Special Note: See you later in the summer and hope you will enjoy these literary thoughts. I won’t be surprised if the infamous Covid-19 virus photo makes the cover of TIME – subject of the year. As I write, while other social issues are rightfully demanding the center stage, so far in 2020, health has … Read more
When writing about longevity on the AgingWithPizzazz site, I often use the phrase ‘avoid the landmines.’ Jokingly (maybe) I refer to that as the #1 rule to quality aging. Who knew that, in the time of Covid, avoiding the landmines would include the grocery store? Trying to avoid extra trips to the supermarket these days, … 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
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