Interview with Jordan Rich on WBZ Radio

On July 29 I will be reporting on the 88 Lives Project with Jordan Rich on WBZ Radio (1030 AM,http://player.radio.com/player/RadioPlayer.php?version=1.2.10286&station=92 ). The interview is scheduled for July 29 at midnight Eastern Time.

I will be discussing clips from our more than 30 hours of interviews. The clips include the following themes: sadness; making choices; taking charge; and what's-the-matter-with-kids-today.

The 88 Lives Project is all about using the power of conversation to make the thought of "aging" a bit less threatening and a bit less dreaded.

Words of Wisdom

Stay active mentally and physically. And the mental is very, very important. Aside from working on the computer the other thing I do is play the organ. I have electronic organ in my apartment. I actually worked as an organist for a few years. I have not done very much until I moved here but I started doing it again for the form of exercise. I play occasionally at a church and there are services here once a month my play those as well. That's how I keep active.

Dealing with the loss of a spouse

It involved a lot of denial for a good long while. But for the support of friends and family and wonderful strong faith is very important. You just aren't given the choice. And then I was presented new challenges immediately, I lost my father and sister shortly thereafter. I had to face new things.

Pacemaker

I'm a little apprehensive about this pacemaker. I wonder how I would deal with. Other people I talk to tell me it’s nothing. They say don't worry. But I'm still apprehensive.

Gotta Keep the Old Brain Going

It is very important to exercise the brain.. Must keep the brain the brain going. I also read a lot. I try to tackle things that are complicated.I try to think of why things are the way they are.