Category Archives: Health-Diet

Employing the Little Grey Cells

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

“It is a small problem merely. But a problem that will agitate the little grey cells most adequately.” - Agatha Christie’s Poirot in The Incredible Theft Lately I’ve noticed a lot of television commercials for the Luminosity website. Like brainHQ, BrainCurls.com, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet | Tagged aging, lifestyle, Memories, Memory, Senior Health | 9 Comments

Murphy’s Law and Why Everybody Needs a Plan – Part 1

Posted on March 12, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

If anything can go wrong, it will - Murphy’s Law My Scottish grandparents had lots of favorite sayings. Two that often come to mind are, “Hope for the best, but plan for the worst,” and “Murphy may have been an Irishman, … Continue reading →

Posted in Caregiving, Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information | Tagged Advance Medical Directive, choices, family, Health Care Proxy, lifestyle, Living Will, Power of attorney, Senior Health | 7 Comments

Facing a Scary Moment

Posted on January 24, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I had a scary moment this month. I know I’m not bomb-proof, and understand I’m not twenty anymore. Still, when I have minor aches and pains, I tend to self-treat. I’m the child, step-child, grandchild, and niece of RN’s, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges, Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information | Tagged aging, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Disease, Health, Iritis, lifestyle, Macular Degeneration, Senior Health, Vision Loss | 19 Comments

Think Pink (Even if it’s not your favorite color…)

Posted on October 16, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

When I was about nine, my mother decorated my room in pink and white. I had striped café curtains with canopy valances, pink walls and bedspreads, and a white desk and trim. I’m not at all sure why she picked … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged Breast cancer, Color, DPchallenge, Funny Face, Health, lifestyle, Pink ribbon, Think Pink | 28 Comments

Bathing in the Glow of the Forest – Walking the Air Line Trail

Posted on September 30, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

This is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, Bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight, Stand like Druids of old, with voices sad and prophetic, Stand like harpers hoar, with beards … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Recreation, Travelogues | Tagged Airline Trail, Hiking, lifestyle, photos, Physical exercise, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Walking | 30 Comments

Send the Bat(wing) Signal! Time for Toning!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I’m getting older, and like many Americans, I weigh more than I should. My hubby is in this boat with me. We didn’t get this way all at once, but if you gain even one or two pounds each year … Continue reading →