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my girlfriends and I would shout as we sipped our scotch, while “looking good” in our fashionable attire, manicured nails, perfect make-up, and hair, proud of our bodies and thinking we’ll never get old. I’m talking about 30ish years ago when I was around 55ish. But at age 85, I changed that sentence to “Age […]

I swallowed a bunch of pills in an attempt to commit suicide when I was in my late 20s. Fortunately for me, I eventually woke up. I woke up to one angry girlfriend. After taking the pills just before going to sleep one late night, I called a friend to say goodbye. I didn’t answer

Someone emailed me the other day to ask how I find joy in my life. She said she was having difficulty having joy. This article discusses a few of the ways I find joy and peace for me. However, understand that we each have to find joy in the way that is best for us

DECLUTTERING I wish my desk looked like this but it doesn’t. However, I am in the process of “getting rid” of some extraneous stuff in my household. About 13 years ago I downsized when I moved from my house into my apartment. Now I’m in the process of decluttering a few items that I’m either

I haven’t written for the blog since last July. Last summer I began focusing totally on my health which included getting the doctors that are a fit for me. That focus included watching my diet to see what my body can handle, getting various alternative treatments for my arthritis, and developing a plan that I

Rather than make a list of goals or resolutions (I do have some that I’ll get to later) I want to list many of the things that I have to be thankful for at the beginning of the new year and the beginning of my new age. I’m thankful for: Yes, I have a lot

The other day while visiting with a friend I mentioned the health goals that I have for myself including my eating and drinking habits. Her comment was “That sounds like a lot of work” and My response was “It is and you’ve got to be highly motivated to do it”. She agreed. My motivation? Staying

And I’m not talking beer :). The term “bitch” has been used to refer to a female dog since about 1000 AD, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, and began to be used as a pejorative term for women around the 15th Century. The 1811 edition of the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis

I’m not sure, when dealing with the medical profession if I’ve experienced: racism, ageism, sexism, or all of the above. But I certainly don’t feel my medical needs have been adequately met over the many years of my life. I’ve had to fight and be aggressive for almost every health issue that I’ve ever had.