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Seniors Share Their Wisdom on the Internet

panda picks — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:54:25 +0000

Hi fellow entrepenurs. While you are sitting there waiting for this site to move on so you can get your credits. I thought I would use this opportunity to share some wisdom. So scroll while you wait for the clicker.

Old Farmers Advise or Proverbs according to the Panda Lady

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull strong

Keep skunks and bankers and lawyers at a distance (scam and spammers too)

Life is simpler when you plow around a stump.

A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.

Words that soak into your ears are whispered…. NOT YELLED.

Forgive your enemies. It messes up their heaeds.

Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.

It don’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.

You cannot unsay a cruel word.

Every path has a few puddles.

When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.

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Seniors —No Time to Grow Old

panda picks — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:12:21 +0000

I recently found a blog discussion on the Moken people where I learned about a primitive culture, who have no word for time. Their nomad life style is based on no time to be anywhere and no time lines to meet. What a concept for retirees. Someone comes to visit you wouldn’t shoo them off nor would we schedule activites for particular day. The culture is well documented in books by Jacques Ivanoff.
A recent documentary about the Moken “sea gypsies” aired on 60 minutes pointed out that they also do not have a word for” when”. Without words for” time” and “when” the Moken would have no concept of age. That too is an interesting concept for us to consider. Unencumbered by thoughts of aging and how long we have to spend with our children/grandchildren or what is the life expectancy of our situation how would we live? Would we watch less stock market reports, accumulate more wealth, collect things for the future, put off fun things to do? The list is endless once we put aside “when”; when I ……..then I will do XXXX.

How old would you be if you did not know your age? Would you still be working because you enjoyed it or did you retire because that was expected of you? I know people who are still working at 70 or 90 because they do not let age dictate their working activities.

Do we accept dementia because it is affecting someone 85? I know people older than that who just graduated from college, writting books, creating great works etc. Dementia is not a part of aging as are many other ailments we accept as common to aging. They are illness common to aging. Should we allow age to affect our acceptance of physical and mental decline?

It seems that those not concerned with age send messages to their body that they want to continue being active. If we constantly remind ourselves that we should not do certain things because of our age, we have sent messages of discouragement that keep us from seeking desires. Joe Paterno, age 81, Penn State football coach of 50 years is a good example of allowing interests to dictate our lifestyle rather than allowing age to slow us down.

Does your cronological age dictate your actions? Would you like to start a new career? How about enrolling in a college course? What would you do if you did not have “when” or “time” in your vocabulary like the Moken? Can we stop time if we don’t allow time to stop us?

Panda picked the subject of timelessness so that we are not controlled by a birthcertificate or held back by time. May we remember memories of the past but keep on building new memories.

Panda Lady

Seniors Use Reading Devices

panda picks — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:11:54 +0000

Seniors take advantage of reading devices when necessary. Love to read, but having trouble holding a book and turning pages? Love to read but the eyes are not co-operating? Reading and traveling are a great way to get away. All challenges are covered when you say hello to the New Kindle.

Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines

Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback

Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots

Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered in less than 60 seconds; no PC required

Improved Display: Reads like real paper; now boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and even crisper images

Longer Battery Life: 25% longer battery life; read for days without recharging

More Storage: Take your library with you; holds over 1,500 books

Faster Page Turns: 20% faster page turns

Read-to-Me: With the new Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read every book, blog, magazine, and newspaper out loud to you

Large Selection: Over 230,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available

Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherwise
It’s exciting to introduce Amazon Kindle 2, the next generation wireless reading device. With a sleek and thin design that makes Kindle 2 as thin as a typical magazine and lighter than a paperpack, the new Kindle has seven times more storage and now holds over 1,500 books. It has a longer battery life and faster page turns. An advanced display provides even crisper images and clearer text for an improved book-like reading experience. And Kindle 2 even reads to you, with “Read to Me”, our new Text to Speech feature.
With Kindle 2 we kept everything readers love about the original Kindle—the convenience of reading what you want, when you want it, the immediacy of getting a book wirelessly delivered in less than 60 seconds, and Kindle’s ability to “disappear” in your hands so you can get lost in the author’s words. We’re also excited to announce that the Kindle Store has over 230,000 ebooks available.

