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Whoopee! I get to go to the circus tonight! I can hardly wait.
Pardon my excitement. It’s not even a “real” circus – not a Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey type circus. But I’m excited anyway.
My daughter called while we were having breakfast to tell me that Josh, my middle grandson, ... Views: 1422
No more New Year’s resolutions!! No more thinking about projects to finish, exercise classes to start or diets to loose that same ten pounds. Baby Boomers, parents, career professionals; we all strive for better health, less stress, being more organized. A great solution for a Great New Year ... Views: 1421
Field hockey was for many years my sport. I played at the top level, trained hard and enjoyed the battle of mind and body. As I got older I started to feel the pressures, the harsh training and the fitness demands. I didn’t want to quit though, so I moved to playing in the Veteran Grades.
I ... Views: 1417
Active Living is about how we choose to ‘live’ our lives every day. It includes all the movements that we create, for accomplishing tasks for ourselves & others in our family, our work, recreation, plus everything that we “perform” for making “living” the content of our daily life.
We live ... Views: 1415
We are the people who comprise the legendary, diverse generation known to the world as The Baby Boomers. We grew up during the transformation of Post World War II period and helped shape America into a society filled with change and advancements, in the political, economic, social, and cultural ... Views: 1415
I just returned from a trip to Worlds of Fun with my grandson Thomas to find a blog posted in my email that proclaims “Grandparents and grandkids are connecting”.
John Agno, who writes the “So Baby Boomer” blog had older grandkids in mind. He mentioned the use of Facebook and you have to be ... Views: 1411
Every parent looks forward to capturing and storing their baby's developments. With today's technology it is easy to preserve those memorable moments as they occur instead of having them disappear. There are now digital cameras which make it easy to keep a record of your baby. With photos you ... Views: 1411
Written by David Russell, Ph.D., D.Sc
Olive oil is one of the great healers of the plant kingdom. Its healing effects have been recorded in all classical medical traditions around the world for the last 3,000 years. Whether used in cooking or massaged into the skin, it helps the body build ... Views: 1408
How many times have you heard “Life is a game?”
Do YOU believe life is just a game?
I do.
Does my response surprise you? If so, keep the question hovering in your mind for a bit as I explain.
I believe life is a mind game. Winning the mind game of life is all about perspectives and ... Views: 1399
Babies are just like blossoms that get nourished with care and jovial atmosphere around them. Now, this makes it essential for the parents to get their room and its surroundings designed after regular intervals for that cheerful attitude. Well, you should get the unique baby décor for their ... Views: 1399
“Active Living” is about how we choose to ‘live’ our lives every day. It includes all the movements that we create to accomplish tasks that we do for ourselves & others in our family, our work, our sports & recreation, plus are all other aspects of our daily lives. It embraces everything that we ... Views: 1398
I came upon this statement the other day: “You cannot really become yourself by yourself.”
It’s true.
The third level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is the need for love and belonging. Once we take care of our most basic needs and our safety issues, we need companionship, friendship, and ... Views: 1396
This coming weekend is one of celebration for me. My niece will be getting married on Friday evening. On Saturday we celebrate the birthdays of my brother’s three children. And, on Sunday, my wife and I will be attending a local St. Patrick’s Day parade. Celebrations are wonderful occasions. ... Views: 1395
News Flash: We are facing a loss of predictability in a world with constant and accelerating change. I'm being just a bit sarcastic. These changes are not a news flash for any of us. It is a description of what we deal with every day. It would be difficult to live in the 21st century and not ... Views: 1393
I’m sometimes surprised to find that my idea for the monthly article coincides with what is being celebrated during that month. This was one of those months; who knew that May was “Better Posture Month!” It’s a great topic though, and this month you’ll get my top recommendations for keeping that ... Views: 1388
Have you asked your kids their Sun Signs before buying them anything? It might sound crazy but it does not seem so. Taking the help of Horoscope and astrology is perhaps
the sure-shot way to know what exactly you should shop for your children. You can know their favorite colors and their ... Views: 1388
The Perfect Healthcare Storm
The conditions that are creating the perfect healthcare storm have been taking shape since 2011. That was the year that the leading edge of the “baby boom” generation turned 65. Boomers are defined as individuals born between 1946 and 1964.
