How To Write A Blog
For people (like me) who are not familiar with how to read a blog and/or add a blog, here's how simple it is. Believe me if I can do it, anybody can!! There a currently 4 messages on this page from me. At the end of each of these 4 messages you will see a # of comments. You click on there and it takes you to a page where you can add a blog and/or read the blogs. In order to read all of the blog write-ins, you have to click on the bottom right of my messages on the first page. I encourage you to read all of the blogs and to add your own. That is as long as you say nice things about The Senior Bachelor. Ha ha. Richard Roe
79 Comments:
The idea of Senior Bachelor is really good. It gives us folks 40 and over and especially 50 and over a place for us to share information. Richard you should have your own television show. Like a Senior Dr. Phil. Have fun!!
Richard,As I wrote in earlier e-mail,I'm in a similiar 50 something dating whirl of smaaler numbers, only 4 new emails daily but now over 1600 to respond,talk date, delete,etc my friends want me to have a Blog to keep them updated on this unexpected attention as it would provide daily entertainment and laughter to their busy days, I'm even having trouble updating friends never mind e-mails and dating, don't how you do it, still must consider contacting you for your trip. Lynn from Sacramento
Greetings, I just wanted you to know that I think your picture with the beard is much more attractive, to me. Thanks.
Hi Richard,
You appear to be an extremely independent, confident man in general so may I ask why you need a panel of judges to help you choose someone to travel with? Just curious because, after all, you're the one who will be travelling with the person, not the panel.
What an incredibly difficult job you have ahead of you! After reading all the past comments I am totally amazed at all the wonderful women you will have to choose from. It was a eye opener for me to appreciate the number of women who have so many similar qualities and who are in the same phase of life. It actually gave me a strange sense of peace to understand that I am not alone in my quest to find someone to share in the adventures of life. This age group is so rich in experiences and wisdom, and full of a sincere need to give to others. I do believe you may have brought to surface an otherwise unknown source of our population, often forgotten in a society that determines worthiness and vitality with age.
On another note, video tapes can be deceiving and a very difficult way to portray oneself! How do you express sincerity in that genre? and in only 3 minutes???? Thinking back on my video tape, it was a bust! I can think of all sorts of things I wish I had said, did, or tried to convey. I am hoping that you will look at the words in our bio and get a better sense of who we really are.
Thank you for giving so many women a glimpse of the possibilities life has to offer.
Richard-
Do your grandkids call you
"Granpop"? Mine call me "Nonnie". The title of your next film--
"Nonnie & Granpop's Excellent Adventures" !!
Right on, Ananymous. I was wondering the same thing. And did I hear an ex girlfriend would be on the panel. Very Interesting.
Hello Richard, I must agree with Rebecca who also wrote today. While video can be an excellent form of communication, it could defeat the purpose for which it was intended. I ended up looking as though I were being held hostage and forced to read dictated notes and still look in the camcorder at the same time. Since I don't own one, I resorted to a rental at a Camera Shop -accompanied by my Mom. She is also not familiar with this method of recording. I can assure you neither of us are dimwits, however, after that experience, we may have changed our minds! My Mom not only filmed a close-up but panned other parts of my anatomy, including her own, some of which you cannot be sure where they belong. Startling boom box noises, cars, curious people , forced us back to the store to plea for help from the owner of the shop who stated he did not video tape. Customers were coming in and out, he kept starting and stopping after agreeing to "help" until I became so rattled I wasn't even sure what I was saying anymore! So needless to say after he transferred to VHS Format and I had not reviewed it, I am horrified at what you may or may not be viewing! I took a big chance on mailing it immediately afterward and have regretted it...EVERYDAY!!! Just thought I would share this scenario with you to show what can and did happen! I T-R-I-E-D!!! Hope my bio will reflect another side of me. I don't always look like a deer caught in headlights!
Richard, this is a great idea and much easier on you. This will be fun.