GO HERE This is Panda ‘s Pick for today. Kindle 2 is available for pre-order starting today for $359 at and will ship later this month . There is a wide variety of Kindle accessories available, including new covers from Cole Haan, Patagonia, and Belkin and more.

Panda Lady

Seniors go on line for Affirmations

panda picks — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:31:21 +0000

Seniors go on line to use affirmations to make those changes in our lifestyle so important to us. Do you need to exercise, lose weight, give up a habit, make decisions, then use affirmations to provide the wisdom and strength to carry through.

Subconscious affirmations are mentioned on Awake 200.com.
“The conscious mind primarily functions with the left side of your brain and the subconscious mind through the right side. Each side of your brain, also known as hemispheres control different actions and responses. The left side is responsible for more rationalized and logical behavior such as thinking, where the right side is more imaginative and expressive with feelings and emotions.”
The article continues “The conscious mind discriminates what we want to believe and accept. ” In other words it can talk us out of affirmations. This site suggests that the subconscious mind will allow thoughts to be accepted if we hear them in our sleep. This is a good article to read to understand how our mind controls our positive affirmations.

Reading affirmations: Whether you wish to read a whole book or one line quotes, what we read affects our thinking. How often you read and for what length of time will seal the affirmations in your mind and actions.

Writing: Gems for friends.com gives this explanation. Simply sit down at a table and write what you would like in your life 15 times every day. An example is: “I am healthy, happy, wise and free”. When you are done know that the universe is taking care of it.”

Some people will take that writing and tuck it into a revered place, such as their bible, or some other place of respect. Don’t just toss it into the junk drawer. That means that you are disrespectful of your thoughts.

Throw away the negative by writing down the statement and burning, throwing in trash, or flush it down the toilet. Replace the negative with the positive written statements.
Affirmations while walking.
“As I walked, I crafted my affirmation today, and noticed that as I said it to myself, my stride changed. I walked taller, more confidently, more powerfully. I want that all the time!” Valorie’s Link Blog .

Affirmations change our physical well being as our brain convinces our body of our worth.

Singing affirmations I had the experience of singing an affirmation as I walked, singing just one song over and over. As I sang I picked up courage and strength completing a 7 mile walk in the dark and through a dangerous part of town.

Choosing Friends Ever think about why we reject and accept friendships. Those who affirm our worth are welcomed into our circle of friends. Those who would pull us down or defeat our goals are pushed aside. Choose friends on line who build you up and who you can give a boost so that we can lose those pounds, build muscles, write that book or whatever we wish to attain.

Panda Picked affirmations as a great method to keep us positive and always growing as we age. Whether you want to read one liners or find books on affirmations, go on line for your reading materials, walk or run while you repeat your affirmations, look on line for great places where you can enjoy nature. We seniors can even put on that tape recorder and do it while we take that famous afternoon nap. Skype, on line communities and other messenger services provide us with on line friends who affirm our worth when we can’t leave the house.

: Panda Lady

Seniors Take Note of How Brain and Music Heal

panda picks — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:14:51 +0000

We seniors know the effects of good food , exhilarating exercise, and prescribed medicine to maintain good health. Consider music as the good food, exercise, and medicine for all that ales you.

When participating in the music by singing, or playing an instrument I have always found good effects from breathing in more air and exercising the mind. Some songs just demand that we also get physical exercise by swaying or dancing to the music. I enjoy a radio station in Dayton, Ohio that affects my S.A.D. symptoms, changes my mood and helps me think more clearly. I realized that it was good medicine for kicking on the endorphins.

Have you thought of healing through music or even prevention of physical problems. Go here to learn more. Oliver Sacks, noted neurologist, believes music has such an impact on the brain that it stimulates a healing effect, including in people suffering from such diseases as Tourette syndrome, Alzheimer and Parkinson. Recommended reading for doctors could benefit us as patients. Go here to learn more.

As we age, we seniors look for alternative ways to prevent and heal or at least deal with the effects of aging. Google the words brain, music and healing to do your own research. The fewer medicines we take, the less chance we have of getting dangerous reactions to bad combinations.

