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Baby Boomers – How’s Your Cognitive Dexterity?

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How Brewing Coffee Can Up Cognitive Dexterity

Originally reblogged from https://solsticeson.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/how-brewing-coffee-can-up-cognitive-dexterity/

Growing older

Reflections on Senior Life: Keeping the Faith

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The idiom ‘time flies’ means more to me now. After our 50th and 55th class reunions, I think about how much we’ve changed since we were in our teens. So, how are you? Has ‘senior’ taken on a different meaning for you since high school? If so, consider yourself fortunate. Enjoy this new ‘senior’ perspective. Finding it easier to enjoy than not? Then, you’ve probably stockpiled yourself with a good dose of ‘keeping the faith’ over the years.

We’ve all faced ups and downs since 1969. We, no doubt, can share many stories filled with laughter and tears. Life experience can teach us that moving beyond the past, especially the hurt, can be healing. Living in the moment allows us to cherish old friendships while creating new memories. For me, the idea of living in the moment lends itself well to ‘keeping the faith’.

I often think about my teenage years and the friendships I formed. Each proved to be a great influence on who I am today. They had a significant effect on my character, development, and behavior. They instilled in me a sense of resilience and the importance of friendship, community, and support.

As Billy Joel wrote…

“You can get just so much from a good thing
You can linger too long in your dreams
Say goodbye to the oldies but goodies
‘Cause the good ole days weren’t always good
And tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems…”

How about you? Have you been keeping the faith? What moments have shaped your journey toward these golden years?

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Remembering “Then” During Covid-19

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We couldn’t have know when we gathered in June 2019 for our 50th Class Reunion how dramatically our lives would be changed in the coming year. We also could not have comprehended the significance of rekindling friendships that began so long ago.

So – here we are – a bit more than a year after, as some states see the second wave of Covid-19 and others, as expressed by Dr. Anthony Fauci “Still knee-deep in the first wave of Covid-19.”

How are you doing? How are you coping with this new reality? Are you finding creative ways to fill your days? Have your adult children called on you to teach your grandchildren? What about charity work? Have you been instrumental in helping others in some way?  Most importantly, how have you taken care of yourself?

We want to hear from you. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Whatever you’re experiencing, we’re here to listen, share, and offer suggestions if we can. Know that our rekindled friendships offer you solidarity in these turbulent waters.

We are in this together. Stay safe. Be well…

 

 

 

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Baby Boomers, Crashing the 50th Reunion? What to expect…

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So – we should all know the Golden Girls – not that I’m putting anyone in this category!  Here is a humorous look at what to expect when well intentioned non-schoolmates crash a Baby Boomer class reunion party!  Enjoy!

 

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“Be True to Your School”…

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“Be True to your School” – the Beach Boys

Watching a Beach Boys cover band last week brought this almost forgotten song to mind and fond moments to remember from Dixie Hollins High School back in 1969.  We were definitely true to our school!  We’re still looking for memories to share from our high school days or memories from your high school days which brought you to who you are today.  Were you a great parent?  Top chef?  Successful writer?  Teacher, minister, business person?  How did you contribute to others in the last fifty years?  How did high school influence your thinking, actions, and goals achieved?  Whether simple or grand – every achievement is worth the share!  You are appreciated!

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TEN THINGS I LEARNED ON THE WAY TO GROWING OLDER — DrJoyFinder

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One of my favorite words is “perspective.”  Why?  Because it’s yieldable to the many different views we take on for the same subject over years on our journey to maturity.  My perspective – armed with research, knowledge of current trends (real news trends – not fake), and the opinion of others, has opened my mind to diverse points of view that I might not have found so easy to accept when I was younger.  In my morning reading, I ran across this little gem and thought you might enjoy it too.  Thank you Dr. Joy Finder!

As always, if you find anything you think might benefit the group feel free to send it in.  We want to hear from you!  Looking forward to seeing you soon!  Nancy

 

LIFE MOVES AT A FAST PACE It’s tempting to pursue life with such breathless haste that you risk missing all the good stuff there is to enjoy. And here’s the thing, most of the good stuff is free. It doesn’t cost you to enjoy it. So, as you journey through the years, take the time […]

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