agebuzz Guest Blogger: Alice Herb

Breaking Out From The Pandemic By Alice Herb   I’ve been wanting to scream “Let me out of here!” for a whole year.  Now that the quarantine guidelines have been softened, and I’ve been vaccinated, have I been running out? Somewhat, but not much. Spring is almost here and it…

My Therapist And Me By Alice Herb   When I was in my 40’s, so much was happening in my life that I could no longer cope.  My older son had gone “off the rails” and I had no way to reach him. I had to admit that was no…

I Talk to Myself These Days– Do You? By Alice Herb   Since this more rigid lockdown due to the last COVID surge, I find myself more isolated than ever. I only see four people regularly: my Pilates trainer, my housekeeper, my super, and my son. Outdoor dining is a…

Pandemic Diversions By Alice Herb   I am a newshound- but as 2020 moved along in a crazy fashion, I listened less to the “talking heads” speaking “remotely” and instead rather carefully scanned the environment around them as they were speaking. If you ever wondered about the people you see…

Planning In Advance: A Story With A Moral By Alice Herb   The story I want to tell you is real. I’ve lived it and it has now come to an end. It is perhaps bittersweet but I prefer to think that it is a “feel good” story that has…

Independence and Autonomy By Alice Herb   I am often motivated to write my blog posts because of the discussions I have with members of my family or friends. A big influence is my grown-up granddaughter, Madelyn. And it is a recent talk I had with her that spurred me…