The buzzer rings at 6:30 am. I don’t yet call it an alarm, but it is alarming, and I dislike its rude reminder to wake. It’s cold in my pink room with its white furniture and shag rug. At least my tiny feet aren’t cold in the long rug fibers as I hop across the … Read more
Note to readers: Aging_With_Pizzazz accepts submissions from Guest Writers. If you, or someone you know, would like to submit an article, please see the link for Guest Writers on the right-side column of the blog. Am I late for Valentine’s Day? I’ve prepared this post to follow the special day. If I had wanted to … Read more
Happy New Year to all, Wishing all of us the best possible 2023. drb For all those who have read AgingWithPizzazz during other years, you probably know this is always one of my pet posts to prepare. As I have mentioned before, there is no rhyme or reason for entries, and hopefully it isn’t ALL … Read more
Somehow, no matter what we promise ourselves, the end of the year leans toward being frantic. The schemes may be different for each of us, but they are noticeable in complicating life. Especially so when the alternative of having downtime would feel so desirable. Ah, sigh, just the thought of it. Nevertheless, the tasks take … Read more
GUEST WRITER Too good to be true. We have all heard this old phrase. Sadly, we don’t always heed its warning. The world has become super competitive and very connected. Many people have also become very greedy, and an ‘honest day’s work’ does not seem to be a valued principle any longer. The get-rich schemes … Read more
Note: As Memorial Day approaches, I’d like to change the pace, and offer a story I’ve shared with friends down the years, this time trying to capture the scene with a bit more care. Maybe 1973. Perhaps 1974. Unimportant is the date; significant is the time that captured my memories. Looking out the shadowy … Read more