Reflecting Back on the Beginning

Photo credit:  Angela Gentile

I have been writing "On the Bright Side" for over 3 and a half years.  I started out writing daily. It was a very good way to get me thinking about something positive, every day.  Now, 522 posts later, I find that it is time for me to move on to new things.  As I reflect back, I want to share with you my very first post, unedited.  It makes me remember why I started this blog in the first place.  I believe "Mission has been accomplished".

Here is my very first post that I wrote on March 25, 2010:

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Why write a blog about the bright side?

I believe there is too much negativity out there in the world. The news is full of disaster, death and grave suffering. I want to provide a place where we can go to discuss and explore the bright side of life. I myself am a born optimist. No matter how bad life can get, I always look for the positive side of things. Call me Pollyanna LOL! There is a great song, called "Always look at the bright side of life" and it was in a popular Monty Python movie called, "Life of Brian". It has a catchy tune, and the chorus persuades us to, "always look on the bright side of life...always look on the light side of life", by Eric Idle. Imagine not being affected by all the negativity in life. Wouldn't it be great to live in a world free of violence and suffering? Don't get me wrong, I know that this world if full of grief and misery, it's just that I choose to avoid it and focus on the positive. I believe that what you focus on expands, therefore, I choose to focus on happiness and joy. Health Canada reports that about 11% of men and 16% of women in Canada will experience major depression in the course of their lives. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we have to work on keeping ourselves healthy in both body and mind. Combating negativity can only be done by focusing on the positive and my blogs are going to help us do that. I look forward to sharing my thoughts with you and look forward to hearing from you as well.

Cheerio!

Angela Gentile

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To all my beloved readers and friends,

I wish you well in all you do, and as I move on to new adventures, I leave here all my posts for you and others to enjoy.  I will still be responding and managing as required.  I may post the odd thing here or there, but it won't be on a regular basis that's for sure.

I am turning my interests towards "Aging Well for Women".  You can follow me there, on Facebook, at www.facebook.com/AgingWellforWomen.

Always look on the bright side of life!

Sincerely,

Angela G. Gentile

Age Jokes

Q: Where can men over the age of 60 find younger, sexy women who are interested in them?
A: Try a bookstore under fiction. 

Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause?
A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you're done you'll have a place to live. 

Q: Someone has told me that menopause is mentioned in the bible. Is that true?   Where can it be found?
A: Yes. Matthew 14:92: "And Mary rode Joseph's ass all the way to Egypt...." 

Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 60-plus year old husband?
A: Tell him you're pregnant. 

Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles?
A: Take off your glasses. 

Q: Seriously! What can I do for these Crow's feet and all those wrinkles on my face?
A: Go braless. It will usually pull them out. 

Q: Why should 60-plus year old people use valet parking?
A: Valets don't forget where they park your car. 

Q: Is it common for 60-plus year olds to have problems with short-term memory storage?
A: Storing memory is not a problem....Retrieving it is the problem. 

Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?
A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon. 

Q: Where should 60-plus year olds look for eye glasses?
A: On their foreheads. 

Q: What is the most common remark made by 60-plus year olds when they enter antique stores?
A: "Gosh, I remember these!" 

SMILE, You've still got your sense of humor, RIGHT? 

(Thanks to my husband for emailing these jokes!)

Big Geek Daddy

I came across a website called, Big Geek Daddy, and I found a couple of videos that were just amazing.  I wanted to share one of the videos with you.

5-year-old piano player (prodigy) plays a piano for a woman who is 101.  It is so moving.  I love to see interactions between older and younger generations.  It warms my heart and brought tears to my eyes.  This little boy is very talented.  His name is Ryan Wang, and he plays for Dorothy Landry.  Dorothy is so appreciative and grateful.  Ryan appears to be moved as well.

Have an awesome day!

Angela G. Gentile

Keep Learning to Keep Your Mind Active and Your Spirit Happy

I have always said that it's important to keep learning.  If you are not learning, you are not living.  Learning new things that interests you keeps your mind active and the spirit happy.  I believe a commitment to lifelong learning is an important key to aging well. 

As a case in point, consider my husband (47).  In the last three and a half years, he has committed to learning how to fly airplanes.  On top of his full-time day job, he has put in countless hours of studying, as well as many hours of both ground school and flying lessons.  On June 19, 2013, he took his flight test, and passed.  He is now an official "Pilot in Command" (PIC).  We, his family and friends, are very proud of him!

