“Disrupt Aging”, a book written by Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP, will be available in April. This article was published in the February/March 2016 issue of AARP magazine, under the entertainment section. It is worth a read. I heard Jo Ann Jenkins speak at the Encore 2016 Conference. She gave an inspiring speech about […]
Through the power of an internet search, I recently found a new inspiration. Similar to my finding the green movement back in the mid 1980’s, I discovered Encore.org and attended their 2016 Conference held in San Francisco this past week. The mission of Encore is “to build a movement to tap the skills and experience of those
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Many of us have UN……….……….s. Unfinished projects and business Unfulfilled relationships Unreached goals Unrealized dreams Fill in your own UN…………………………………………….. The funny thing about the UN……………..s is, they don’t go away. They may be hidden in our subconscious or stare us in the face every time we look at a stuffed closet, crowded counter top,
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Here we are three days before Thanksgiving. Our mouths could already be salivating over the abundance of food coming our way. (I wonder does over-eaters anonymous attendance surge on Friday.) This day does not have to ruin our commitment to making healthier food choices. This graphic shows good foods to choose. Yes, fruits and vegetables.
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I made a $40 bet with my friend, P., to each reach a 30 day fitness goal. Closest to her goal wins the prize. We are supporting each other through the process. An accountability buddy helps. Our deadline is 12/12/15. My goal is to lose 3.8 pounds in 30 days (almost a pound a week). At
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Boomers are predicted to live longer. If we are so lucky to be one of them, it becomes even more important to stay fit and young at heart. Life is not about the number of years we have left but about “What quality of life we will enjoy.” 4 facts about boomers health – some
Navigating the maze of decision made for us There is a great website I subscribed to that may interest you as well. Here is the link – http://petitions.moveon.org/ Any member (membership is free) can start or sign an ongoing petition. Some petitions on today’s home page include: No Room for Hate on Saturday Night Live
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I choose to be an elder. I am a proud member of Gen E. Okay, I admit it, I do feel old saying – I am an elder. Of course, I also can’t believe I’m in my 60’s. My last post included several definitions for an Elder. We learned that by society standards, elders
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We are in a class of folks known as Baby Boomers. I don’t identify with the term baby boomer. It encompasses too large an age group and quite frankly we are not babies anymore. The term 60 is the NEW 40 doesn’t work either. Sometimes the term is reduced to boomers. I get “boomers” since there
The Skies the Limit Activism consists of efforts to promote, impede, or direct social, political, economic or environmental change, or stasis. Various forms of activism range from writing letters to newspapers or politicians, political campaigning, economic activism such as boycotts or preferentially patronizing businesses, rallies, street marches, strikes, sit-ins and hunger strikes. Research is beginning to explore how activist groups in the United