Their numbers are ... Views: 1386
Do you think your older loved-one may be experiencing diminishing driving skills due to the aging process? Are they becoming lost in familiar places, bumping into curbs, mailboxes, or scraping the sides of the garage when they back out? Have they been involved in a minor parking lot ... Views: 1385
A pediatrician friend of mine often laments about zealous parents promising children that there won’t be any needles or procedures that may agonize the child. And if the child is due for a vaccination, as a doctor she has broken the child’s trust. The next time pediatric doctor makes a promise ... Views: 1382
Is your loved one experiencing diminished driving skills? Are they becoming lost in familiar places, bumping into curbs, mailboxes or scraping the sides of the garage when they back out? Have they been involved in a minor parking lot fender-bender or do they complain about being honked at? ... Views: 1381
There comes a time when each one of us must admit that, no matter how hard we try, we can no longer do it all. That is especially important when it comes to the subject of caring for our elderly parents.
Let's consider a hypothetical situation of Carol who is divorced, her children and ... Views: 1380
It is the joy of every parent to see his or her baby growing. Those early months are some of the most precious moments in a baby's life but, unfortunately, it can be hard to keep them fresh in the mind. It is therefore expected that parents use photos to help remember the baby's developments. ... Views: 1378
"Retirement" is no longer a word eagerly searched for in the vocabulary of the Baby Boomer.
To indirectly support this, a short time ago reports in the Los Angeles Times included a distressing one that clearly identified single "Boomer" women at the greatest risk of being forced to live in ... Views: 1375
As your parents age, you are often forced to make difficult decisions about medical, financial or safety issues that you aren't prepared to make. This guide looks at the top indicators you should be "on the look out for" in considering whether your loved one can continue to live alone. The ... Views: 1371
Now that I’m in my 50’s, I realize more and more that aging is an unconscious process and creeps up on you when you least expect it. Even though I feel healthy and take care of myself physically, there is always something showing up to remind me of my age. As I began my 50’s, my eyesight began ... Views: 1365
One of the things that I love about writing is that occasionally as you are writing about a character, you stumble upon an insight that applies not only to the character, but to yourself and to others, as well.
This happened recently when I was writing a conversation between two characters. I ... Views: 1363
Should you get a flu shot? As flu season approaches again, you may be pondering this question. Every year, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) pushes these shots. But only about one-third of Americans actually bother getting one. Most of us seem to prefer to take our chances with the flu ... Views: 1362
Whenever old friends gather together, it never seems to take too long before everyone decides to take a stroll down memory lane. Old pals love to reminisce about that incredible fourth quarter play they made on the football field during the state championship. They proudly recall hilarious ... Views: 1362
In recent years, there has been a much greater emphasis on green, eco-friendly and organic products. This hasn't fully translated into clothing choices. However, there is a wider selection now available, especially in infant and children's products. This is largely because of the media attention ... Views: 1362
We live in a world where you can educate yourself on any topic you choose, within seconds. You have a question? Google it and get your answer, simple. In fact, it’s a little too simple.
Once upon a time you would need to open a dictionary to learn the correct spelling of a word, go to a ... Views: 1361
Written by Mark Sneller, PhD,
House dust: Just what is this stuff that causes perennial allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma and respiratory allergy?
House dust is a complex mixture composed of pollens and spores; plant hairs and flower parts that are tracked indoors; fragments and feces from ... Views: 1359
Pregnancy is something that many women look forward to, as it introduces a new member of the family into their lives. However, it isn’t something of a pleasurable experience. Body cramps, back aches and the like actually prevent women from sleeping soundly or getting proper rest at night. In ... Views: 1359
The entire scenario behind the invention of toys is that they are to be liked, but part of that pleasure includes ensuring the toys are safe and sound for your children. There are 10 simple ways that you can take to make sure that your child takes pleasure in his/her toys as well as you can ... Views: 1354
The recession is now over two years old and I met a friend in the radio station who was then running a restaurant. He is also a Music Hall buff and he entertained his restaurant guests across the alley from the restaurant in a small Music Hall.
