Journaling for Gems
My purpose for living
For now, I am trying to return to the renewal of my body and mind by reading, writing, communicating with friends and enjoying life. My next project is to help a dear friend who is 94.
AI
Yes, I think AI has its pros and cons like any other advancement in civilization. I think it would be wise to be open to the uses of AI before we dismiss its possible benefits. Almost all of man's inventions required some adjustments and adaptations before they were accepted. For example, the wheel has been adapted for many uses. True, some of them were negative, but using wheels on the wagon first provided transportation for more people than the horse or mule. Then t
Early Childhood Education
A new study Indicates that Early Childhood Education in Brain Health brings hope to boost future incomes of children of low-income families. As I read the Daily Press published on the Virginia Peninsula, I was intrigued with this article about the Dallas Center for Brain-Health at University of Texas Dallas and the Momentous Institute, a non-profit which provides mental health services for 5,500 students from bi-lingual families. The licensed therapists also spoke Spanish and
Celebrate your 90th Birthday, Jodie Smith
A Super-Ager is more Social And has more Hustle. You are more popular and Special. You have made wise Decisions And avoided many...
Focus on AUDIENCE
Most of us realize when we talk to children that we must use a different vocabulary than we use for work peers. Business people address their customers in a respectful tone and use a specific vocabulary for the occasion. But have you ever given much thought to the details of your communication to friends, club members, or strangers?
A Trend I See: More Acceptance
Another TREND I have noted is how people from many traditions and cultures are becoming aware
Remembering on Memorial Day
The purpose of remembering the past sacrifices of all people is to help all living people to understand why we need to contribute to...
REMEMBERING
HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT HOW MANY NAMES OF PEOPLE AND PLACES YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED IN YOUR LIFE ? All the people in your past: classmates,...
Overwhelmed. But breathing
The problem is not only in ordering supplies, but also in difficulty contacting many persons. Recently I was trying to order Supplies...
Accepting New Developmental Norms
New development norms could enhance our lives as we go from newborn to later life. Mostly out of necessity.
What a difference our choice of words makes!
Sometimes those of us in our later years are not able to express ourselves in the right terms even though we have the right idea.
A New Mind to Mine
Today I was inspired by my friend Marty Lott so I am back to my computer. At my table, as soon as I sat down to lunch with some new people,
Sounds and Signs
Learning language and culture Begins between birth and three. Isabel held up her curved fingers before the TV "Buh," moving her arms as...
The Spark
The Observer, a wise 62-year-old woman, This social worker had a front row Seat, said that each phase of life has a season. Friendship...















