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  • Funny Prayer about Getting Old

    A friend sent this to me for posting [thank you Britt]

    It plays on osme of the steretyopes I have written about but even so I laughed a lot watching it!

  • Bottoms Up! A duck “tail”

    Time for a change of pace – just as in "real" life – a blog needs some fun time too

    Could not resist running for my camera today… it was like watching  synchronized swimmers..

  • Scam alert!

    I haven't posted about email scams in a while so it's time for an update.

    The scammers are increasing their "volume" by saying  that they "know" you have been dealing with x, y and z [named persons] and you have to stop!  They are also using Barrister and Esq. in their names so you might think they are really lawyers.

    Why do they do this? Most people get anxious when they get mail from attorneys.. [I have a law degree and I hate getting mail from legal entities.]

    BUT – remember these scammers DO NOT KNOW YOU!

    They are making idle threats to scare you into contacting them…

    As the economy stays stagnant and people are out of work and hoping for a solution to money woes – a promise of inheriting millions that "someone" left to you has appeal.

    But ask yourself – if they were legitimate wouldn't they know how to reach you via "real" mail and not be using email? and email that is not sent to your actual name.

    If you have friends or family who you think might actually believe these emails – please pass this post along to them.

    The reason we all keep getting this kind of email is that people actually DO fall for the scam because if not one did – they would stop!

     

  • Senior citizens don’t be categorized – define yourself instead!

    Would you like to be categorized – or would you rather be defined?
    Before you answer – read on a bit – there is a subtle difference between the 2 ideas. 
    You define yourself.  Others categorize you. R. Peterson
    Think about this difference.  
    If you allow yourself to be categorized. you may find yourself described as being:
    • old
    • inactive
    • poor
    • unhealthy
    • decrepit
    • bent over
    • wheelchair bound
    • ready to die

    [to cite a few stereotypes]

    But – if you define yourself – there is no limit to the list of descriptors you can use!

    Senior citizenship is being:

    • a cougar
    • a master skier [squash player, golfer, runner, etc.]
    • wealthy
    • learned
    • a font of wisdom
    • a treasure trove of knowledge
    [add your own descriptions]
    Reflect on the difference between the two lists. 
    The first is a list of stereotypes or myths that too many people have about those over 65 – and especially about those over 70. 
    Can you imagine how those over 90 are described?  Scary – isn't it ?
    The second is a list of what older persons can do and are now doing. And these are behaviors, and knowledge, which many cultures cherish and nourish. It’s just that our stereotypical blinders keep us from seeing this.
    “Wise elders,” who are respected, and from whom advice is sought, sounds like a far better description than “nosy old coot.” Especially when those so described may have the same wisdom to impart.
    If you let others categorize you – you lose some of your own “self-ness.” You become a statistic or a stereotype. Worse – you begin to believe that this is the way older persons are supposed to be and act.
    You follow what in psychology is known as the self-fulfilling prophecy; you actually become what others think of you or how they have categorized you.
    How is this possible? Because there are very few large populations of active healthy seniors to study and the researchers are mostly “younger” – so they are not surrounded in the workplace by healthy 70 year olds.
    When you define yourself – you maintain a large degree of individuality -and independence – which are vital to healthy aging. 
    So snub your nose at the categories and category makers and define your own way through the aging process!
    Don’t worry about what others think of you – especially if they say things like: “aren’t you too old to still be skiing?” or playing softball or even working? 

    Think up a cute response that lets those “others” know you will keep doing what it is you like to do –

    NOT what the category makers think you should be doing.

    And you? Category or definition?

    Please comment below – thank you

  • Best Network Marketing Businesses For Seniors? 3 criteria for you to contemplate

     
    The myth of seniors sitting at home in their rocking chairs is rapidly dissipating, as more and more seniors are becoming entrepreneurs.

    Today’s 60 or 65-year-old is not ready to “retire.” And it looks like the 65, 70, [or even 75 and older] are not retiring either – instead many are becoming entrepreneurs. No sitting at home for these active minds!

    We know that staying active and challenging one’s mind with new tasks are ways to stay healthy as we age. What better way than to join a network marketing business where you are the CEO – a sure way to keep the brain cells active!

    How do you decide which MLM or network marketing company to join and work with? [MLM and network marketing are used interchangeably to describe the same business model.]

    There are 3 important criteria:

    • You must love and use the products.
    • You must like and enjoy being with the people in your network: locally, nationally and worldwide.
    • There must be a good compensation plan.
    1- Loving and using the products.

    When looking at a company you may want to try the products as a consumer before joining as an associate and make sure you love them. Or – you can skip this step if know and trust the person telling you about them – and you know that person uses the products.

    This knowing and trusting leads into the 2nd criteria:

    2- Liking and enjoying the others in your network. 

    Network marketing is a social activity. You have to talk with people and so it keeps one engaged socially as one ages. But it is best for your personal aging if you really enjoy spending time with those in your chosen company.

    Attend a few local meetings about the company and the products to see how much you enjoy chatting with and learning from those in the room. If you do join, you too will bring people to meetings like this and many will become your good friends – so this is an important criteria.

    3 – Make sure the compensation plan is a good one. 

    If you are going to put in your valuable time and energy – make sure you are well paid for your efforts. 

    There are so many variations on compensation plans; you will have to compare one with another and decide what works for you. Often independent sources rate MLM plans and you can look up that information online.

    Extra caveats:

    Don’t fall for the “make money fast” or “get in at the beginning.” Network marketing takes work and a good company will be around for a long time so it will not matter when you join.

    There are more criteria one can look at and I invite you to sign up for emails to learn more about network marketing and how it might be a good fit for you and your aging.
     
    Comments? Thanks