I visited a tai chi class last week. Most of us are acquainted with the variety of alternative medicine available and accepted today; it provides additional support for good health. I do not believe Western medicine and Eastern medicine are mutually exclusive; they complement each other. …
Feb 08, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Last week, I went for a walk with only my cane for companionship. It was difficult. Over and over, we are told, "Walking is the best exercise, it is cheap and healthy."
Feb 01, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
For years we have discussed healthy eating. Recently, we focused on learning from the children as they snack on fruit. The Harvard Women's Health Watch newsletter discusses specifics that are worthy of sharing. The article is called "Twelve for 2012; 12 Tips for Healthier Eating."
Jan 25, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
When my grandnephew, who lives in China, suggested that I meet him in Los Angeles, I said "yes" without thinking it through. I had not seen Sean in six years. He was on his way home after visiting with his father, my nephew, who is ill on the East Coast. I needed to give Sean a hug, catch…
Jan 11, 2012 | 3:00 am | Loading…
The potential prohibition on wireless electronics while driving, including hand-free devices, is threatening, but not nearly as difficult as losing the privilege of driving itself. There is no comparison. Readers might remember that I lost that privilege after back surgery half a dozen ye…
Jan 04, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Let us consider a different set of resolutions for the coming year. Perhaps we can resolve to make life a bit easier for our kids; they may not have an easy time after we are gone.
Dec 28, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Some years ago, Hillary Clinton wrote, "It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us." Her book discusses the many influences and supportive teams involved in the raising of every child. On Nov. 26, an Associated Press story called "Villages help aging Americans stay home" was …
Dec 14, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
We agonize over the accumulation of belongings that has taken years to build. Now we try to sort and toss because it is thoughtless to burden others.
Dec 07, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Last week I went to a 90th birthday party. There were balloons and children running around!
Nov 30, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Happy Thanksgiving! Although pieces of our world are topsy-turvy, confusing, confounding and concerning, there are many things for which to be grateful. Giving, reaching out benefits everybody.
Nov 23, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Let us be specific concerning the link between exercise and good health. How much exercise is too much, how little is too little? Is exercise just a good idea to keep the body moving, or are there specific goodies to be achieved?
Nov 16, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Recently, a friend and a family member each separately shared concern about a possibly serious medical problem. The friend is a man who knows how to take care of himself. The other, my daughter Judi, is trying to eat right and exercise regularly.
Oct 26, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
When something goes wrong, frustration brings feelings of being powerless and helpless. Frequently our inability to fix it can escalate into anger or rudeness. Accidents happen, impulsive decisions are made, a serious fracture of relationships occurs, bringing depression. No one enjoys lo…
Oct 19, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Fatigue plagues us, chases us and frequently turns up at the wrong time. I have a friend who drives a distance to visit me. Before we can play catch-up on each other's lives, he must first nap. Another friend will always answer the question "how are you?" the same way: She sighs, "I am so…
Oct 12, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
I went back to college last week. It was a satisfying and fun experience. The newsletter The Good Life at MiraCosta College tells the story succinctly in its masthead: "A Lifelong Learning Group."
Oct 03, 2011 | 1:16 pm | Loading…
I have written often of the various classes offered by Oasis. For the uninitiated, Oasis is a national adult learning program that provides opportunities to those who would rather not go back to formal classes, but are still eager to learn about the world and ourselves.
Sep 28, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
This isn't the first time we have discussed grandparenting and its accompanying joys. I have one grandchild; he has provided me with glorious and sobering experiences. He went swimming with me, we biked regularly, played games and read poetry. Despite the fact that many of my peers have n…
Sep 21, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
It was a time for neighbors to look in on neighbors, family to check with family. When the lights went out last week, I walked into the street. The eerie quiet told me immediately, something bigger than a blown fuse was wrong. What should I do?
Sep 14, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Alzheimer's disease is a threat we earnestly try to avoid.