Richard,
Interesting website. I don't watch a great deal of T.V. and although I adore Oprah, I did not see or hear about your adventure. My daughter was just looking through People magazine and rushed me to my computer.
Very brave of you to take on such an adventure, and I'm sure you will find the perfect travelling companion. Who knows it may just be me....Like you I love to travel and discover new cultures and emerse myself in the environment. My mother called me "butterfly" when I was growing up because I always dreamed about travelling around the world. I haven't travelled around the world, but I was blessed to live in England for over 12 years and loved every moment of it. There are still places I would love to visit, like South America, Asia, Africa and many more places. Unlike you I don't have the resources to undertake such an adventure, but I would love to travel with someone who would enjoyed it as much as I would.
Finally I would also like to commend you on setting a criteria of 40+. As a 40+ newly single woman, it gives me hope that men my age and older can appreciate a beautifully mature woman.
Ladies start your engines, because I am on the starting line.....
Ezra
This will be fun.
To karenfrty8 I was rotf (rolling on the floor) lol (laughing out loud) when I read your comments. I can relate to everything you said. My video was quite scary when I played it back, but I was in a hurry to send it to Richard so he could send it to Oprah. The wind starting blowing and you hear this scratchie tape through the part where I really looked good and thought I was pretty darn convincing. Then my daughter decided to get a close up and I thought for sure I was watching a scary flick, nose hairs and all. I tried to be impressive with adding a little music and fading in and out but the video was done in about an hour out in the Arizona desert. I had no idea how to edit so in one part of the video I sliced part of the sentence off and ended up saying "Richard I really like men with hair" it was suppose to say I like men with facial hair. So don't be too hard on yourself. Have fun with this whole process. It's cetainly given me something to do during the day, besides being bored to darn near death.
Dear Richard,
Do you know how to scuba dive? If not maybe we can learn together. While I was in Maui I learned to snorkle. There is a whole new fascinating world down under to explore. Hope to hear from you soon.
Dear Richard,
Do you scuba dive? If not maybe we can learn together. While I was in Maui I learned to snorkle and found there is a whole new fascinating world down under to explore.
The idea of Senior Bachelor is a great idea. It gives the older generation a place to share information. Good luck with your search for the ideal woman you require.
You need to become the person you want to find....
Good Luck, bye the way, I sent all my qualifications for you...
Take-Care.
Laurie D.
Santa Monica, CA.
Richard,
I found out about SeniorBachelor from my daughter, who just happened to be home the day you aired on Oprah. She immediately informed me that I had to submit a video. The only problem, I don't own a video camera. Just a slight dilemma, but one I hope to take care of before the deadline date.
I've enjoyed reading your newsletter and the blogs. Great information and very interesting. It's also nice to know there are eligible bachelors within an hour from my home. :-)
Saw you in "People Magazine" your looking pretty handsome. Congratulations!!
Fascinating idea. Got me thinking and to the computer right away despite the late hour as I was reading my People Magazine. Will try to meet your requirements and submit. I am also desiring companionship and just love travel by all means of transportation, learning about different cultures and just taking in the scenery and flavor of a new area.
Thanks for the info on how to write a blog. I am working on one because of you.
Cheers from Delaware
Richard:
When one blogs you...does the message stay on a file somewhere or are they deleted after 20 blogs.
I blogged you and my message has disappeared.
What happened?
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! to Karenfrty8 and others who have shared their problems with the video requirement. What a nightmare! I borrowed my daughter's camera, thinking I'd get the thing done long before her baby was due. Well, Reese was born on May 31st (without benefit of video-taped arrival) and I've got no more than a bunch of disjointed shots on tape. I think this is a job that women of a certain age used to leave to their (long-departed) husbands. Like taking out the garbage. Oh well. There's no time like the present to learn a new skill.