By the way, Happy 100th Birthday to George Beverly Shea, Feb. 1, 2009, evangelist singer for Billy Graham. Mr. Shea holds the world record for singing in person to the most people ever. The text reads: “George Beverly Shea of Canada has sung to the most people during his career on every continent in front of 220 million people, since first becoming the soloist for gospel preacher Billy Graham in 1943 on the radio show “Songs in The Night”.”

Panda Picked Music as a natural alternative form of healing. Try it and post your comments here.

Panda Lady

Seniors Travel with Dogs

panda picks — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:01:44 +0000

Hotels for D O G V A C A T I O N S

Seniors traveling like to include their furry four legged family members. Often this presents the question of where can we lodge for the night and include the whole family. The answer is to look for Doggie Hotels, where people can stay too.

Seniors go on line to Bring Fido site, and use the “Where To stay” search in the center of the page. Once you have read the reviews from other pet owners, checked out the maps for locations, know the regulations and prices, you can register your reservation on the right side menu. While there click on the dog house (motel), fire hydrant (play), and dog bone (dog friendly restaurants). Hotels, bed and breaksfasts, campgrounds and motels from around the room welcome you and your dog.

Plan Fido’s vacation before you leave home so that everyone can enjoy the family vacation. Use Bring Fido site for information on all your needs from dog sitters, restaurants, leash free recreation, vets, flight information, doggie events, etc. Everything you need for a hassle free vacation is found on Bring Fido.

Panda Picked Bring Fido.com as the recommended site for planning pet friendly vacations anywhere in the world. This is a no cost site based on the experiences of other dog owners. Don’t leave home without Fido. By the way your photo’s of your dog on vacation and your ratings of the services you used will assist others using on line searchers for traveling with dogs.

Panda Lady

Seniors use the Internet for Research

panda picks — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:43:56 +0000

We seniors look beyond what we read in the newspapers and hear on the news reports. While reading a newspaper article on exercises for feet, I noted at the end of the article a url where further information could be gleaned. Off I went to the computer to see who had been the main source of the article.

The expert turned out to be the American Poliatric Medical Assoc. I found 3 good ideas for Fighting the Winter Blues. One can use their search to locate the nearest Podiatric Physician. Links to their websites are available. One can leave questions for the experts to answer. The many articles from rofessionals provided added information about feet and ankle problems. Recommended products by the Assoc. teach you to look for their symbol when shopping for foot products.

To do further research we go to our search tabs and enter pertient words related to foot health. After repeating the process several times we come up with various opinions on the subject of feet care. This process made me think of composing a list of ways to help make happy feet. Now this list of 5 helpful hints can be published in communities forums, articles or blogs or use for personal care. So here is my list which will appear several places online. Maybe, just maybe your local newspaper will pick it up and list panda picks blog as the authority.

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FOOT FIXES For FROSTY WEATHER

1. MOISTURIZE- relieve rough and dry cracked skin with routine of lotion application

2. EXERCISE- strengthen and relax muscle tension

a. stretch and massage to release muscle tension

b. Avoid toe cramp by lifting a toe and then curling back under 5 sec. each

c. For ankle stiffness, hold heel in your hand and rotate ankles by twisting in all directions.

3. MASSAGE- increase circulation and rejuvenate the skin. Using lotion, rub toes in all directions

4. Lie down and elevate legs by putting feet higher than your heart

5. Wear smart shoes. Carry the high heels and fashion shoes to put on when you arrive or use shoes with good treads or clip on cleatts in the winter months of snow and ice .

Panda Picked the subject of seniors going on line to do research because it is so convenient, and we have many resources to tap into. On line research is another scource of information as we check out information for our own personal use or for the purposes of publishing.

Panda Lady

Seniors Dress To Stay Safe and Warm In Winter Weather

panda picks — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:02:54 +0000

Thank goodness we seniors are more concerned with safety than with style. But why not have both style and stay safe in this subzero weather.

Wear head gear. Covered ears are essential to prevent frost bite You think your hair will keep your head warm. Think again as 40% of body heat can be lost from your head. You might like ear pops, to add to your head covering options. Fleecy or denim and very warm, they store easily in pockets and purses.