Sep 01, 2011 | 7:56 pm | Loading…
I visited a tai chi class last week. Most of us are acquainted with the variety of alternative medicine available and accepted today; it provides additional support for good health. I do not believe Western medicine and Eastern medicine are mutually exclusive; they complement each other. …
Feb 08, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
Last week, I went for a walk with only my cane for companionship. It was difficult. Over and over, we are told, "Walking is the best exercise, it is cheap and healthy."
Feb 01, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
For years we have discussed healthy eating. Recently, we focused on learning from the children as they snack on fruit. The Harvard Women's Health Watch newsletter discusses specifics that are worthy of sharing. The article is called "Twelve for 2012; 12 Tips for Healthier Eating."
Jan 25, 2012 | 6:00 am | Loading…
When my grandnephew, who lives in China, suggested that I meet him in Los Angeles, I said "yes" without thinking it through. I had not seen Sean in six years. He was on his way home after visiting with his father, my nephew, who is ill on the East Coast. I needed to give Sean a hug, catch…
Jan 11, 2012 | 3:00 am | Loading…
The potential prohibition on wireless electronics while driving, including hand-free devices, is threatening, but not nearly as difficult as losing the privilege of driving itself. There is no comparison. Readers might remember that I lost that privilege after back surgery half a dozen ye…
Jan 04, 2012 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Let us consider a different set of resolutions for the coming year. Perhaps we can resolve to make life a bit easier for our kids; they may not have an easy time after we are gone.
Dec 28, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Some years ago, Hillary Clinton wrote, "It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us." Her book discusses the many influences and supportive teams involved in the raising of every child. On Nov. 26, an Associated Press story called "Villages help aging Americans stay home" was …
Dec 14, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
We agonize over the accumulation of belongings that has taken years to build. Now we try to sort and toss because it is thoughtless to burden others.
Dec 07, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Last week I went to a 90th birthday party. There were balloons and children running around!
Nov 30, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Happy Thanksgiving! Although pieces of our world are topsy-turvy, confusing, confounding and concerning, there are many things for which to be grateful. Giving, reaching out benefits everybody.
Nov 23, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Let us be specific concerning the link between exercise and good health. How much exercise is too much, how little is too little? Is exercise just a good idea to keep the body moving, or are there specific goodies to be achieved?
Nov 16, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Recently, a friend and a family member each separately shared concern about a possibly serious medical problem. The friend is a man who knows how to take care of himself. The other, my daughter Judi, is trying to eat right and exercise regularly.
Oct 26, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
When something goes wrong, frustration brings feelings of being powerless and helpless. Frequently our inability to fix it can escalate into anger or rudeness. Accidents happen, impulsive decisions are made, a serious fracture of relationships occurs, bringing depression. No one enjoys lo…
Oct 19, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Fatigue plagues us, chases us and frequently turns up at the wrong time. I have a friend who drives a distance to visit me. Before we can play catch-up on each other's lives, he must first nap. Another friend will always answer the question "how are you?" the same way: She sighs, "I am so…
Oct 12, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
I went back to college last week. It was a satisfying and fun experience. The newsletter The Good Life at MiraCosta College tells the story succinctly in its masthead: "A Lifelong Learning Group."
Oct 03, 2011 | 1:16 pm | Loading…
I have written often of the various classes offered by Oasis. For the uninitiated, Oasis is a national adult learning program that provides opportunities to those who would rather not go back to formal classes, but are still eager to learn about the world and ourselves.
Sep 28, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
This isn't the first time we have discussed grandparenting and its accompanying joys. I have one grandchild; he has provided me with glorious and sobering experiences. He went swimming with me, we biked regularly, played games and read poetry. Despite the fact that many of my peers have n…
Sep 21, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
It was a time for neighbors to look in on neighbors, family to check with family. When the lights went out last week, I walked into the street. The eerie quiet told me immediately, something bigger than a blown fuse was wrong. What should I do?
Sep 14, 2011 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Alzheimer's disease is a threat we earnestly try to avoid.
Sep 01, 2011 | 7:56 pm | Loading…
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