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Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Conceição Brito - Portugal

Conceição Brito - Portugal — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:25:53 +0000

In reply to Cleta Bradwell. I am fascinated by the stories of imaginary friends. There are so many and nobody pays enough attention to them. Are they real? what did your imaginary friend look like? did he/she talk back to you or just listened? Amazing!

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Conceição Brito

Conceição Brito — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:20:03 +0000

My earliest memory is of being sick, stuck in a baby cot , holding to the rails of the bed and crying like hell. I think I was not yet 3 years old!
My mother told me,( later of course!), that I was very sick with dyphtheria, and she was scared I might harm my throat even more with all that crying. I remember pain and being alone, may be because I had other siblings who had to be kept far from the sick child.
Not a very pleasant memory.

Comment on Chronic Inflammation: When Your Body Is Mad at You by Dorothy Stocks

Dorothy Stocks — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:05:41 +0000

the articles help me to understand more about my own knee pain
and how to work through it. There are so many aches and pains that we all
are living through these articles will help with the management of that. Most articles are for us and I will take total advantage of the learning tools that
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Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Lou Garfinkle

Lou Garfinkle — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 01:38:16 +0000

In 1956 , I remember flying to Miami with my parents.

Comment on Senior Planet Book Club: Mama Day by Gloria Naylor by Onalark999

Onalark999 — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 01:21:45 +0000

Suggestion to the moderator: since we are all reading different versions of the book (ebooks w/larger or smaller fonts effects the page numbers, hard back books vs. paper backs), please indicate sections or chapters of the book for the reading assignment, instead of page numbers. The digital book that I borrowed from hoopla indicates that on page 127, I’m 15 pages into Section II. In my version, section I (one) ends on page 116. Many thanks.

Comment on Boost Brain Health by Annie

Annie — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:26:15 +0000

Great article. Now I need to do it.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Zenaida Estrada

Zenaida Estrada — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:37:26 +0000

I was born in the Philippines. One of my earliest memories was that I was a bedwetter. So I had to sleep on a mat on the wood floor, The mat was handwoven dried pandanus leaves. I remember I had to be given a bath or take one in the early mornings before going to school. We did not have kindergarten at all. So I went to first grade at age six. The test for acceptance into first grade was being able stretch my right arm above my head and bend that arm to see if I could touch my left ear.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Lynn Kleopfer

Lynn Kleopfer — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:15:17 +0000

Broken arm, age 3. Self explanatory.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Pam Jackson

Pam Jackson — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:55:48 +0000

My earliest memory was the winter of 1950, when I was three. We had an horrendous snow. Dad helped the neighbors dig out. But, of course, I wanted to play in the snow to make a snowman. I would have been buried as we got 3 feet of snow. So dad made me a snowman and I watched from the dining room window. That is my earliest memory.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Carol P.

Carol P. — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:54:59 +0000

When I was about one years old, my family lived in the downstairs apartment in my grandmother’s house. Since we were all family, the apartment doors were left open. My mother was making lunch and told me to call grandma to come eat. I toddled to the bottom of the stairs and called. Then, I thought, “I can crawl up the stairs and get grandma!” So I started crawling up the stairs. My grandmother then rushed down the stairs, scooped me up, and said I should never climb the stairs alone.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Sam Bunge

Sam Bunge — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:11:05 +0000

My earliest memory, at about age 3, is seeing the Ohio River flood into Parkersburg, West Virginia. I remember seeing a small boat being rowed out from a garage into the street.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Donato Nieman

Donato Nieman — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:16:53 +0000

My earliest memory was being placed in a car seat by my Father very early in the morning and being driven to a local bakery where he purchased fresh baked pastries for breakfast that morning. He drove a green 1953 Mercury Station Wagon. I remember the dark green color and faux wood paneling .

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Elena Brunn

Elena Brunn — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:23:27 +0000

Sitting on a park bench, my mother is holding me to her chest. I nuzzle in her soft corduroy jacket. I clasp something round and hard that years later, I discover is a wooden cherry on her lapel pin.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Virge

Virge — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:48:24 +0000

In reply to Cleta Bradwell. Love this story! what was your imaginary friend's name?