What are you going to do to keep your mind active?  What can you do to make your spirit happy?

If you liked this post, you may also like: Flying High

-- Angela G. Gentile

Did you hear a click?

Here is a funny YouTube video called, "Did you hear a click?".  It's about a sweet older couple that is trying to take a picture from their computer.  Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, they are recording a video.

84-year-old Frank is priceless, with his "NOOOO".  

From the "About" section:  

Uploaded on 2 Mar 2011 - Rita and Frank try to take a still photo to email to friends for Frank's 84th Birthday on their new Mac. 



Click on the arrow above, or go to the following link:  http://youtu.be/cRBcP6MmE8g

Have an awesome day!

-- Angela G. Gentile

Be careful what you wish for... (JOKE)

A 65-year-old couple is driving to their 40th wedding anniversary.

During the celebration a fairy appeared!  "Because you have been such a loving couple all those years, I would like to give you each one wish."

The wife quickly chimed in, "I want to travel around the world."

The fairy waved her wand and POOF! She had the tickets in her hand.

Next, it was the husband's turn.

He paused for a moment, then said, "I'd like to have a wife 30 years younger than me."

The fairy picked up her wand, and POOF! He was 95...



Have a great day!

Angela G. Gentile

An Elderly Man is Stopped by the Police (JOKE)

An elderly man is stopped by the police around 2 a.m. and is asked where he is going at this time of night.

The man replies, "I am on my way to attend a lecture about gambling, hookers, alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking, and staying out late."

The officer then asks, "Really? Who is giving that lecture at this time of night?"

The man replies, "My wife."


(Photo and joke source:  http://www.mikecornelison.com/an-elderly-man-is-stopped-by-the-police-around-2-a-m)

Regina Brett’s 45 Life Lessons and 5 to Grow On

No, this is not Regina, and no, Regina is not 90.
This is Iris Apfel, and she is 91.

by Regina Brett, The Plain Dealer

To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons
life taught me.

It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My
odometer rolls over to 50 this week, so here's an update:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others'. 
          You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. 
          But don't worry; God never blinks.

16. Life is too short for long pity parties. 
          Get busy living, or get busy dying.

17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.

18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.

19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood.
          But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life,
          don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. 
          Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is
          special.

22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words:
          "In five years, will this matter?"

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.
          Your friends will.  Stay in touch.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, 
          not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.

38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, 
          we'd grab ours back.

41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

45. The best is yet to come.

46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

48. If you don't ask, you don't get.

49. Yield.

50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

This is Regina Brett.  She's 56.

Original post: May 26, 2006, http://www.reginabrett.com/life_lessons.php

For more about Regina Brett, please go to her website, www.reginabrett.com

Inspire Your Brain (Don't Ignore It)

Photo Source:  http://blog.hunch.com/?m=201012

What to do -  How to inspire your brain:

Take care of stress.

Avoid dulling routine.

Do something creative every day.

Read poetry, spiritual material or anything else that makes you feel uplifted.

Take time to be in nature.

Bond with another person who is heartwarming.

Pay attention to being happy.

Make sure you take time every day by yourself to relax, meditate and self-reflect.

Deal with negative emotions like anger and anxiety.

Focus on activity that makes you feel fulfilled.

Give of yourself.

Follow a personal vision.

Attach yourself to a cause that is bigger than you are.

Take the risk to love and be loved.

What not to do - How to ignore your brain:

Get set in your ways.

Don't look beyond your opinions, likes and dislikes.

Isolate yourself from others.

Take relationships for granted.

Reconcile yourself to going downhill as you age.

Look upon the past as the best time of your life.

Forget about having ideals.

Act on selfish impulses.

Don't examine what makes you tick.

Give in to anger and anxiety.

Let life take care of itself.

Go along to get along.

Assume that you are automatically right.

Avoid anything new or challenging.

Put up with stress.

Take no emotional risks.

Distract yourself with mindless diversions like watching sports for hours on end.

From, "Super Brain", by Deepak Chopra.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/04/health/chopra-better-brain/index.html?hpt=hp_abar#cnn-disqus-area

The Sky's the Limit - Even When You're 80

I have no desire to skydive at this stage in my life, but I wonder if I might change my mind when I am 80?  Check out this awesome video of a woman who went skydiving with her son for her 80th birthday.  It was on her "bucket list".  She is a true "SuperAger".



