During brutally hot weather, the weatherman often says, “Be sure to look in on your elderly neighbors.” That’s great advice. But how about taking it a step further: Lend a helping hand to our fellow citizens living on the street. When the heat index approaches or tops 100, and you have an errand to run, … Continue reading
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Justice Alito could use another spin doctor
Samuel Alito spun quite a yarn in explaining why the American flag was hung upside down in his yard just days before Joe Biden was inaugurated as president of the United States. Moreover, many of the insurrectionists defiantly carried an upside-down U.S. flag as they stormed the capital on January 6, 2021. Election denialism has … Continue reading
Step up to the plate for your librarians!
I never thought I’d live so long to see librarians under vicious attack for just doing their job. They say the squeaky wheel gets the grease, and that’s a perfect aphorism for what is happening to these public servants today. The personal attacks and public accusations, often placed with charges of sexual deviancy, are abhorrent … Continue reading
President Biden has a “snack-attack” at the Super Bowl!
During the Super Bowl, President Biden made a special appearance on social media. What did he decide to talk about? Abortion? Guns? The border security/Ukraine showdown? None of the above. Instead, he addressed a consumer issue that unites us all: Shrinkflation! Cooper, you ask, what in the world is shrinkflation? And why was the President … Continue reading
Civilian Deaths / Mariupol / Putin / Russian Aggression / Ukraine / War
Mariupol documentary vividly captures carnage inflicted by Russia
Gut-wrenching. Heartbreaking. Infuriating. These were my emotions in watching the Oscar-nominated “20 Days in Mariupol” documentary. Close up and personal, the film crew captured disturbing video of Ukrainian civilians under attack by ruthless Russian forces besieging their city. I watched children rushed to hospital emergency rooms, with grave wounds inflicted by the invading army—and I … Continue reading
Odd headlines produce giggles and guffaws!
As an avowed news junkie, at times I must take a break from the murder and mayhem, not to mention wars, and various and sundry other items with shouting headlines that keep us up at night. Daily, I’m on the lookout for funny, odd and perhaps hilarious headlines. The following were culled from the pages … Continue reading
Nurturing
Lift your spirits daily by writing down one quality that you admire in yourself. We all talk about the importance of self-esteem, but it must be nurtured. In 30 days, review your list of positive attributes, and then ask: “How can I say that I am unworthy of admiration?” Think, write, grow! –By Ron Cooper Continue reading
Aging / Alzheimer's / Caregiving / Elderly / Family / Kindness & Compassion
News Flash
I’m honored that my book, “Fran’s Song,” is part of this selection. If you’re a dementia caregiver, you will find comfort and strength in these memoirs. With dementia, Mother’s Day is every day of the year. Get your copy of the booklet here. Continue reading
Putin Must Be Stopped, But Is It Too Late?
Putin’s unspeakable cruelty shows no bounds, but got unspeakably worse with the bombing of civilian targets in Ukraine this week. His justification for the airstrikes that are taking innocent lives was based on a wickedly false premise: That Ukraine had attacked sovereign Russian territory in Crimea. Crimea is part of Ukraine, but in the twisted, … Continue reading
Get the Jab and Take a Neighbor Along!
My arm is sore and I’m a little tired, but otherwise unaffected by my updated COVID-19 booster shot gratefully received in early October. I’m not ready to rip my mask off just yet, but feel more assured that if the coronavirus does strike me that I will have more than a fighting chance to stay … Continue reading
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