It’s Never Too Late. Neuroscientists speak of brain plasticity. Happily, their growing research shows that personal renewal is absolutely do-able at all ages. We don’t need to become slugs in body or spirit as we reach and move through middle age. I recall my annoyance when my 60-something dad wasn’t willing to embrace the anti-war movement during the Viet Nam era. Now […]
Actuaries predict that one of four adults now over 65 will live to be 90. You probably choose to be not just among the living, but also to stay independent. I’m with you all the way. At 90 and beyond I want to be safe, well and engaged in as full a life as I have today. Stay Independent; Avoid Falls […]
I find myself naturally-inspired to write and make art by the impact of the world outside. Those sights and sounds stir up the swamp waters within. However I’m not comfortable painting “en plein air” – the breeze and sun challenge the fluidity of my watercolor mixtures and the pollen and bugs distract attention from my strokes. Thus on a recent […]
When the cashier at the food market asked if she was eligible for a senior discount, the woman ahead of me answered, “Unfortunately yes.” As I stepped up for my turn to pay, I said, “I’m happy to be old, and I’ll happily take your wisdom discount.” That’s what they call it, and that’s how I feel. This post isn’t […]
If you’ve recently taken a long walk in nature or a peaceful siesta in a hammock, you’re likely living well. A balance of regular activity and a practice of mindful relaxation is the key to a healthy lifestyle. More so as we get older. Here are two articles from The Help Guide that I found very readable. They offer great […]
It’s a gift to take an action that begins to turn your neighborhood of individuals into a community. A web of people who know something more than one another’s faces. Think, act, enjoy. The gift of community has 360 degree impact. The origin of the word “community” comes from the Latin munus, which means the gift, and cum, which means together, … Neighbors […]