Click on the arrow above or go to this YouTube link:  http://youtu.be/3FUXlYC5MyM

Have a great day!

Angela G. Gentile

Don't Be Afraid to Be "YOU"

Phyllis Diller, 1917-2012

When I learned of funny lady Phyllis Diller's death, I was quite surprised.  I had just been reading quotes on aging the day prior, and there were a couple of her quotes that made me laugh:  

I'm at an age when my back goes out more than I do.  -- Phyllis Diller

I don't know how you feel about old age...but in my case I didn't see it coming.  It hit me from the rear. 

-- Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller died at her home at age 95 on August 20, 2012.  I started looking for some videos of her, and found one where she talks about what she has learned about life.  She speaks very highly of a book called, "The Magic of Believing", by Claude M. Bristol.  I watched the video and thoroughly enjoyed her inspirational messages.  Some of the takeaway messages I get from her are:

Keep learning, up until your last breath.

Our minds are so great - it's a great computer.  

Don't be afraid to be "YOU".

Be the best YOU.  Be kind, gentle, sweet and darling.

Imagine wearing an imaginary white-feathered cape, so the negative, critical remarks bounce off you like water off a duck.

Think private, positive thoughts.

Be happy.  Convert everything in your life into love.

See her in this video, being interviewed by three different people at three different stages in her life.  She talks about "The Magic of Believing".  The video is called, Phyllis Diller on "The Magic of Believing", the book that shaped her life.



Click on the arrow above, or go to this YouTube link:  http://youtu.be/Ma0FbWLSOcU

What a beautiful woman.  She will be missed.  Rest in peace.

Have a great day,

Angela Gentile

Back to School - The Mature Student Experience

"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." Henry Ford

As I reflect on the quote above, I feel that it is really hitting home with me.  I have decided to go back to school.  I am in my mid-forties, and I am pursuing a post-graduate degree.  I made the decision to apply last fall, and the process of application was quite complicated and involved. After many months of waiting, I have been accepted into the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba.  I start working on my Masters of Social Work degree (graduate specialization in aging) this September.  Sometimes I ask myself, "Do you really need this hassle?", then I quickly remember why I want to do this.  

I have a love of learning.  I guess I am one of those "Lifelong Learners".  I have enjoyed learning ever since I was a child.  I have also felt that if I am not learning, I am not living.  This huge, vast world has so much to offer.  

17 years ago I had put in my application for admission to the Masters of Social Work Graduate Studies program.  My plans drastically (and happily) changed when I found out I was pregnant.  I decided to withdraw my application and focus on my new life as a parent and raising my child (soon to be children).  Now, 17 years later, I am going back to school.   I had a wonderful 17 years of parenting and focusing on my children, and now I feel that they are at an age where they are more self-sufficient and can handle most things on their own.  We will all be studying, as they are both in school. 

Some things are much the same as they were about 20 years ago when I attended university.  As I was walking through the halls, taking the stairs, walking through campus, it was all very familiar.  Same look, same smells, same everything.  The students looked to be in the same age group as they were 20 years ago.  The university I will be attending is very old, and there doesn't appear to have been any changes since I was gone.  What has changed significantly is the way that we register.  Everything is done online now, through Aurora Student services.  You have to be technologically savvy to register at University now.  If you're not, good luck with that.  You'll need to call upon someone who can help.

I will be taking two courses this upcoming term. The first is called, "Family-Focused Social Work Practice", and the second is, "Social Aspects of Aging".  I have ordered my text books from Amazon.ca and I am eagerly awaiting their arrival.

I am looking forward to my new adventure of learning, growing, and developing my expertise in the field of aging.  

What are you planning to learn about this fall?

Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful day!

Angela G. Gentile  

Beauty and Aging by Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn ,1929-1993

Beauty Tips

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.

-- Audrey Hepburn

Beauty of a Woman

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, The passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman with passing years -- only grows.

-- Audrey Hepburn

FaceLube - Anti-Aging Cream for Masculine Men Only

www.facelube.com

Men - It's time to put your face on a maintenance schedule.  Masculine men only need apply.

High Performance, for the Man's Man, Fully Loaded, Super-Charged, State-of-the-Art Anti-Aging Technologies.

