Happy New Year for 2021, and a Thankful Goodbye to 2020 “Never stop learning” is a frequently-sung refrain. Hopefully, I’ve learned more than these dozen items this past year, but these were the ones I remembered to write down. Keeping your own list might amaze you; and perhaps some on my 2020 list are new … Read more
With Appreciation To all who have called, texted and emailed, asking about our fire situation in Southern Oregon, and expressing concern, THANK YOU. Your wishes extend to many in Oregon (and the whole west coast) who were not as lucky and have suffered greatly. drb As I slump into my chair to write this … Read more
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
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