I love the idea of traveling with an interesting and enthusiastic about life man. I don't like the idea of going before a panel of judges. Makes me think of the infamous Meat Locker establishments. I don't have a video camera either! Oh well, I'm Richard's age, so I likely don't have a change in this competition anyway! hahahaha...BUT he's gonna be missing out on a fun person - ME
Richard, Your travel plans did not include Texas, but I travel to Ca. to see my brother in Long Beach so I could be in the LA speed dating situation. I was one of the 117 first video's, but like KarenFrty8 wrote, I begged a salesman in Best Buy to tape me for 3 minutes because I was in Calif. traveling at the time you sent the urgent newsletter. She wrote what a disaster it was and I felt the same. With all of your other 4000 tapes, I'll just hang in there because I am confident that my personality came through and we would be great together. Karen - texasgolfer592 on Match.com....
To Texasgolfer592, from legalbrief007 at match.com , you seem like a wonderful woman, Good Luck.
I truly believe there's a lid for every pot, however, ss woman we always would like to find out all the ingredients are in the pot before the lid goes on..
Laurie D.
Santa Monica, CA.
Dear Richard,
As long as you are out and about I would like to invite you to Polson Montana, here you will find the Mission Mountain Range, the Flathead Lake, The Confederated Salish And Kootenai Tribes, The National Bision Range and Glacier National Park, And Face to Face you will be meeting me, your search will be over, yes I am that confident. I am the woman you are looking and more.
Richard, Did I forget to mention that I have all the free time in the world -6months -1year- 2years.
Lets go have the time of our Lives. "I love it"
Richard,
I think you are a romantic man with a true sense of self. As well as brave and open to the possibilitie of a true adventure with a traveling partner that you will learn about and from in fabulous places around the world. Enjoy your adventure!
Richard, forget your beard, with or without it, I just love your smile, it makes the Sun shine brighter. Most Sincere admirer.
Hi Richard,
I have been fortunate to travel around the world, but have done most of it alone. I've always wanted to share these experiences with a special someone. Could you be the one? I'd like to find out.
Nicole
Atlanta,GA
Hi Richard,
I am fortunate enough to have traveled around the world, but not lucky enough to have shared it with a special someone. Could you be the person I've been looking for? I'd like to find out! Nicole
Richard,
What have you gotten yourself into? This search has got to be an exhausting full time job. Best of luck in the quest however and I'll be watching to see who the finalists are. I think the idea of meeting the group at a resort for a week will be the best way to really find out who you will be most likely to enjoy on the trip with. Sort of like the Bachelor with out the rose ceremony! People in our (I'm 54)age group are starting to come up with some unique ways of living - not just sitting by but really living. I say, Power to the Boomers.
Barbara in Kazoo
Hi, Richard- I've backed away from this process for a few weeks - started to feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of what you have undertaken! I still experience the "smile bubbling up in my heart' when I think about the possibilities you are offering. I, like so many of the women who have written in, am excited, curious, open, adventurous, and desiring to meet a partner/soulmate with whom to share the remainder of this journey. I get a sense of urgency about the process...how can I make myself known to you well enough to have you want to know more? I guess everyone feels this to a certain degree. So I'll just breathe and stay open, and trust the process again. In addition to being a fellow adventurer, I'm an RN, LMT (licensed massage therapist) and a yoga instructor. Just part of what I bring to this fascinating venture!
Congrats on your People nomination, Pop. Can't wait to see you at the Greenbriar :-)
Richard, what your doing is not new to me, you see when I was little girl, my Uncle ordered a wife from a mail order catalog, and as it turned out they were happily married for almost 50 years. Who would have ever dreamed I would be doing basically the same thing, just a larger audience. I'm compassionate, fun loving, kind, Passionate, and oh yes, I know I would love traveling anywhere with you. Good luck in your quest! See you soon!
Richard,
I openend my People Magazine and saw your picture first and thought what a nice looking man, then I sat down to read what was written about you, needless to say I thought that you had written to find me.
I am going to work on project to get things ready to be sent to you this weekend.
I can't wait to meet you.
Janet Kreis
Jacksonville, Florida
Yes! Keep it above 50! This is your opportunity to set a trend. A guy going for a gal his age!I love it and the culture can use it!
