Late one evening having stepped away from the computer and ready to ‘veg-out,’ I was munching away on a big bowl of popcorn in front of a favorite PBS show. Following the show, and after channel surfing, I landed on a local news station. A public-service announcement (PSA) flashed on the screen, no audio, just … 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
Note on Covid-19. Obviously, our country, and the world, is preoccupied with, and rightfully disturbed by, coronavirus. From a personal point of view, I will not be able to add anything that you have not learned on the 24-7 media coverage of the virus. Out-and-about in our communities (if you are out-and-about), people seem to … Read more