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Cleta Bradwell

Cleta Bradwell — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:25:31 +0000

This isn’t a complete memory, and I have been told it isn’t possible, but I remember my father carrying me as an infant to the babysitter through an alley which connected our houses. I remember his grey uniform which he wore to work.

A more formed memory was insisting my parents hold my imaginary friend’s hand too when we crossed the street. I still see her clearly and remember her name.

Comment on Senior Planet Book Club: Mama Day by Gloria Naylor by Cleta Bradwell

Cleta Bradwell — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:14:51 +0000

Wow! This is an “oldie” and one of my very favorites (I think it’s actually in my book collection). I’ve read this book at least twice and will re-read it again for this discussion. Looking forward to it.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Jean

Jean — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:29:37 +0000

My earliest memory was when I was 3 and my mother came home from a 5 day hospital stay with a baby boy. I was so happy to see her.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Carol Swanson

Carol Swanson — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:55:23 +0000

The current medical situation in Gaza brought back a memory , pushed back,perhaps, of the polio epidemic of the mid 50’s. We were 9, 7 & 5 and had earlier that spring received the 1st polio shots. We returned late summer from a week’s vacation in New Hampshire to find that two children in our veterans housing units had contacted polio with one child passing. I remember the fear and my thoughts go to Gaza and the families there.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Ruth Gutstein

Ruth Gutstein — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:47:42 +0000

As a young child, I was on a lower level of an apartment building. I was trying to find my way by stairs to our apartment, but I realized as I climbed, that every floor had the same layout. How would I know which floor our apartment was on? This may have been at 514 Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn, New York, in the early 1940s. Somehow I must have found the right floor because here I am, at Leisure World of Md, at age 86!

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by VivianL Presley

VivianL Presley — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:20:35 +0000

My very first day in kindegarten. I arrived early w/my mother. I was wearing a fav blue checked dress. When arrived, the teacher met us at the door. She introduced herself and invited me in. She was telling my mother that I should go in and find my name and have a seat. Before she could finish the sentence, I had already found my seat asnd sat down with my hands folded on the desk. I then waved bye to mom.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Rose Marie Wilson

Rose Marie Wilson — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:51:33 +0000

I have a misty memory of being in a baby carriage, being pushed down our Brooklyn street by my mother, and feeling gentle rain dotting my face. I must have been about 2 years old, and I remember seeing the gray sky, enjoying the rain, and trying to catch a few drops on my tongue. To me it was a beautiful, enjoyable moment. This was back in 1952.

Comment on Open Thread: Your Earliest Memory by Sylvia W

Sylvia W — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:29:29 +0000

While I do have a sweetly fuzzy memory of being carried as a baby – maybe 9 months old – the first complete memory I was about 2. I had wakened in my crib just about dawn. I already knew better than to call my mom to get me out, so I stood in the crib and carefully folded my blanket and hung it over the railing, as she always did. Then I looked out the window at the brightening day and watched the birds. Yeah, I was a really early bloomer! ;-)

Comment on Inspiring Story: Michelle Bryan Harnessed the Internet to Retire Abroad by Irene Clark

Irene Clark — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 23:12:46 +0000

I do not plan to retire abroad BUT the 9 years I lived in Europe from 1966 to 1975 were life changing. Out if the Deep South to Frankfurt, Germany. I was not with the military but did get jobs with the civilians who support the military. It was one of the best things I have done in my 81 years. I learned a bit of German and travelled a lot, from Norway to Greece.

Carpé Diem!

Comment on Boost Brain Health by Royster

Royster — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:28:48 +0000

Thank you for this article, it’s very informative. I will began to practice these tips. These classes that Senior Planet provides are very helpful.

Comment on How to Deal with a Sexless Marriage by Charles Harper

Charles Harper — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 02:12:43 +0000

In reply to Leah 09. Great post and if thats what your hanging your hat on to say it was a great marraige,well, theres so much more to it. Like basing the union on your partners looks or fitness of their bodies. My lifelong bride always struggled with her weight. Who among us hasnt. It never made me no never mind.,Through the years that all becomes smooth and fades away and your left with the core attraction that brought you both together initially.

Comment on How to Deal with a Sexless Marriage by Charles Harper

Charles Harper — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:50:20 +0000

In reply to Aging Stud. Lucky..to a life well lived..i salute you...