--- FaceLube


Now, you have to realize that I'm not one to make fun of people.  I like to laugh with them, but not at them.

I have an interest in the whole topic that surrounds "aging well".  I am very familiar with anti-aging marketing, which plays on our fears of becoming "hideous" (said with sarcasm) with those awful-looking wrinkles, spots and sags.  All of the marketing I have seen for anti-aging creams is geared towards women.  There are millions (I am guessing) of creams, lotions, serums, fillers, and other products and procedures out there that can apparently "reverse the signs of aging" (ya, right).  Any anti-aging marketing that is geared towards men usually has to do with hair - or lack of it.  Men seem to age gracefully, with or without wrinkles.  If they have hair, and it goes grey, they are considered "distinguished". There is an obvious bias here.

I decided to search online to see if there were any anti-aging creams geared towards men.  Much to my amusement, I came across a product called, "FaceLube".  I took a look around the website, and saw that you can buy a set of three products for $24.50.  I thought to myself, "Well, that seems reasonable.  I know that Proactiv can sell three products about that size for the same price."  I continued to watch videos and suddenly thought, "This is such a silly marketing ploy.  Playing on the fears that his ex-girlfriend has a younger man.  Comparing his poorly maintained face to a "clunker".  Comparing a man's lack of attention to his face, much like neglecting to look after his car".  References to manly men, music like country, hip hop and rock 'n roll and manly-coloured packaging are supposedly geared to attracting a man's attention. 

Wait!  On second-look, the price wasn't $24.50, it was $245.00!!

Wow! 

There were other types and "models" that cost less, but pricey overall.

It's interesting to see how the creators were able to turn a somewhat feminine skin-care product into a masculine one by comparing it to cars, machines, lubrications, technology.  The packaging looks like a plastic bottle of oil for goodness sakes!   

I did a very informal survey of my male friends (most middle-aged), and I had asked them if they had ever seen or heard of FaceLube, and what they thought of it.  I asked if they would use a product like this.  I sent them a link to the video that can be found on Youtube.  You can see it here:



Click on the arrow above to see the video called, FaceLube Ultra Masculine Skin Care for Men - Girlfriend vs Your Ex, or go to this link:  http://youtu.be/z7umFaermwU

All of the men that I had surveyed told me that they had never seen or heard of this product, never used a product like this, and didn't know anyone else that would use this. 

Interesting to see what kind of marketing FaceLube uses to attract men.  Not sure how their business is doing, but with high prices like that, they probably cater to a higher-income crowd.

Check out the official FaceLube website here, www.facelube.com  for a Model Overview, a Virtual Test Drive and more.

I found another website that sells anti-aging products for men, called TwinLuxe - http://www.twinluxe.com.   Their marketing campaign is claims to be the finest grooming products for the modern man.  Decide for yourself if these products are for you.

Happy aging!

Angela G. Gentile

One Small Voice (Book Review)

If each of us uses our one small voice...

"One Small Voice" (2012) is a book written by a dear friend, Marcia Barhydt from Ontario.  It's a book written by a "woman of a certain age", and there are references to Ageism, Sexism, Women of a Certain Age, Sex, Mothering, Cougars, Body Acceptance and so much more.  There are references to websites and videos (such as the Beauty of Aging documentary and The Beautiful Women Project) that I had never heard of, and immensely enjoyed perusing.  I will be sending this book to my Mom to have a read, as I am sure any woman would enjoy this (and it's a great gift idea!).  Such an easy read. Was able to finish it in a few days.

Makes me feel good about being a woman, and I am looking forward to getting older and all the joys (and challenges) that come along with that.   I want to be one of those people using my one small voice, to help combat ageism.

"Because this is where I'm going, and I'm just getting started".

You can get your copy of One Small Voice: A Collection of Articles on Ageism and the Value of Older Women at:  http://willowtree.ca/marciasbooks.html

Cheers!

Angela G. Gentile

My Great Weekend (Joke)

A balding, white-haired man from Chebacco Lake, Florida walked into a jewelry store this past Friday evening with a beautiful much younger gal at his side. He told the jeweler he was looking for a special ring for his girlfriend. The jeweler looked through his stock and brought out a $5,000 ring.

The man said, "No, I'd like to see something more special."

