November is National Gratitude Month, which obviously has a connection to Thanksgiving Day. Regardless, it feels like an appropriate time for this blog, particularly in light of a story I just wrote about a young Navy veteran.
Guest Writers Blog
This blog presents the ideas and creative thinking of some of Utah's talented older adult writers. Their submissions are to inform and entertain, not to present policy or opinion positions of the Utah Commission on Aging. Enjoy.
Under the category of “knowledge is power” I figure one thing I can do with this blog is pass along nuggets of useful information that can benefit all of us.
I love college football. The whole scene. The passion, the rivalries, the sounds, the scenes. College Gameday, Lee Corso’s picks…everything about it.
While older adults are often apprehensive about returning to school, the concern is typically unfounded. Do you imagine yourself the oldest in the class? If this is the case, could it be something to be proud of, instead of concerned about?
The other day, while scrolling down the list of Apple News top stories on my iPhone, I nearly threw my phone in the garbage can. In my 71 years, I can’t remember reading so many horribly negative, depressing headlines in one small space.