Comment on How to Deal with a Sexless Marriage by Charles Harper

Charles Harper — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:33:16 +0000

In reply to RetSgt.

Dear sgt
We’re a long time married couple.We’ve been through it all including infidelity on both of our parts. Notwithstanding, We recently celebrated 50 years of bliss.
Soon after, intercourse became painful. she opted out leaving me hot and dry.
I became involved in the “alternative“ lifestyle.best we could do.

Comment on The Man Cave On… Working With Your Hands by Lucy

Lucy — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:11:32 +0000

I have always enjoyed paint by number projects and reading this article has inspired me to get back to working with my hands other then using them on a keyboard.
I have learned so much by taking this OATS class and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of AARP offering this class to seniors.
Thank you,
Lucy

Comment on Journalist Takes Us Back to Woodstock by Ted Folke

Ted Folke — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:30:38 +0000

Woodstock was my first assignment as a cameraman for Swedish Television, and I wars lucky to have Andy Bobrow as a my sound recordist. He had done sound at the Fillmore, and knew enough crew at Woodstock to get us back stage passes so I could film from the orchestra pit, which was a great luxury. It became clear from the start that this was a special event, and that the people were the story, not the musicians. That much said, I loved Santana and Country Joe, and the entire experience ! Peace!

Comment on Journalist Takes Us Back to Woodstock by Robert Marriner

Robert Marriner — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 06:50:04 +0000

I was there for Saturday & Sunday for some great music. I got to play at Bethel Woods. Brought back some great memories.

Comment on Ask Joan: Lonely Widower Seeks Intimacy by Gianna

Gianna — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:09:20 +0000

In reply to Jane Coombs.

Respectfully, if I were a woman looking for a committed relationship, I’d want to know right away that someone doesn’t want that, so I don’t waste my time. If I was looking for the same thing, however, I’d find his honesty very appealing.

He comes across as an intelligent man looking for the same (not just wanting sex) — he definitely doesn’t need AI to write his profile.

Comment on Seven Health Myths by Pam Barkalow

Pam Barkalow — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:55:16 +0000

quite interesting information to clarify the myths we have heard over the years.

Comment on The Invisible (Older) Woman by Janice

Janice — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:10:29 +0000

In reply to Susie. Yes!

Comment on The Invisible (Older) Woman by Janice

Janice — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:09:33 +0000

In reply to Kelly. Wow. Not a great response. Sounds like a considerable amount of complaints.

Comment on Senior Planet Book Club: Poll Results! by Mary Gilchrist

Mary Gilchrist — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:58:10 +0000

Hello-Mary from SLC Utah-
Our libraries here do not have Mama Day-Gloria Naylors book for next month…
I will be looking forward to next selection I can obtain at library-So enjoy this club.

Comment on Good News about Senior Health and Fitness by cheryann pleasants-beruldsen

cheryann pleasants-beruldsen — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:23:14 +0000

Thank you. I found this article to be inspiring and uplifting. I liked that it was short and found it to be a quick boast!

Comment on Ask Joan: Lonely Widower Seeks Intimacy by Jane Coombs

Jane Coombs — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:58:15 +0000

There were a couple of issues in his response. First it was his age restrictions. I am 78 but would be excluded. His loss, lol. Secondly, no commitments. Why bother to add this . It detracts from his appeal.
For myself, I am looking for a fun comfortable relationship. That says it nicely.
My advice use AI to write it. Hold back on some details. We all love a good mystery.

Comment on The Man Cave On… Working With Your Hands by Marilyn Turner

Marilyn Turner — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:06:01 +0000

I have always enjoyed needlework: crocheting, sewing, blackwork, string art, needlepoint, cross stitching. I continue to do these, but what I’d really like to do is to get the sort of instruction that boys (only!) were offered in junior high shop classes! They learned the basics of tool use, measurement, joining, and probably a lot more that I don’t realize. It’s not that I want to make a specific thing, just to learn generally how to do these things. Any takers?

