Commentary
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Put it on an iPod and Plug in!
Noted neurologist, Oliver Sacks, once said that, “Music evokes emotion, and emotion can bring with it memory… it brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.” Recently, opera singer turned neuroscientist, Linda Maguire, researched using music for those with failing cognition. “Musical aptitude and music appreciation are two of the last remaining abilities… Read more
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UP AGAINST THE WALL!!
“Okay, guys. Now turn and face that wall and stand up straight!” That’s exactly what I said to these two policemen before taking their picture yesterday. They had refused to let me photograph them from the front, saying their boss, “wouldn’t like it.” Instead, they let me shoot them from behind. I mean, seriously,… Read more
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NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT
Did you know that right now there are 800 million of us over the age of 60? And guess what else? We have a few things going for us that I didn’t even know: Our immune systems are stronger so we get fewer colds. We suffer less migraines—(maybe because we have less to think about?)… Read more
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HALLOW YOURSELF TONIGHT!!
“You’re a girl,” the man replied. “You can’t take off your shirt. Those are the rules.” Reluctantly, I did put it back on but I was mad and not one bit embarrassed. Why did a man have more freedom than I did? And besides, the two of us looked exactly alike shirtless!! Read more
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WANTED: STRONG SENIOR!
But here is my real concern: how come not one, single teenager responded to my Ad? Are they over-booked? Or do they just not need the money? If things were ‘right’ in the world, people over 65 would not HAVE to labor for $15/hr. If things were even ‘righter,’ teenagers would!!! Read more
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SIDE BY SIDE
I’m embarrassed to say that it took me more than half a century to learn to love man’s best friend. But oh I do now….and with a passion and gratitude. If you have an older relative, or lonely friend, get them a companion. A dog would be great, but even a fish would do. It… Read more
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IF YOU HATE IT……MAKE IT FUN!
He connected 8 leads from a little device and then hesitated. “Well, these last two have to go up under your left breast.” “No worries!” I laughed. “There’s nothing to go up under!” Read more
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UPSIDE DOWN
Well go figure. Apparently I have been doing something good for my body and brain for the last 40 years and I didn’t even know it!! I guess you could say it started in my 20’s and I just sort of kept it up. I do it at home and always when I’m travelling. You… Read more
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PATIENCE IS NO VIRTUE
All her waiting is an act of simple grace and ease. Not mine. I do not snooze when it suits me or distract myself chasing butterflies though I probably should do both. Read more
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“…AND THAT’S THE TRUTH!!!”
I contend that as a society we are now more tolerant of African-Americans, Hispanics, homosexuals, white-collar criminals, and drug addicts than we are our elderly! Read more
AGEFULLY AGING 