Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Jiminy Cricket And Me
November 7, 2018
Jiminy Cricket And Me By Alice Herb Remember Jiminy Cricket? I first encountered him when I was about 8 years old when I read the story of Pinocchio and then saw the film. You probably have to be my age to know who he is. He was Pinocchio’s conscience….
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Everyone Wants My Money
October 24, 2018
Everyone Wants My Money By Alice Herb I’ve been steaming for a long time now but yesterday’s outrage finally made me explode. I’ll get to that event in a bit. But I think I speak for all of us who are being shamelessly exploited. The basic problem is FUNDRAISING…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Traveling Alone
October 10, 2018
Traveling Alone By Alice Herb Traveling alone may come easily to many younger women, but it did create anxieties and issues for most women of my generation. When I was first widowed at 32, I thought that I would have to give up my love of travel since I…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Retirement
September 19, 2018
Retirement By Alice Herb Today I think I found out what retirement should be- and I think I might like it. I had an early morning periodontist appointment to have stitches taken out. The procedure was quickly over and I decided to take advantage of a gorgeous day in…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Time Is Relative, Change Is Certain, But Oh What Toil And Trouble
August 12, 2018
Time Is Relative, Change Is Certain, But Oh What Toil And Trouble By Alice Herb As I grow older, years zip by at a faster and faster pace. I remember clearly when a year was a lifetime. Now I barely have time to make New Year’s resolutions before the…
On Creating Agebuzz By Connie Zuckerman
July 6, 2018
A few months ago I turned 58 years old. Old to some. Young to others. It is what it is. It is what you make of it. My children are out of the house. My parents and in-laws, while overall in good health, are in their late 80s and…