Life in Retirement
Pam Watts Harris
Former Educator, Writer, and Editor
Recent Posts
I still believe in the goodness of others
Call me naive. Call me Pollyanna. Accuse me of looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. But I believe most people, deep down, are good. No doubt there are people in this world that are evil. But I believe, at least in my community and circle, those people are rare. I have always had a … Continue reading I still believe in the goodness of others
Attention, Milennials and GenZ’s aka Zoomers
Today, a clerk in a store called me “sweetie.” Twice I get it. To her, who might have been as old as 19 or 20, I am old. After all, my childhood photos are now fuzzy black and white images with no color photos of me until I’m nine years old. So, yes, I am … Continue reading Attention, Milennials and GenZ’s aka Zoomers
Loneliness–it affects your health
Once again, the photo doesn’t seem to match the title of my blog, but bear with me. I’ll explain. A fitness/health expert with multiple degrees and certifications recently spoke to one of the civic groups of which I am a member, and this statement shocked me. “Loneliness,” she said, “is as harmful to your health … Continue reading Loneliness–it affects your health
Art for kids–to me, it’s important
When I was growing up, sketching and coloring were my favorite pastimes, other than reading. Sure, I played outdoors and did things like ride my bike, skate, jump rope, and other activities requiring physical exertion, but art was my favorite. I sketched people and animals, and colored them. I drew my own paper dolls, cut … Continue reading Art for kids–to me, it’s important
Life As I know it 