Comment on An Uncertain Birthday for Social Security by William G Jackson Jr

William G Jackson Jr — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:18:09 +0000

Selecting when to take your benefit is a personal decision and one that should be factually based, not as the article strs,”based upon fear”. In terms of fixes;
Congress should repay the “loans” made earlier by ceasing the funding of ridiculous medical studies,ie,”changing the sex of honeybees*. The DS deduction limit should follow current wages and the COLA. I seriously doubt Congress will ta in e any appreciable action as they are more interrsted in character assassinations.

Comment on An Uncertain Birthday for Social Security by Doreen Mullen

Doreen Mullen — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:13:53 +0000

I know that if you’d been married for 10 years that you are entitled to your husband’s Social Security. I find it outrageous that 3 or more women can collect on one man’s Social Security. If a man gets married in his 20s and divorced several times it is possible for 3 or more women to collect.
My second thought is to raise taxable income above $168,000.

Comment on An Uncertain Birthday for Social Security by Virge

Virge — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:12:06 +0000

In reply to Patricia M Bellace. Preach!

Comment on An Uncertain Birthday for Social Security by Patricia M Bellace

Patricia M Bellace — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:46:44 +0000

In reply to Molly Markert.

Molly — The Federal government also taxes your SS income unless your overall income is very low. As I understand it, that the formula for the taxing of SS income hasn’t been inflation adjusted since it was started. If I’m right — perhaps AARP could confirm this — start right there. Demand that your state and federal representatives do something to eliminate or adjust the taxing of SS income. Next demand that no one who hasn’t paid in gets SS. I could go on but I out of “characters”.

Comment on Don’t Take a Vacation From Your Budget by Virge

Virge — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:23:04 +0000

In reply to Rossana Cruz. Stay tuned for a September feature on travel groups, Rossana.

Comment on The Man Cave On… Working With Your Hands by Kathi Robertson

Kathi Robertson — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:37:47 +0000

I started cross-stitch when I was 15 yrs old and continue to do it now at 54. Seeing a project from beginning to end, working on the big picture to adding the final details allows me a break from daily work as a therapist. Being able to put my focus on one thing after a day of multi-tasking is priceless. Plus, it allows me to create something with my own personal touches–literally.

Comment on Don’t Take a Vacation From Your Budget by Rossana Cruz

Rossana Cruz — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:03:03 +0000

I like to travel more, but can’t find senior groups to travel with.

Comment on An Uncertain Birthday for Social Security by Molly Markert

Molly Markert — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:22:12 +0000

On top of COLA’s that don’t keep up with cost of living increases, some states, Colorado for example, tax the SS income. That seems greedy and wrong spirited to me. As you note, we paid in and believe “it’s our money” and having to pay taxes, on top of the outrageous, inconsistent and excessive MCare premiums, takes the thrill out of the momently check.
What can we do to enact change?

Comment on Open Thread Update: Dumbest “Smart” Technology by Sharon Riley

Sharon Riley — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:07:01 +0000

I have used computers at work for years, and thought I was ok. But as things get more complicated, I’m constantly frustrated. What happened to the “on” and “off” buttons we used to love. I have 3 cats & bought an automatic kitty litter machine. It’s great but do I really want my phone to tell me each time a cat goes to the bathroom? I think not. That’s a bit more than I need to know.

Comment on An Uncertain Birthday for Social Security by Nancy Bauer

Nancy Bauer — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:10:03 +0000

I did wait for my full retirement benefits from social security by once again the government did Not give me accurate information. I was still working and they didn’t explain that my benefits would increase if I waited to take them at 70. The smart thing I did was invest those payments in my brokerage account and made more than I would have if I had waited. My Grandmother always told me to never rely on the government and that has proven to be true to this day! Educate yourself

Comment on Open Thread Update: Dumbest “Smart” Technology by Vivian Y.

Vivian Y. — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:01:34 +0000

Recently, I’ve been looking at home decor videos because I’m moving into a new COOP and am interested in ideas. One of the things I’ve noticed that makes no sense to me are lamps that are controlled by an app. I’m sure it would be a lot easier and faster to just walk over to a traditional lamp and turn it on rather than my taking time to find the phone then open an app just to turn on a lamp.

Comment on Get Social….and Start Writing by David Barry

David Barry — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:46:02 +0000

In reply to Kate Walter. hi Kate, I'm not seeing your class this Fall in NY. Do you have a direct link or could you provide more information?