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Having just gotten back from a vacation, travel is on my mind. Not necessarily the exciting, adventurous parts, but the mundane logistics and ideas to ease the way. AgingWithPizzazz has included previous posts on travel such as: 13 Tips to Avoid Injury & Save Money during Senior Summer Fun and Best Tips on Air Travel … Read more
In the late days of October and early November, many celebrations merge, combine or compete. Some are religious, others pagan, still others seem hard to pigeon-hole. None are just for children. The roots of Halloween come from an ancient Celtic celebration called Samhain (when the veil between living and dead is believed to be at … Read more
Chances are good you’ve never heard of the body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS). When I was in school, we did not study this subject. The reason is clear. It wasn’t identified until the early 1990s. Yet, if it had been, there might have been suspicion of any results since the researchers were exploring THC (technically Tetrahydrocannabinol) … Read more
I remember a quandary presented in a Jude Law movie a decade or so ago. Others have contemplated it, but the film-portrayal stayed with me. Question: Is it better to be smart or lucky? Through the years, my husband and I have decided on our answer, and with little hesitation always choose “lucky.” This past … Read more
Most of us, in our second-50 years, remember a time (not necessarily fondly) when winking at someone was considered harmless and cute. It’s still often cute depending on the context, but just as likely could get one in trouble or simply seem creepy. Discretion is advised, and little gray cells should be activated before the … Read more
Last year I took on a writing “project” about conventional medications for Blood Pressure (B/P). Ah, truthfully, I started out with a dual goal (didn’t complete it) – to cover conventional medicines and alternate remedies. I found it overwhelming, although a good reference for myself as well. If you found the B/P medication primer onerous … Read more