This is a photo of my Aunt Helen from years ago. She died at the age of 92. The fourth of June would have been her birthday. Her senior lifestyle was an inspiration to me, now that I am older. She was always going somewhere and staying active. Until about 12 years before her death, … More Ten Ways to Make Getting Older More Fun
Me and my Trigger Since last August, I have wanted to share some thoughts on aging physically, mentally, and emotionally. Several years ago, I watched a special on the television about Westerns and aging gracefully. The narrator interviewed stars from the old Western cowboy shows. They shared their memories and experiences during their shows. As … More Westerns and Aging Gracefully
 One large fountain at Waverly Place For many of us middle aged women a lot of changes take place which require some adaptive strategies. Some of us have physical problems that limit our activities or productivity at our jobs. Some lose our spouses to divorce, menopause, or changes from illness or even death. We … More Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
My Aunt Helen “Old age ain’t for sissies,” stated that famous old dame, Bette Davis. I am beginning to understand what she meant. If you are getting older, like I am and hopefully everyone else is, you are finding that there are new difficulties in your life style caused by physical and mental changes. We … More Old Age Ain’t For Sissies
As a seventy-something year young, Successful Single Senior Survivor, I offer these six strategies to help add quality to your single senior lives. These suggestions are for seniors who are active and independent. Becoming a senior citizen often involves difficult adjustments in our lives. Long marriages may end with a divorce or the death of … More Seven Strategies for Single Senior Survival
My very unique and special Aunt Helen, my father’s sister, passed away several years ago at the age of 92. The way she lived her life and especially her senior years continue to influence my life as I continue into my senior years. Aunt Helen, six years before her death After Grandpapa died, Grandmother and … More Aging with Style and Panache
I am, and have been for a long time, a “tree hugger.” Being a teenager in the 60s, I was a “flower child” of sorts. I loved living things and nature. I have always had a special bond with trees. Trees are a life form that I love and respect. These sentinels of nature have … More I Love Trees
Have you ever felt like you never had enough of something? I frequently felt like I never measured up to the other kids in school when I was young. I didn’t have long enough hair, thick enough hair, good enough grades, enough time to do what had to be done. Where did all of these … More Never Enough?
Last August I turned 73! I am thankful for my life and the people who have shared it with me, loved me, befriended me, supported me during trying times, taught me, trusted me, and shared time and experiences with me. I am thankful for the good health I have. I am “getting up in years.” … More Seventy Three Years of Life
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