Notice: Aging with Pizzazz was named in the Top 50 of Aging Blogs by FeedSpot.com. [Because Aging-with-Pizzazz doesn’t actually use Facebook, there is naturally a low rate of FB followers. However, YOU, as an Aging-with-Pizzazz reader are appreciated, as is your willingness to share posts.] Sense & Sense-abilities Our five senses are perhaps our greatest … Read more
My sister-in-law has a truly lovely face, but often laments the dark circles under her eyes. My husband does too. In fact, all the siblings suffer from what they affectionately call the “family eyes.” (Of course, they use their name.) A branch of my family also has that frequent dark, sunken look. As we will … Read more
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is still alive-and-well. In my house, even though we share none of the cultural background, we have built our own tradition in acknowledgment of it. We’ve modified it, not out of disrespect, but on the contrary to pay tribute to loved ones, honoring their spirit, and that … Read more
When I was a kid my mother used to say that I was ‘about to make her blood pressure go through the roof.’ Technically, I had no idea what she meant; I suspect she didn’t either. But I knew the underlying meaning. She was annoyed or upset and I was the source. These days I … 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
A flowered ceramic cup with large saucer and jumbo latte. A cushy chair with low tables and view from the expansive wrap-around windows looking out to local shops and mountains beyond. A friendly smile from Lori, a new friend, and a couple of hours of random train-of-thought conversation. Both thoughtfully sharing planned professional projects. This … Read more