In 2020, the world went to hell in a handbag - not that this is headline news, but for Person Irresponsible, it was the year she got off the sofa and trekked a little further than once around the block. From Mexico to Canada to be precise - a distance of 2,650 miles or so across California, Oregon, and Washington. Previously, she had walked from the sofa to the fridge … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Get Tested for Hepatitis C Now
May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day and I want to make you aware of how important it is for all Baby Boomers to get tested as soon as possible. This is near and dear to my heart. Less than 2 years ago, my youngest brother passed away because of complications of Hepatitis C. He was 1 week short of his 50th birthday. Unfortunately, Hepatitis C has a stigma … [Read more...]
Living with an Alcoholic Bent on Self-Destruction
It's sometimes difficult being a positive life-affirming person when you're cohabitating with an alcoholic who is bent on self-destruction and is trying to do their best to shorten their lifespan. The suicide rate for Baby Boomers has risen significantly. But, in this post, I'm not talking about someone who has or who has attempted suicide. It's about those who are … [Read more...]