At that statement, the jeweler went to his special stock and brought another ring over.

"Here's a stunning ring at only $40,000", the jeweler said.

The lady's eyes sparkled and her whole body trembled with excitement.

The old man seeing this said, "We'll take it."

The jeweler asked how payment would be made and the man stated, "By check. I know you need to make sure my check is good, so I'll write it now and you can call the bank Monday to verify the funds and I'll pick the ring up Monday afternoon."

On Monday morning, the jeweler angrily phoned the old man and said, "There's no money in that account."

"I know," said the old man, "But let me tell you about MY GREAT WEEKEND!"

See.......with age comes wisdom.  ☺

Anti-Aging vs. Aging Well

Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Enhancing Lotion Moisturizer

I consider myself an opponent of this current media campaign called, "anti-aging".  I believe that the message of "anti" anything presents a hostile attitude.  A fight.  My research on the subject has led me to the conclusion that the term "anti-aging" can usually be replaced with the term, "aging well".   I am also a strong proponent of putting an end to ageism.  If we can remove the "anti-aging" terminology from our vocabulary, I think that would help.  It puts aging in such a negative light, playing on our fears and insecurities.

First off, we can't reverse the process of aging.  I believe we can help keep a healthy, attractive appearance at any age by living a healthy, active, balanced lifestyle.  The term "anti-aging" to me sounds like we are trying to fight something that is impossible to win against.

At age 46, I notice personal signs of aging.  Grey hairs are starting to become more and more noticeable.  Wrinkles are starting to form in new places on my face.  Age spots are becoming darker on my hands.  Gravity is starting to get the best of me in certain spots.  The middle-aged bulge, or muffin top is now harder to avoid.  I consider this a normal part of aging, as we see in nature.  It's the inevitable, and a blessing to experience if we are lucky enough to live a long life.

One of the daily routines that I engage in is using a moisturizer on my face in the morning.  It must also contain SPF 15 to help protect my facial skin from unwanted sun exposure.  The sun has been proven to cause not only skin cancer but speed up signs of aging, like wrinkles and age spots.  I had been spoiled using those small samples sizes of skin cream from Lancome (in the bonus packs), and Renergie was something I really liked.  I have decided to try a new cream, called Olay Regenerist Adanced Anti-Aging Enhancing Lotion.  I had heard a lot of good things about this cream.  Maybe it's the big glossy ads in the magazines I read, or maybe it's the television ads, but either way, I'm going to give it a go.  It's a lot cheaper than the Lancome products - $28.99 vs. $79.00.  Plus, Lancome is discontinuing Renergie - How dare they!

Let me know if you have tried Olay Regenerist, or if you have any other comments or questions on anti-aging creams and lotions.

Have an awesome day and age well my friend!

Angela G. Gentile

Silver White Lady Flowers

Pale wilted flowers, all in a row,
Now bent forward, ceasing to grow.
Bloom of the faces, faded and shy,
Wavering, sighing, why oh why?

To no avail we water them still;
Tend to their needs, knowing their ills.
Up with the sunlight, down in the dark;
Is that a call?  Listen!  We'll hark.

Patiently waiting on life's endless time,
Succumbed with limp and withering vines.
Returning to earth, a journey proclaimed,
Elderly ladies, now merely a name.

Virginia Wilson, P.S.W.

Memory Bank



Image source: http://i-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/at/memory-bank-061912.jpg


A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.

His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready.

As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window.

“I love it,” he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.

“Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait,” I said.

“That doesn't have anything to do with it,” he replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away, just for this time in my life.”




Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in.

So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories!

Thank you for your part in filling my Memory Bank. I am still depositing.



Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.

2. Free your mind from worries.

3. Live simply.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less.


Have a nice day, unless you already have other plans.


*Special thanks to Teresa, for sending me this email.


Angela Gentile

Up - The movie

Up - The movie by Pixar (2009)

It's so refreshing to see a movie that portrays an older adult (Carl) in a positive way.  Russell's fierce determination to get his last badge, "Assisting the elderly" is an underlying theme that is a great positive message for our society in terms of helping others who are older and needing help.  Pixar does a great job with "Up".  A great family movie with funny, sad, scary and touching moments.



Click on the arrow above to see the movie trailer, or go to the following YouTube link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkqzFUhGPJg

Have an awesome day!

Angela Gentile