I hope I'm one of the happy ones to take the journey with you!
Cheers!
Ethel Radmer
Hi R--your "humbleness" (is that a word) is very sweet. You ARE a hot bachelor and the tone of your newsletters is so nice. Just wondering, in your newsletter you referenced those of us who had been on the show (Oprah show, of course). How many of us are there? Just curious. Ballpark %. Hope you're having a good Wednesday.
Oh, by the way, I'm the beautiful daughter of an adoring father--you appreciated that comment that I sent you when e-mail was still an option Even my just college-graduated son--CHRIS--doesn't know what blog is. I'm communicating in/on/through/via it but what is it? thanks. bye sweet pea.
Since I can't see my previous blog, am assuming my previous message was deleted as I mentioned an apparently forbidden word... You know the three-letter word ending in "x". Oviously it must be an issue somewhere, and since I don't think my comment was offensive, just curious about cameras following us about, am wondering why is this not a valid subject?
O.K. Richard...you said this was easy...blogging...but I don't see the one I sent this morning congrat' you on the People magazine list. Guess I will give this one more try tomorrow. Today has been such a stressful day that I would be happy with a one day getaway in a lounge chair in the back of a pickup at the local McDonald's! If you are offering that please email me at bsmith@usxpress.com!
Hi Richard. Just saw your photo in People. How G.Q. you look. And much younger too. I like the "resort" idea with other gals. Sounds like so much fun;and what an awesome opportunity to make new freinds. I'm very curious as to what happended with the "major syndicated" show that was considering a segment follow-up after Oprah aired. I am one of your first "batchelorettes" that sent in early.
Hi Richard. Just saw your photo in People. How G.Q. you look. And much younger too. I like the "resort" idea with other gals. Sounds like so much fun;and what an awesome opportunity to make new freinds. I'm very curious as to what happended with the "major syndicated" show that was considering a segment follow-up after Oprah aired. I am one of your first "batchelorettes" that sent my personal info.within 72hrs.hrs. I was hoping that would be a chance to meet you sooner.
Richard/Ladies,With respect to the person who said "quit changing the rules" obviously they do not have a feel for what is happening here. Not that I am supposing to understand the entire phenomenon, nonetheless,Richard has started something by speaking publicly about His Dream. I think that this process is possibly waking up dreams within other people, specifically women who want to participate,but maybe some other males as well, as some blogger suggested you starting a date service. Dreaming is a creative process and I think RR is wise to allow this process to be fueled by creative ideas from others.
Now to sell my idea!! After seeing People Magazine, I want to see at least "50 eligible bachelorettes" to even start this process. I know your response must have, already been overwhelming and lots more to come. And the biggest challenge will be narrowing down the choices. If I know my peers, their are probably an unbelievable # of valid applicants, ready for adventure.
So despite some individuals reluctancy to be "showcased", you have to admit, being in People Magazine or Oprah's Show adds an even greater air of excitement to this Dream and with no consulation prizes being awarded, I would not mind a little publicity about the "great senior bachelorettes" out here.
Personally, I think it will be an incredible task to narrow this search in any fashion, but I imagine you will have an incredible # of applicants even in the >50 yrs category (technically Senior Bachelorettes), that would be very exciting to see them showcased somewhere.
All this, about one guy who is not afraid to say " I am still alive", "full of life and creative ideas", and "doing the best I can about looking great" . Imagine at least 50 women of like character and probably physical appearance who are equally not afraid to see where this leads,i think that the world needs to see this on a wide angle lens. It would be a shame to let this go unpublished, as intimidating as that might be to some. With the attention already generated, I would say the "faint of heart" might not be appropriate candidates
Never mind--between my son and myself we figured out on-line what a "blog" is -- weB LOG. Thanks R
Beverly said...
I am enjoying your newsletter. I am so glad that you are considering an older person at least in their 50's to choose from. That tells me your are a wise man. This is going to be so much fun watching you join with a companion to start your new journey. I am sure many of us are living our dreams out through this adventure.
