super Ager Lifestyle
In the last three years, I have been so fortunate to have developed a friendship with a neighbor who qualifies as a “super ager,” which is a specific category for the aging population. She is 99 1/2 years young and has the cognitive functioning of a person in their 50s. “Super agers” is a term…
Boost Your Motivation with Daily To-Do Lists
Some of us determine our daily priorities by listing what we are planning for the day. While flexibility is part of the implementation and adjusting how we spend our time, the list is the anchor for the day. Using a list to organize time is a simple process to create motivation. Many people hesitate to…
Retirement Bliss: Adapting to Life in the Desert
Living in the desert brings many challenges, some too stressful, while life is getting better (hahaha). The heat in the summer is 100-124 degrees. This summer, the average has been about 109, easier to manage. We do outside activities in the early AM and run errands. Midday is time for paperwork, reading, puzzles, writing, online…
Effective House Cleaning Tips for a Tidy Home
Regular house cleaning tasks involve a combination of daily, weekly, and monthly chores to maintain a tidy and healthy living space, no matter the type. Having access to housekeeping services is a gift, but many of us trudge through this process by ourselves. Many divide the cleaning process into daily, weekly, and monthly. I have…
The Evolution of Medicare: Changes Over the Years
As a senior how much do you know about Medicare? Medicare, a national health insurance program for the elderly and disabled, was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of the Social Security Act. The history dates back further, with earlier proposals and discussions surrounding national health insurance going back to the…
How Musical Preferences Evolve Over Time
Musical preferences can be well defined and enduring. Early musical preferences are usually reflective of one’s peer group and reflect contemporary popular styles. Two exceptions of note include family exposure to a specific genre and individual musical talent. As we change through life experiences and maturity, our choices are influenced by peers and exposure. Our…
Phoebe the Dog: Observations in a Bird-filled World
She sits in my lap, looking so calm, snuggling into me so cuddly and warm. Our views are of mountains and the west-setting sun. Phoebe, her name is, but she doesn’t know she is a dog. As she sees the birds, she sits upright and starts to flap her paws. The ravens fly to their…
Life Gets Better 