Chilling Since retirement in 2011, I have substituted in a small way travelling for work. I used to work without vacations about 12+ hours a day. Since I worked in the area of special education and early intervention, I told myself it was a calling. Really, not so much. I loved the challenges of developing…
Category: Health
Happy Day
Happy Thanksgiving to you all today. Individually the many reasons to take a special day to say thanks for the good life are important; collectively, the blessings for us all are astounding. Is everyone happy, healthy, financially secure, loved today?…no. But, every single person I know, can cite a special reason to observe today and…
These Ole Bones
Since I feel like I am still 35 most of the time, today is a reality check….bringing me up short on the issues of aging. I have a pre-surgery physical this morning at 9:30am for a surgery in two weeks. Then, I have to rush home to take my husband for lumbar surgery at 2:15…
Progressively Falling Apart
Are we progressively falling apart, or less dramatically, is the more significant question “what really is aging?” In the last year I have had three surgeries that required anesthesia. Friends of mine have had breast cancer, melanoma, falling incidents, accidents, and broken bones. Harrumph…is this what getting older is all about? Progressive frailty is a reality…
A Sudden Event
A friend of mine, not my very best friend but a good friend and previous long-time colleague, was hit by a car this past week. She was seriously injured and remains in a coma. She has many broken bones and significant head injuries. This is the second time this year she experienced an accident while…
Lullaby Time: Little Man You’ve Had A Busy Day
Nearly every newsletter on health, national newspapers columns on skin beauty, and talking TV heads emphatically stress the benefits of sleep. The 2013 International Bedroom Poll – National Sleep Foundation, is the first international sleep habits poll, http://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-polls-data/other-polls/2013-international-bedroom-poll , and it noted cultural differences among six countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany,…
Beautiful and Peaceful Evening
Calming and serene, isn’t it? Mother Nature can provide solace, pleasure for the eyes, and peace to the soul. After a month of traveling and surgery and tourists, this unexpected view tonight brought peace and yet, motivation. What is most amazing is that looking out on the marsh shows life is ever-changing, like a child’s…
Seasonal Strawberry and Rhubarb Pie
When I was growing up my father grew rhubarb in his garden. My mother would fix a strawberry and rhubarb pie this time of year when the strawberries were plentiful. I never liked it as a child but I always feel wistful when I would think of the smells and watching my mom prepare it. Recently…
What If You or a Loved One Needs Care?
Many individuals in their ’40s and ’50s think planning for long-term living options will be necessary only in the far, far future. In any case, just about everyone I talked with when I was younger assumed they would live in their own home with minimal care at whatever point the issue of independence became a problem. …
Medical Appointments
One of the increasing and time consuming responsibilities as the aging process continues is the need for medical care, both preventive and intervention for acute care issues. This morning, we are off for the annual eye check up. Now, I have had extreme dry eye my adult life which was exacerbated by cataract surgery. I…
