Preparing for surgery, even outpatient office procedures, can be stressful, to the point of not talking or sleeping, and moodiness. Today’s procedure was painful to watch, and the aftermath has been miserable for my spouse. Details aren’t really relevant but it was one of those “private” parts. The information sheet was vague but acknowledged “some…
Category: Retirement
Why Surgery for Pinched Nerves May Not Be the Best Option
Aging brings with it a series of physical and mental challenges. Yesterday, my very best friend went to the last of three doctors, up the medical chain, to obtain relief from a pinched nerve. She was shocked when he prescribed Tramadol and refused her surgery, without explanation. I asked AI why? “It points out that…
Embracing Retirement: The Gift of Time
Going out in the real world entails dealing with people, shoppers, drivers, store clerks, and parking. I used to be conscious of time and the use of it. While I still list-make and value time, I am able to step back and ease into most life situations. So many people are rushing around and making…
Energy Level
xer10,000 v 7500 steps a day???? Almost every day, medical advice is updated, and we have to decide what information we will implement. I walk 30 minutes each morning, early, since I live in one of the hottest areas of the country. Some days I walk a bit longer, some a bit shorter. Some days…
The Power of Blogging in Sharing the Joys and Disappointments of Aging
The Atlantic has an article that says it best…The Invisibility of the Older Woman. When I retired the thought that memory of my 45 years of work on behalf of children with disabilities would be remembered was absurb in retrospect. I held a position of substance in State Government for 15 years. That particular accomplishment…
Eating Well
Depending on the phase of my life, it would vary according to relationship and geography. Working in a city as I did lends itself to many after-work dinners at various restaurants. Major metropolitan areas have a wide range of food, usually ethnic options and a variety of American fare. The American restaurants were more expensive,…
Aging, Boomers, Daily Post, Family and Friends, Happiness, Hobbies, Relationships, Retirement, Sunsets
Wow! Thirty Happiest Triggers
A great prompt to send us all off in considering our happiest moments. It would be something that makes me happy to think of these: Good morning sunshine moments and sunrises; My puppy Sunsets with red clouds rippling across the sky, either the ocean or the mountains My grandchildren Family gatherings Blooming daisies and daffodils…
Nicknames? Why They Fade.
Names can be fluid in the teenage years. Usually the nickname from a toddler age has long since disappeared. My only adult nickname was Hewie, acquired during my college years. A boyfriend/friend coined it because my last name was Hewitt. I liked it and in our social set, it stuck. Through the years, we all…
Brain-Teasing Scrabble: Stimulating Mental Agility and Word Knowledge
My long term favorite game is Scrabble. Why? The uncertainly of which letters we will pick first. Then of course each player creates a different board, requiring a letter shuffle. While each play is pressure filed, with adding onto an existing word or creating a new string opportunity . Also, I try to play my…
Embracing the Gifts of Aging: A Journey Through Life’s Surprises
Aging brings many visionary moments; the most shocking is that we are going to die and we don’t have an idea when. Intellectually the knowledge of our universal fate is known from an early age. Fully understanding the process of living while dying too, creeps up on us engaging an appreciation of life. Then, before…