Barry Britten, my friend,had a thriving business ... Views: 1352
There is a story told about Albert Einstein. It seems that Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train. The conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, the great scientist couldn’t find his ticket. He looked everywhere, turning out ... Views: 1350
When we think of art, we think of pictures, or images of life. We can use this as a metaphor for creating a style of how we want to live as we age. For me style is not about a type of furniture, it’s design, or a colour in the material. It is simply a way of life that has practical purpose, ... Views: 1348
What we experience in life can be viewed from many different viewpoints. Some of those viewpoints can be catabolic (destructive or negative), in their makeup. When you feel that you are a victim, lethargic, angry or stressed about a situation, you are experiencing catabolic energy. When your ... Views: 1347
iCandy stroller is a product of a company in the United Kingdom that has been manufacturing strollers for the past 75 years. Their iCandy stroller is a collection of travel system that is engineered to meet the modern day design and all the multifunctional needs of a growing family. It is ... Views: 1347
Every once in a while you run into someone who has mastered the art of living, someone who doesn’t just move through life waiting for a certain time or place or person to make his or her time here a life of consequence, someone who doesn’t just live on the surface but really soaks it in; the ... Views: 1347
There are times when we can only approach meaning in a round-about way, just as there are times when you can only really see something by not looking at it directly but catching it, as they say, out of the corner of your eye.
In just that manner, we can only come to an understanding, at ... Views: 1346
When it comes to toys and accessories for kids, Fisher price is an extremely well-known company. Over the years, it has made a name for itself in the market. There is a range of baby toys and accessories that you can choose from. They are durable and also efficiently priced. Fisher price is ... Views: 1345
POWERFUL WORDS
But perhaps this is exactly what you need to propel you to where you want to be – in your life, with your business, with your money, your earning potential.
Are you working hard to increase your business and no matter what you do it’s not happening? Are you working long hours ... Views: 1344
Recently we’ve been talking about changes and transformation for the second or third part of our lives. We’ve talked about the reality of having an extra 20 to 30 years of quality living to do and we’ve looked at the exciting choices and opportunities a new perspective on the outdated term ... Views: 1343
There are considerable psychological differences between boys and girls that can be detected within the first few months of their lives. Parenting magazine usually discuss about researches that have demonstrated how boys and girls differ in terms of their response to motion, crowd and fear. ... Views: 1343
Julie had been a middle school teacher for 35 years and, while she loved her work, she was happily anticipating retirement. A few months into it, she found herself at loose ends, with no real motivation or focus. Something was missing. And that something, she realized, was a sense of purpose. ... Views: 1341
With a New Year approaching, you must begin with reflections and resolutions. Look back over where you’ve been and make plans for where you want to go. Critical to your success, though, is what’s happening in each given moment. Stephen R. Frey, creator of NeverSendAResume.com, has published a ... Views: 1341
One of life’s most difficult situations is when someone you love is no longer present in your life. It’s a given thing that sometime as a family member, a good friend or a parent, you are going to have a major disagreement. This so frequently happens with life transitions and as we approach ... Views: 1340
Women and men in their 60s and 70s are now busy re-inventing themselves, sharpening and learning new skills and beginning new enterprises. After quitting a corporate job or retiring from teaching many of you aren’t ready to stay home and watch TV knit all day. You want to "do something!" Maybe ... Views: 1340
Committing to make any change in your life can often be a very trying experience. When you truly don’t believe in the change you are making or why you are going about the process, your chances for that change to take root in your life becomes significantly less. Each of us whether we are aware ... Views: 1339
If you are looking for the perfect mattress that would perfectly fit your child’s crib, then you should not look any further because you can make use of the Sealy Baby Ultra Rest mattressor theSealy Soybean foam-core crib mattress. This is a mattress which is chosen by most parents for their ... Views: 1331