Please feel free to review my book I'm Not Goin' There! A Gutsy Girlfriend Guide for Boomers Who Don't Want to Spend Their Golden Years Cuddling With Their Cats on askDavid.com … [Read more...]
Ten Things to Know About Chemotherapy
1. Not everybody feels lousy. 2. There’s a beginning and end to it. The hardest part is usually getting through the middle. Think of a bell curve. 3. Chances are you know someone on it, even if they don’t talk about it. Chemo isn’t just for cancer, it’s also for multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and for anyone who has had an organ transplant. 4. Not everybody gets the same side effects. 5. Some people don’t get any side effects. A lot of people do, but some don’t. 6. … [Read more...]
Do You Have This Affliction?
I've rarely had it, but know I have once in a while.You may have, too.It's an affliction that has affected millions.It creeps upon you without your becoming aware of it. You display classic signs, yet they seem normal. After all, so many people in your circle display the same symptoms.What is this dreaded malady?See if you're afflicted Rebecca L. Morgan, CSP, CMC, specializes in creating innovative solutions for workplace effectiveness challenges. She's appeared on 60 Minutes, Oprah, … [Read more...]
Driving Alone? Be Careful!
The following was received from a trusted source: "While driving on a rural end of the roadway, I saw an infant car seat on the side of the road with a blanket draped over it. For whatever reason, I did not stop, even though I had all kinds of thoughts running through my head. But when I got to my destination, I called the police and they were going to check it out. This is what the police advised even before they went out there to check: There are several things to be aware of: gangs … [Read more...]
Liam McCurry’s New Thriller
Liam McCurry is a prolific writer of thrillers and a new one has just been released. Here’s a hint of what happens in Strike Force: Only the best will do, as Beverly Martin Raker resurrects his former termination team -- who will financially bring Pan-Global Assurance to its knees. Drawing from the smart and fast group he commanded in the past, Raker recruits deadly and trusted international killers in Mexico, Ireland, Italy and Germany to become his Strike Force. One shattering … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Your Age Stop You!
Many of life's opportunities are blocked because people are age-conscious. They haven't learned that age has little to do with success; one can do great things at any age but only if there is a positive attitude. If you believe that you can't do a certain thing because of your age, you will miss a lot in life. All our lives and in all things, our attitude plays an important role. The outcome of every action relies on what we think and believe. Too many who are my age have shut down their … [Read more...]
The Know-It-All Sisters Are Here
This month a new feature is added to the Put Old on Hold Newsletter: An advice column written by The Know-It-All Sisters, Mary Lloyd and Barbara Morris. It is the only advice column on the planet (well, okay, maybe not) that provides "been there and done that" guidance exclusively for boomers and beyond. You may recall that a couple of months back readers were asked what they needed or wanted to successfully navigate the roiling waters of advancing age and did we ever get replies! Mary and … [Read more...]
This Could Change How You Feel About Yourself
Are you a member of the Low Self-Esteem and Self-Worth Club? What you’re about to read may inspire you to cancel your membership. One of the times you feel low self-esteem and self-worth is when you’re around someone you believe, according to your perception, has more going for them than you have, whatever that is… money, success, a relationship, more stuff, etc. I say “perception” because no one has a perfect life or does everything perfectly all the time. But, people with … [Read more...]
GREET! EAT! TWEET!
GREET! EAT! TWEET! by Barbara Pachter Reviewed by Barbara Morris ++++++++ If you are intent on advancing your career, GREET! EAT! TWEET!: 52 Business Etiquette Postings To Avoid Pitfalls & Boost Your Career is the ticket. Author Barbara Pachter is an experienced and persuasive communicator whose words of wisdom are powerful and packed with common sense punch. This little gem is succinct, to the point, with no wasted words. Easy to read super short meaty chapters take less than one … [Read more...]