Keep fingers comfortableand warm in mittens rather than gloves. Be sure to wear mittens that are snug at the wrist. You might consider the mittens that double as gloves. Look for gloves or mittens that provide some traction for those times you want a secure hold.

Get a grip on that ice and snow when you add treads to your shoes. Traction cleats provide that security with non slip ice treads that are easily added to any shoes.

Cover your mouth/nose with a scarf, mittened hand or mask to protect skin and lungs in extremely cold weather. we seniors shouldn’t be out long enough to need them, but mini heaters can be tucked inside some masks.

Wear layers of loose-fitting clothing, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate the body.

Keep at least a half tank of gas in your vehicle. A full tank of gas will prevent fuel line freeze up and allow for running the heater periodically if stranded.

Safety Note: Stay with your car while its warming . Don’t invite car thieves.

Keep walks free of ice. Look for pet friendly products to protect furry paws of our housemates with 4 legs. Lawn lovers also look for gentle ice removers that don’t leave residue on floors and carpets.

Panda Lady picked Safe and Warm for this discussion as some of us are not snow birds. We stay in the fridged north to be near our families and stay active in our community during the winter months. The joy of staying in our community can be atained if we stay safe and warm in winter weather.

Weather information for Ottawa Canada provides vital information for staying safe: They report 80 people a year die in Canada from Winter weather related issues.

Panda Lady

Seniors Define Success

panda picks — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:28:23 +0000

We Seniors look to other Seniors with wisdom to explain success.

Bill Cosby, our in house Doc. says: “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is
trying to please everybody.”

As Will Rogers points out, we need never defend ourselves if we have lived life of quality and above reproof.

“Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip.”

– Will Rogers, Humorist

What is your definition of success?

Panda picked 2 success quotes to inspire you as you work on line. Go to ‘search’ and look for daily inspiration to point you in the way of your true success

Panda Lady

Seniors On Line for Sleep Catch up

panda picks — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:54:10 +0000

Panda Lady

We Seniors like to catch up with the late night humor by going on line. This humor is important to us as we know that humor helps us deal with what we find hopeless.

Our local radio station provides we Seniors who go to bed early the previous nights top ten from David Letterman. While waking I heard his list from last night program which was on a hot topic; ways to stimulate the economy. It set my freshly rested mind to thinking that stimulating the economy may not be the answer but rather being a little more responsible may be the answer.

Remember back when you gave allowances to your children. There was a price to pay right as we said it to be “earning your allowance”. My thought is that we should give but we should learn to live frugal and within our means. So I created a list from a Seniors point of view who has been around the block a few times and made more than my share of financial mistakes.

Ten Ways to Save instead of Stimulate Economic Growth

1. George and Laura Bush should carpool to Texas with snowbirds RV-ing south

2. Sell the Bridge to Nowhere on a hundred year flexible lease

3. Obama should pay an inheritance tax when assuming office (Would anyone really want to inherit all this)

4. Feb. 17 09—all channels should become “The shopping Channel”or Info Commercial channels Many would turn the tv off and go get a job to buy all that stuff.

5. Charge daily rent on ALL unoccupied seats in the the House of Reps. and Senate.

6. Americans should buy only American made Pork Barrels

Note: Chinese made Pork Barrels do not exist at Walmart

7. Sell land and all rights to the Berring Strait Bridge/Tunnel to the Russians. After all they gave us a good deal when we bought Alaska from them.

We should insist that there be a McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Texas Roadhouse on the Alaskan side.

8. Surgeons should provide 2 for 1 surgery specials. Have surgery with a friend and split the cost. One get well card to be shared from the local Senior Center.

9. All New Homes should be built on wheels When the morage goes default, merely move to another location. Ditto for those who can’t pay lot rent.

10. You can provide this one–I have run out of ideas.

Panda Picked on line humor that we can access the next day or write up our own. After all humor is contagious but we can’t lose out on our precious quality sleep.

Panda Lady

Don’t forget Jay Leno and get your ZZZ-zz’s by going on line the next day.