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
We need this. Time for 101 little smiles If I could take a survey, I bet that the most common one-word answer to a word-association game starting with “Dad jokes and Mom Jeans” would be “Obama.” During the Obama presidency the ridicule about him wearing “mom jeans” was common. The fact that I didn’t really … 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
Just a Thought Please share this post with those you know could use the reminder I am a tea lover (full stop). I drink coffee and other social beverages, yet tea (and its ‘ceremony’) is always the most soothing. I stockpile an abundance of varieties in the house to suit my mood. Re-brewing some of … Read more