by Margit | Jun 29, 2022 | Weekly Wisdom
A Positive View Search for: Recent Posts New Aging Survey Shows It’s Time to Throw Out Stereotypes Hearing Aids Plan B Are White Lies Ok? I want to be Buried in my Pink Sweatsuit FollowFollowFollow...
by Margit | Nov 10, 2021 | Weekly Wisdom
I’m an Oyster Mama! I’m an Oyster Mama! At 71, I’m a new mama, and I’m excited. No, I’m not expecting a baby. I’m part of a program to create oyster bars to reduce pollution in the St. Martin River, where I live. I joined the program because — why not? Why...
by Margit | Oct 5, 2021 | Weekly Wisdom
My Left Breast I never minded having implants. In fact, I considered myself quite lucky to live in an age when they were possible. But I minded not having them a lot. Although implants last most people for decades, mine acted like tires — they needed to be replaced...
by Margit | Apr 27, 2021 | Weekly Wisdom
DNR Tatoos Who would get a tattoo on their chest saying, “Do Not Resuscitate” or “No CPR”? Apparently, a lot of people, and it’s creating controversy in the medical world. Bio-Ethicist Tom Tomlinson argues that DNR tattoos have benefits. They don’t get lost; they go...
by Margit | Apr 26, 2021 | Weekly Wisdom
Talking About Death With Someone Who Has Dementia I was sitting in the lobby of an assisted living residence when a resident met his son and daughter-in-law at the door, hugged him, and asked, “Where’s Mother?” “Mom’s dead, Dad,” said the son. “She died three days...
by Margit | Apr 25, 2021 | Weekly Wisdom
A Centenarian Gives Advice To The President “Hello, I am 100 years old. Can someone from your staff help me write to President Obama?” We received this phone call in 2008, and so began our relationship with Eleanor Mills Hatler (not her real name). By all regards, she...
