For various reasons, this Thanksgiving will be stressful for me. Many find it that way every year; family battles at the TG dining table are ubiquitous. Conversely, there is a thoughtful, positive side to the holiday. Thanksgiving time often brings to mind exactly what it is supposed to – things for which we are grateful. … Read more
“No more houseplants,” I emphatically declared when I relocated a couple years ago. I didn’t want to be bothered with their maintenance. I was moving to a place with considerably lush landscaping compared to where I had lived in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is despite the fact that the Valley of the Sun (encompassing Scottsdale, Phoenix … Read more
A primary goal of the Aging with Pizzazz blog is capturing low-hanging fruit. Working with and writing about longevity from a simple point-of-view, one of my favorite pieces of advice has always been: Avoid the Landmines. Obvious huh? Nevertheless, whether it involves defensive driving, not smoking, thwarting slips and falls, emergency planning, or any other … Read more
In downtown Ashland, Oregon there is a store named Paddington Station, a lovely shop with a true myriad of neat odds and ends. On a recent visit, I was waiting at the restroom with its ‘do not disturb’ sign showing. As I stood there minute after minute after minute, I began peering around at nearby … Read more
As my anniversary approaches, I contemplated writing a post about love as we age, love that follows us through our journey. The longer I considered it however, I realized that there is a related and more universal topic. Happy spouses may see themselves in a way that is emotionally more complicated than younger people might … Read more
I spend a great deal of my day at the computer. Evidently, I am not unusual. 10-15 years ago I doubt that many people envisioned their later years, or so much of any year, to be spent in this way. Retired or not-retired, we are on the computer. If the time in front of this … Read more