May 28th Diary: Longing for a Close Friend

By Howard Sachs, MD, PhD. howardsachs@rocketmail.com
“Would I recommend to a good friend to come to this retirement community”  is a question posed in a recent “Satisfaction Poll”  by the non-profit corporation we’re apart of.
I pondered this question, which has many facets. My reply would depend largely on who my good friend was — single, or [...]

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Memorial Day Thoughts — 2009

As I sat down to write about my Memorial Day feelings, I could hear the TV behind me recording a military funeral in some remote place, and I could recognize the bugle tune of the mournful Taps. A flood of memories flowed, as did the tears, which I couldn’t restrain. The ceremony was for a [...]

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Abulia of the Aged; 5/22 Diary Entry

Some Funny Things Happen to You Once You Turn 80
By Howard Sachs, MD, PhD. Contact: howardsachs@rocketmail.com
Actually, I’m now 82 and live in a retirement facility, where the ages varies between 68 to 99, with most of the residents in their 80s. It doesn’t take long to observe that appointments, commitments of any kind are meaningless [...]

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The Recession, Selling Seats on Space Flights, and Islam

March 29th:  Resolution of the Economic Crises with a Little Imagination, Plus Some Comments on  Obama’ War Plans for Afghanistan
by Howard Sachs, MD, PhD
Out of the rain, back from my morning walk, eating my breakfast —“NYC Soul food” of bagels, cream cheese and lox with coffee, CNN had its usual morning bit about Money, counseling [...]

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Reflections on life, mothers, family

Easter brunch, I happened to be seated with Ruth and Flora. I had never spoken with Flora before except for an exchange of greetings. Now, I was amazed to learn of her age, ninety-nine and looking forward with pleasure to becoming one hundred. My amazement stemmed from her joyful appearance and curiosity about the people [...]

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