Earlier this month I attended the “Celebration of Life” for one of my brothers. Whether we designate these events as Memorials or by more modern nomenclature, they provide the same opportunity, to acknowledge a life and share in the loss. It’s regularly surprising to hear accounting of quirks, recounting of narratives and meet friends of … Read more
September is my birthday month. I often suggest to friends and family that they do something nice for themselves on their special day. As such, I wondered what I wanted to do for myself. The word that came to mind was ‘inspiration.’ I desired inspiration. Yet even on Aging_With_Pizzazz, inspiration is not always about physical … Read more
I rather doubt that you have read nutrition tips that do not include Green Leafy Vegetables (GLVs). Their benefits are well-known and the recommendations ubiquitous. (I pursued Aging_with_Pizzazz after I wrote that sentence and found the reference has come up repeatedly.) We’ve heard it – and we get it. They are a good food source. … Read more
I wondered if healthful fabrics were a real thing? Some clothing from newer fabrics tout benefits that they are antibacterial, wick moisture and help with smells or stains. Lots of claims abound. Chemical treatments can make this happen. Not all of them work; some are environmentally sustainable, others not. What about natural fibers? I was … Read more
I’ve never had a broken bone. (Can you hear me knock on wood?) But like all of us, I’ve had friends who have not only suffered the pain of a break, but the effects of the cast as well. The cast comes off and often the muscle seems to have shrunk. A muscle not used … Read more
Being politically correct is frowned on by some these days. Others go above and beyond to avoid being politically INcorrect, occasionally to the extent of obscuring the meaning of their intent. I don’t know where the term Montezuma’s Revenge falls in this spectrum, but unfortunately, I was motivated to write about it due to recent … Read more