Today is my birthday. This is my own personal day. Of course, I actually share the same day with many others. My first husband was born on July 16. In fact, sometimes I think that may be the first thing that attracted both of us to each other. One very good friend was born today,…
Category: Aging
Wednesdays
I began to work many years ago and my job involved interactions and sometimes very stressful conversations and lengthy discussions with people, employees, government officials, and unhappy folks. At that point in my life, I pretty much gave up idle chatter. Therein lies one of the challenges of retirement — there are no colleagues…
The cost of war
While we honor those who have fought for this country, let’s remember the words of President Eisenhower: “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms…
Target Shooting as a hobby
Part of the aging process includes shifting some of your hobbies away from a high level of physicality to hobbies that are compatible with your physical stamina, dexterity, shifting interests, and strength. When I was younger I preferred running, racket ball, sailing, vigorous hiking, dancing, bridge, needlepoint, and golf. Through the years I had several…
