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Special Note: See you later in the summer and hope you will enjoy these literary thoughts. I won’t be surprised if the infamous Covid-19 virus photo makes the cover of TIME – subject of the year. As I write, while other social issues are rightfully demanding the center stage, so far in 2020, health has … Read more
When writing about longevity on the AgingWithPizzazz site, I often use the phrase ‘avoid the landmines.’ Jokingly (maybe) I refer to that as the #1 rule to quality aging. Who knew that, in the time of Covid, avoiding the landmines would include the grocery store? Trying to avoid extra trips to the supermarket these days, … Read more
Introduction (drb) In medical school, one thing you learn is that patients are ‘entitled’ to more than one problem. In this time of Covid, when the virus monopolizes the news, we may forget other health concerns remain with us. People still suffer from various conditions; we still need the dentist, or ophthalmologist. We may find … Read more
20 Ideas Beyond the Obvious Even before the time of Covid, I believed that to Age with Pizzazz we need to consider new skills and new things. See Putting More FIRST(s) in Life for the benefits from fun, brain challenges and fulfillment. For decades, English writers, speakers and politicians have noted that “in the Chinese … Read more
8 Petite Possibilities I need help!! Such a plea has not been directed to me personally during these dark times. I am not an “essential worker.” I simply do my part by “SIP-ing” as one of my sister-in-laws puts it. If you are trying to avoid 24/7 media as I am, you may need a … Read more
We need this. Time for 101 little smiles If I could take a survey, I bet that the most common one-word answer to a word-association game starting with “Dad jokes and Mom Jeans” would be “Obama.” During the Obama presidency the ridicule about him wearing “mom jeans” was common. The fact that I didn’t really … Read more