The Spanish Flu of 1918 lasted 2 years and had 4 waves. And, in case you didn’t know, it originated in Kansas. It was only named the Spanish Flu because Spain, which was a neutral country during WWI, was free to report about it in gory detail. After the flu ran its course, the Roaring Twenties began. People went wild and fun and debauchery reigned. In less than a decade, the … [Read more...]
How to Boost Your Productivity During the Lockdown
These past few months have become very challenging for many of us. But, of course, we've learned a lot, as well, too. Although there were apparent pressures, involving especially our health and family members, many of us have thrived. For some individuals, they have chosen to take advantage of the lockdown by communicating more with their kids or grandchildren. While this … [Read more...]
The Pain of Wisdom: A Short Bar Story by Dennis Fried
The scene: the 1970s, a family-owned Irish bar in Leeds, New York, that served as the informal headquarters for a group of us young guys who were still living the single life and still maintaining the resolve not to let getting up early for work interfere with staying up late for fun. There was no jukebox. Other than the alcohol and the camaraderie, the sole sources of … [Read more...]
If Age is Simply a State of Mind How Young do You Feel?
I’ve been contemplating the idea that “age is a state of mind” for a while now. In another week, I’ll be 66. It’s hard to believe. Like most people, I don’t feel old. Well, I shouldn’t say that - some people who are 30 believe they’re old. I remember dreading turning that age but now it seems ridiculous. Perception of aging – We are not our grandparents Probably every … [Read more...]
A Groovy Mantra for Aging Baby Boomers
I decided I wanted to find a mantra to use to meditate but wasn’t sure what it should be. I didn’t take TM training when I was young, and it was popular. So, instead, I decided to Google one. There’s the standard Om, which is said to be the most powerful, as well as several others like Om Namah Shivaya, Aham Prema, and Ho’oponopono, which I can’t even pronounce but I … [Read more...]
