New Beginnings by Roz BurakAs we passed from 2024 to 2025 I asked myself two questions: (1) What do I want to leave in 2024; and (2) What do I want create as my context for 2025?  Although you’d think these were two thought-provoking questions, the answers popped up immediately. I want to leave procrastination in 2024.  I wanted to stop…

Why do I have all this STUFF???? by Roz Burak I don’t know about you, but I just have TOO MUCH STUFF!!!!!   I’m fairly organized so it doesn’t show up as indiscriminate piles or clutter.  But it’s there. Just open any closets.  I have four very nice document boxes filled with pictures, letters and greeting cards I’ve been saving forever. …

Why Didn’t They Tell Us? by Roz BurakLast week, at the luncheon after my sister-in-law’s funeral, my niece and I had a very interesting conversation.  My niece is only 10 years younger than I and therefore qualifies for the “older” generation.Although we hadn’t seen each other in a while, one of the first questions she asked was “Why didn’t they…

To Hear or Not to Hear by Roz BurakIt’s a fact, as you age your hearing diminishes. Why do we say it ain’t so? I remember in my late 60's not hearing what people were saying was a thing. My response —” Why do people mumble?” It was your problem not mine. Having someone repeat themself was a staple of…

A New Start Here I am again — This time for GOOD. 12 years ago I declared I’d write a blog on the Joys of Aging. I’ve had many fits and starts since then. Many people have supported me ---- I just wasn’t ready —NOW I AM!!!!!Let’s talk about this thing called aging. As I said in one of my…

Where’s the JOY?!?!?! by Roz BurakOkay, maybe this isn’t so joyful. And, it is something that I have to bring my sense of humor to. Dealing with the INTERNET — OY VEY!!!!Have you noticed how these websites decide what you need — like updating your password. WHY???? It’s absolutely ridiculous that I don’t have any choice in the matter. If…

Grandparents Day by Roz BurakI’m at Grandparents Day for my great niece and nephew.  I’m not a grandparent and was invited because I’m the closest thing to a grandparent for these two  – a Great Aunt.What fun playing make believe at my age, We decided to call me “Bubbie.”  At first it was just a joke.  How funny — me…

Blog Opening For many years I thought about how to talk about the joys of aging rather than the dilemma of aging, Let’s face it getting a seat on the bus and subway just because you have gray hair is not a bad thing. And what about senior discounts. I don’t know about you, but I love them.About 5 years…

Trying To Get Started How to get started. I have this great idea — do a blog on the joys of aging. But, I’m completely stopped. I’m not stopped because I can’t think of what to write – I have lots of ideas. I’m not stopped because I don’t think it’s a great idea — we really need a lot…