This resource shares antidotes for why older people talk about their ailments. It’s a self-assessment tool. I realized I fit the bill for number four! We all have our reasons for talking about our ails when hooking up with friends. This resource provides you with some interesting options for why we do this.
Love her statement:
“This rough-and-ready, private, and flexible rule does not preclude sympathy or empathy. But sometimes a change of topic is as good as a dose of aspirin.”
Take a look at the article by Rachel MsAlpine and be sure to scroll to the bottom. You’ll find a link to another article that inspired her to write this short message about this topic. I especially like the link she shares. You might like it as well!
I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.