I recently read about a woman from New Mexico. One of her parents was a teacher and the other was a nurse. On nights and weekends they would do volunteer work. They were both committed to a life of service. The woman herself became a physician and works with the homeless community and has for…
I know, you are probably thinking, “Who in the world is Phil and why would I care what he does?” Great question. Phil Allman Jr. is a tennis player in Colorado Springs. But he is not just any tennis player – he is a 99 year old tennis player, who plays at least twice a…
You may be thinking, “Well, that would be nice but I doubt that I can just think my way into living longer.” However, it is reported that over 400 scientific studies have demonstrated the immense power of our beliefs. Judith Graham, from Kaiser Health writes, “When aging is seen as a negative experience, (characterized by…
My wife and I have been recently watching the television series, “The Crown.” It has been fascinating to learn so much about the modern history of England and the United Kingdom. In a recent episode we learned a little about Princess Alice who was the mother of Prince Philip. As she was lying in bed,…
While that might seem like a strange question, isn’t it one that motivates, or perhaps, haunts us? If we dig a little deeper we will see our tendency to take that questions a step further. We are really often asking, “How am I doing in life in the eyes of others?” Whether we are being…
What? Can that be real?” Well, according biologist Andrew Steel, medical science is making progress on that very subject. He has written about the field of biogerontology, examining emerging treatments that range from new drugs that can clear out old cells to gene therapies that can actually fix damaged DNA. Steel has found people’s response…
I was touched a few months ago by a demonstration of empathy that was heart-warming but in an unexpected place. It was during an incredible NFL playoff game featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. It was a hard-fought back and forth game with two outstanding quarter backs – Josh Allen and Patrick…
The “W” questions. Three of these are typically easier to answer than the fourth one. For example – “Who did you meet for lunch?” has a specific answer. “What did you eat at lunch? also is pretty easy to identify.” “Where did you go to lunch?” is determined by a specific location. But “Why did…
I am sure many of you would respond with a variety of answers. I know some whose goal is to be done working by age 50. Others want to work until they are 65. I even have friends who, because of poor saving and spending habits, say they will have to work until the die.…
Now that might seem like a strange question, but we all make decisions – somewhere in our brain. Some people are very analytical, attempting to gather every data point they can in order to make the most reasoned decision possible. Others often make decisions based upon what their “gut” tells them. Some are methodical, taking…