You said you had a friend who is 74. I think it would be so nice to have a senior, senior website for us younger seniors uhummm. Say 65 and over. I am 72 and young for my age. As I am told by my friends and people I have dated are usually 60, 62, but when they realize I am really 72 it is hard for them to think they are dating someone so old. (~_~) As you will find out and already know from talking to your older friends that age is just a number. But, a number in society that does make a difference when you have to expose it to the other party. You can be a young 72 or 74, but somehow when it is said, it just is hard to swallow. I am looking for a great guy close to my age that is as young as I am. Where age is real and being together is fun, exciting and adventurous.
So, I will enjoy your adventure and be content until that young 70's person comes my way. (~_~) Thank you so much for being real and for taking the time to read what you have time for and getting back to all of us in such a very nice way. You are an exciting person and a pleasure to get to know and watch as you take the next journey of your life. I am taking this journey with you. Can't wait to see all the fun things we will be doing. (~_~)
Beverly -BLW832@aol.com
I am amazed at many of the comments you ladies are posting on this Blog.
I would be happy to fly anywhere, anytime to meet Richard. It makes much better sense to go to a meeting place for us than for Richard to fly even 12 or 15 places to meet us. This is getting to be huge and I think I understand the logistics.
With all that Richard is offering to do, do you think he would not be willing to send a ticket to get you wereever you needed to go? If you're in this for the right reasons, nothing that has been proposed is unreasonable.
Dear Richard:
I am finally getting up my nerve to film my video this week at the Berkeley Marina. One of my high school students is taping it for me, so I feel a bit constrained by what I can say. Like some of the other women, I am kind of worried by the "speed dating" aspect. I am not much of a "party girl" and most of my friends get to know me over a long period of time. My former husband and I were friends from graduate school days in the Harvard Outing Club and didn't get married until 11 years later! Not that we have 11 years now! I think using a panel is a good idea, but I wonder how much they will choose people who are "camera ready" as opposed to someone who would be a good match for you and a fun travel companion. I am such an adventurer that I would drop just about any jobs or activities I am currently involved in to travel with you. Will you consider doing one of your interview sessions near San Francisco?
Best, Kathryn, Walnut Creek
Richard,
"To travel is life."
by
Hans Christian Andersen
enjoy...
I sent you an email today titled "Honolulu Hawaii". Please read it...I think you will be interested.
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Hi, Richard-
Well, one new aspect of this whole adventure is learning how to blog...guess anything that encourages new learnings in any area can't be a bad thing.
I've actually surprized myself...just returned from the 10day trip to Ecuador (that I mentioned in an email, back in the days when you were exchanging emails with "candidates") and couldn't wait to check on the "senior bachelor news"...so maybe I'm more "into " this thing than I'd previously admitted to myself. And quite sympathetic to your need to find some way to communicate more efficently than individual emails back & forth...tho I did appreciate the sense the emails conveyed of acutally interacting with an individual.
Did you haave any idea how this thing would take on a life of its own? Is it not overwhelming?
Of course, the process will have to emerge as it goes along....Actually, I'm struck by your openness and flexibility and by your attempt to stay "real" and forthright, in such a public venue.
Meanwhile, though, I find myself struggling with the "fishbowl" aspect of this whole processs, i.e. the privacy issue. In my own experience, rlationships develop over time, in the privacy of moments shared by two people trying to get to know/understand/connect with each other. I can't imagine how a relationship of any depth could actually develop in the glare of the spotlight that is now shining on the whole "seniorbachelor" thing. So, I'm feeling somewhat dicouraged re: the possibility of this being an opportunity to find one last (and lasting) "great love" in my life.
Nonetheless, I'm willing to hang-in for the adventure of it, and to push myself to do something new (I'm the one who has never been willing to participate in any of the match.com, virtual dating, speed-dating, singles groups,etc. stuff). