Photo of author in York, England. Your attempt to be “cute” or “friendly” is insulting I am NOT flattered when someone — young or old — calls me a “Young Lady” when I am clearly part of the AARP crowd. Lately, it is the fifty-something, old-man security guard at my local grocery store who keeps … Continue reading Stop Calling Me “Young Lady” When I’m Obviously Over 60
Life is uncertain; thus, we should make each moment count by finding beauty in the simple things, engaging in activities that bring us pleasure, and spending time with those we care most about.
Isolation from the COVID pandemic caused me to re-evaluate my life and brought my mid-life crisis to an end. I became grateful for the life I have and determined to live each to the fullest.
Relax! This is about organizing your stuff and not about funeral rites!The concept of döstädning (death cleaning) was popularized in Margareta Magnusson’s 118-page book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter, published in 2018. For individuals over 60, now is the time to finally … Continue reading Swedish Death Cleaning For Beginners
What is every preschooler’s food fantasy? My grandson’s was a candy sandwich. The Birth of the Concept We are blessed with the most adorable Irish twins - ages 4 and 5. They were born one year apart with January birthdays. A couple of months ago, while visiting them, my step-daughter Jenn asked what kind of … Continue reading Candy Sandwiches
The Set-Up Late on the night of December 27, while watching a documentary about the band Rush and their final tour - Rush: Time Stand Still - I was inspired to Google the term “Orange Sunshine.” To my surprise, the movie Orange Sunshine was scheduled to have a special screening at the Laguna Art Museum … Continue reading Orange (County) Sunshine: Celebrating My Anniversary in Laguna Beach
I remember when my daughter announced that Donald Trump had entered the race for the Republican nominee. I laughed, thinking it was a joke. How could a shady businessman and reality TV host earn the trust of the American public? It seemed absurd. I watched The Apprentice for the first few seasons - it was … Continue reading The Challanges of Teaching Truth in the Age of Trump: If I Had Not Retired, I May Have Been Fired!
For the first time in a long time, I was the youngest person in the room. At age 56, this is an increasingly rare occurrence. The event that placed me in this odd situation was the first meeting I attended for the Retired Public Employees of Nevada (RPEN). This is my new retirement union, so … Continue reading Ageism: The Equal Opportunity Discriminator
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Joyce O’Day 