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We Americans thrive on predictability. It’s ingrained in our everyday activity, from the time we awake, through our morning routine, and even …
The line in the headline, uttered in the classic film “Cool Hand Luke” starring Paul Newman, clearly seems to apply today. Whether due to the …
The Pandemic continues to spike here and practically everywhere else. East Tennessee isn’t immune. The fact that Mayor Ed Mitchell’s wife sadl…
In the nearly two months since reaching the big Seven-Oh, I’ve been making a point to pay particular attention to any changes in my physical c…
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OK, here it is. My full disclosure. My big admission. And naturally, it’s all about age. In the past I’ve been a bit reticent to reveal the ac…
For many of us, the fear, frustration, anger and animosity that has gripped this nation in the past few months has been elevated even more ove…
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Over the course of my last three columns, I’ve dwelled on topics pertinent to the pandemic. After all, it’s hard to escape, especially when we…
I believe there’s a yin and a yang to this world today. For every tragedy we encounter, there always seems to be a hopeful sign. Whether it’s …
Given what the world is going through, optimism isn’t abundant right now. Given the terrible consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, many fi…
“When life goes wrong, it just goes on and on …”
The idea of a rock ’n’ roll cruise geared to seniors might have one been considered unthinkable at one time. However nowadays, the idea is uns…
Sadly, it seems that there is no shortage of those who are willing to trick seniors into handing over their savings. In my opinion, these indi…
After my last column, which dealt with the difficulty of dealing with friends and family who are suffering from a severe illness, I received a…
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As seniors, we learn to live with our limitations. It’s rarely easy of course, but we know by now that with age comes certain ailments — some …
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Last week, I took the opportunity to go to the Morningview Village retirement community and watch the premiere production by the newly formed …
It’s no secret that people here in East Tennessee are gracious and kind. In my opinion, that charm and civility is a reflection of the way fol…
I have a confession. I suffer from a dilemma that’s commonly referred to as FOMO. It stands for Fear Of Missing Out. It’s not uncommon, but it…
I admit it. Science and technology both amaze and inspire me. Yet like many seniors, I find they often aggravate and intimidate me all at the …
Have you ever thought about what your legacy might be? I’m not referring to the financial assets you leave your heirs. That’s a tricky busines…
When one reaches retirement, keeping a handle on expenses is more important than ever. The luxury of receiving a weekly paycheck generally dis…
Bruce Springsteen is 69 years old. Anybody who’s ever witnessed one of his live performances can easily attest that the man has aged gracefull…
It’s only natural that at a certain point in our lives we think about the things that are left undone. Perhaps we still dreaming of writing th…
Like the rest of the nation, I was a tremendous admirer of the late president George H.W. Bush. It had nothing to do with politics, but was sp…
I often query musicians that have a particularly storied past, “Do you reminisce? Are you nostalgic? Do your past accomplishments set such a h…
It often surprises me that something that costs nothing to give seems so difficult to come by. I’m speaking of affirmation, a gift of encourag…
Penny McIntosh, known professionally as Health Coach Penny is, well, a health coach, as well as a nutritionist and personal trainer. She’s bee…
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