If you find that cleaning out your closet is a daunting task, please listen to the video below
And Never Forget – A Smile Changes Everything!
Brigitte
Category: Help
Before sharing my experience about an aid who took care of my mother, I want to say that when the day comes I need somebody around the clock to take care of me I won’t rejoice. It won’t be such a good day. But once over the first chock I will be grateful that there are people willing to do what is not always a pleasant task. Unfortunately it was not how my mother saw it when the time came and Anna moved into her apartment to look after her.
Anna was a kind and gentle soul who had recently arrived in the US from Poland and who spoke little English. My mother complained about it, and when I suggested it would be a worthwhile project for her to teach Anna English her response was,
“I am not here to teach her English, she is here to take care of me.”
They struggled along for the next few weeks and when I came for dinner one night my mother said, “Just so you know I let Anna go to church last Sunday.”
“That was nice of you” I replied wondering who wanted to get rid of whom? I found out soon enough. I met Anna in the lobby when I was leaving and after asking her how things were I said,
“I heard you went to church last Sunday! Which church did you go to Anna?”
“Church? Me? No Anna not church, Anna sandwich.”
Anna only stayed for a few more weeks, but I have never forgotten the incident. With a kinder attitude on my mother’s part they could have enjoyed a sandwich together!
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And never forget – A Smile Changes Everything
Brigitte
http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Over-Growing-Older-Positive/dp/069262385X/
P.S. If you have a story to share, I would love to hear it. Please leave a comment or email me – bbnnic@gmail.com – so that we can post it here. Thank you.
BRA STRAPS ARE USEFUL BUT NOT PRETTY
Since for the last few days the sun is shining brightly it has, to my chagrin, brought out the bra straps again.
- Problem: They are not pretty and never add anything to make a woman look well dressed. Maybe she doesn’t look in the mirror? – or doesn’t realize how unattractive they are?
- Solution: – 1 if you want to wear a camisole and are not as lucky as some young girls who don’t need a bra – buy one with a bra build in. They come in many fabrics, colors and are sold everywhere
– 2 if you wear a sleeveless dress which doesn’t hide the bra straps buy a T-Back Convertible made by most underwear manufacturers today.
Below an example of it. Made my Wacoal style 851205 (no I don’t get paid for this) but wearing one I can say it to works well under revealing styles of clothing. By the way they agree about exposed bras straps not being a plus. Their sales pitch is:
SHOW OFF YOUR FIGURE NOT YOUR BRA STRAPS
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And never forget – A Smile Changes Everything!
Brigitte
WHY WRITERS WRITE
I am usually not good at tooting my own horn, but today I would like to make an exception and share with you this interview about why and how I write.
Getting Over Growing Older
An interview with author Brigitte Nioche
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May 31, 2016 | Interviews
Today we are chatting to Brigitte Nioche author of Getting Over Growing Older: How to Change Your Life by Staying Positive
Tell us something unexpected about yourself!
Love doing things out of the box, and enjoy proving the rules and regulations wrong, and when things become more difficult I become more determined to succeed- it’s the rebel inside me
What kind of books do you write?
Self-Help and Memoir/Self Help
What inspired you to write?
Observing people and their life makes me want to help them find a better way
What makes your writing stand out from the crowd?
I write with humor about serious things, never forgetting common sense and a down-to-earth approach – here is comment from a reader.
I liked your book very much. I particularly like your consistent message of staying positive and I also enjoyed learning more about your very interesting life. I think that your advice to older people is excellent. You have succeeded in presenting good advice in a way that is fun to read and think about. It was a treat to read it.
What is the hardest part of writing – for you?
Working alone – and not being able to share before the work is done and the book is written
Where do you like to write – what is your routine?
In my office – and once I start writing I have trouble stopping and just keep going –
What do you do when you are not writing – do you have a day job?
I volunteer 2 days a week – I go to the movies very often – spend time with my family – and travel
Do you work with an outline or just write?
No, I just write – ideas come while working
What advice would you have for other writers?
Write what you feel passionate and strongly about – don’t write for an audience – writing being hard work should be rewarding and satisfying when you done – you must be happy with the result
How important is marketing and social media for you?
I know it is important – but I am not a fan of it and often struggle with it but I need to use it to get the book and myself (blog) out there
What’s your next step?
Selling my book in any way possible – -contacting reviewers -mailing books out to newspapers -writing a blog on social media -and any other avenue that I will find
Getting Over Growing Older is available here
http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Over-Growing-Older-Positive/dp/069262385X/
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I thank you for taking the time to read this
And never forget – A Smile Changes Everything
Brigitte
Ready to Live Longer 