Vignettes on Aging – Engaging
As verbs go, engaging is a relatively low-key one. Other than the marriage-related action, engaging means connecting with or utilizing or making something happen. Why is this word mentioned here?
Engaging in things, in people, in activities, etc., is important, especially as we age.
For example, Nancy has been maintaining a long-distance pen pal relationship for many Read More
On Vacation
August is typically vacation month. It’s usually the last few weeks before school begins and both the kiddies Read More
The Role of Denial – It’s Not All Bad
When I was growing up, I was pretty good at denial. If it looked like I could postpone Read More
Slips and Surges, But Mostly Slips
For me, life is all about two steps forward and one step backward. Not in everything at every Read More
Vignettes on Aging – Frailty
Occurring mostly in older people, frailty is characterized by an excessive vulnerability of an individual to internal and Read More
A Big Basket of Luxuries That Won’t Break the Bank
Who doesn’t enjoy being showered with gifts? Sometimes it should be you who is enjoying those niceties too, Read More