OK, OK, OK (and I apologize if I've used this title before.....

My "constant reader" SEB has pointed out to me that it's been almost two months since I've posted to this blog.

I suppose one could say "there are reasons for that."

a. Once the autumnal equinox hits, you really don't want to have much to do with me...
b. "Open enrollment" for Medicare D ramps up about October 1st. How would YOU like to be 103 messages behind at work?
c. How many ways are there to rhyme "f*cking lazy....."

Anyhow here I am and especially given the fact that I'm NOT QUITE 60, you'll have to forgive me.

So, hot off the presses:

1. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (again....)

OK, so he forgot he was in Michigan instead of Ohio. Have you ever BEEN to Michigan or Ohio? Add in Indiana and they all look alike. Except for the Terminal Tower in Cleveland there are no "landmarks" to give you a sense of place. And he's 60 years old for gosh sakes. We should be glad he's still standing.....

2. JUMPING UP AND DOWN!

Did you hear that one of the BEST THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR BONES is jumping up and down? Who knew? Forget all that weight lifting and swimming. Get a jump rope or better yet (in these recessionary times) just stand in place and JUMP UP AND DOWN! (Probably not wise on an empty stomach or full bladder, however. We are, after all, over 60....)

3. MEALS ON WHEELS!!!

I received my very first "senior" meal on wheel today. It is a tradition in my agency that when someone turns 60 (which officially makes one an "elder" under the Older Americans Act of 1965) the staff brings you a "home-delivered meal." We will talk about congregate meals in future posts but trust me, the best deal going is the manicotti in Berkshire County.....

4. MAMMOGRAMS

I'm not sure I agree with this new decision giving women between 40 and 50 a pass on mammography. I personally had a benign cyst removed at age 37.5. I have always been glad that I had an early baseline mammogram. If the healthcare system can't handle it, the heck with them!

5. AND I'M SURE YOU WON'T AGREE WITH ME.....

but as upset as I am about the abortion restrictions in the healthcare reform bill, I think we NEED TO PASS HEALTHCARE REFORM and then fix it later.....the devil is in the details and the perfect is the enemy of the good and I'm sure I could think up more cliches if it weren't so late.....

And so it goes.....

peace