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Life Lessons From Memaw
Retirement
Everyone wants to get to the stage of retirement. We want to take it easy, enjoy activities that we pick, and not worry about money. But retirement may not always be easy. There are many changes and roads to navigate.
"The truth is I'm not a doctor or a lawyer. I'm not an airline pilot. I'm nothing really."
Part 2 blog about your career. How do you answer the question in the blog?
"Why, this car is automatic. It's systematic, it's hydromatic. Why, it's greased lightning"
It's been a long time since I took driver's Ed classes. Some things have changed since then. How can I learn about the new stuff?
"Tonight's lecture: I've walked all 12 steps; Can I go home now?"
Here are 2 quotes to reflect upon. Yes, I think they are the secrets to life.
"I'm mad at the world, Joey, I'm a teenager."
Even as an adult, there are things we don't want to do--like getting a colonoscopy. But being an adult means you do what is necessary to keep yourself healthy!
"I can't take this anymore! This whole "teachable moments" of protecting their self-esteem and nobody gets punished and every game ends in a tie!"
As grandparents, we need to compliment more and criticize less.
"Grandma got run over by a reindeer Walking home from our house Christmas Eve. You can say there's no such thing as Santa."
Competition between sets of grandparents?? Absolutely NOT!!
"Houston, we have a problem."
Preventative care can help you immensely live longer. Get your routine, annual tests done--like mammograms.
Let's Show A Little Skin...For The Dermatologist!
Annual check ups including going to your doctor and your dermatologist!!
Alone vs. Loneliness
What's the difference between being alone and loneliness? One is healthy. The other is not.
Are you Introverted? Extroverted? What is the Difference?
Are you an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? Why does it matter?
Worrying...Such a Waste
Sometimes I think we worry because we think if we worry, then it won't come true.
“Mom! Someone Idiot Just Parked This Ugly RV Outside Our House. Oh, My God, It’s Your Husband!”
Camping Rules: Stare at the fire. Listen to the birds. Jump in the lake. Read. Take a nap. Relax. Watch the sunset. Cook over the fire. Breathe the fresh air.
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