‘Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it’ – Edmund Burke The older one gets, the more they know this to be true. We see it all the time, all around us, from small, seemingly insignificant occurrences to huge events that affect all of humanity. For instance and on a light note, my…
Until quite recently, I had thought it was just me but then, while talking among friends, we all began to realize that this was quite a usual occurrence…. We were discussing the fact we were experiencing re-emerging memories, as we had begun to age, returning to those of our families and friends that had for…
I am standing at a bus stop in the centre of Newcastle on Tyne, waiting for the bus to Jesmond Dean and the Playhouse there. I’m laden with “goodies” – if you could call them that… A small dog winds his leash around my legs. He is from the Pound and is anxious at this…
Having two disabled children who have miraculously reached their late-30’s and having kept myself out of the snake pit and the abyss up until now, I’ve been asked to share my caregiving secrets for not only surviving, but growing into my fuller spiritual potential. Dealing with disabilities in children is one of the most harrowing,…
Yeehaw – We no longer need to look like a woman in their productive years. But just because we are “over the hill” by the fashion industry’s standards, doesn’t mean we have given up being vibrant, beautiful, intelligent and charming. In fact, we have never been better. Just look at Meryl Streep in the Devil…
Everyone is complaining about bad customer service, rudeness, rage and disregard appears to be growing faster than the money markets did back in the 80’s. If you want to differentiate yourself from the crowd, then utilize the ever-diminishing art of good manners. It costs nothing and you’ll be outstanding from the crowd and feel grrrrreat for it!…
Embracing the next phase, last chapter, golden era or third act of your existence is the final frontier of embracing your life’s adventures. To quote Betty Davis – “getting old isn’t for sissies.” But, you are rich if you have one friend you’ve shared many years with. So if your funny bone isn’t in a cast and…
In my mind I never saw myself 64 and living on a fixed income. The old budget isn’t what it used to be. Things have happened outside of my control, like accidents, surgery, and being in a wheelchair for almost two years. Being out of work and using retirement savings to live. “Old age is…
Presentation Skills – Performance Precision – How you look and speak are only half of your presentation to the world – in any situation. Your body language and facial expression are the other. This playlist will give you smart and easy tips to practice honing a set of skills that will serve you in any…
Best Speaking Techniques – Review of how to refine and adjust your voice for public speaking, presentations, teaching, Youtube, call centres, voicemail – anything where you’d like to be easily understood and make a great impact – whether for voicemail or a presidential speech. – Sharon Danley