It’s hot (at least here) so kick back and watch this video! This is dedicated to everyone over 50! This is us in 10, 20, 30 years! Watch the hip action and the sassy shoulder lifts. If you can hold out … Continue reading
Category Archives: Aging Gracefully
Overzealous courtesy or just plain nuts?
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It’s a disease that happens when someone retires. I don’t know how it started. I’m not sure when it started. Just one day it was there. It doesn’t hurt unless you count your feelings when someone thinks your elevator doesn’t … Continue reading
Tess Tales 5 – The last renovation ever
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My kitchen was wallpapered ten years ago. It still looks good but there are some nicks and gashes. I was thinking maybe we should do a light renovation in the kitchen – just the walls. It would start out as a … Continue reading
Gullible suckers
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“There’s a sucker born every minute” often attributed to P. T. Barnum but most likely uttered by David Hannum Eager shoppers are gullible. Need a new frying pan? You read all about how well the new ones work. You buy it … Continue reading
Kate the geriatric market tester!
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I have a new idea for a career path. For me! Lately I have been frustrated by companies who don’t seem to employ anyone over age 30. Either that or products are not tested by actual users. I could do … Continue reading
Happy 100th Birthday Aunt Hilda!
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I have a large extended family on both sides. In fact it’s so extended that I only get to see my cousins at funerals. Growing up, a picnic with the “immediate family” would be around 60 people. There were always … Continue reading
Fiber is the question and whole grains is the answer
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I went to the doctor last week for my yearly routine “wellness” exam. Have you ever noticed that you feel better as soon as you make “the appointment?” All those little aches and pains that you want to ask about … Continue reading
Life and death – the outliving wars!
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Yesterday the beloved husband said the most romantic thing. He said, “I hope you outlive Jake.” Jake is our cat. Of course he doesn’t want to share me with anyone, not even a cat! So sweet. Maybe. There is more … Continue reading
Waxing nostalgic about family and three wishes
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My recent project was to frame old photos and position them along my staircase wall. I have wanted to do this for a while but it’s a chore. I don’t have great photos of my parents and grandparents. I don’t … Continue reading
The best excuse for memory loss ever!
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My brother occasionally sends me goofy emails. You know the kind, lots of silly stuff that you will never use or need to know. However, this week he outdid himself. He actually sent me the answer to a problem I have … Continue reading
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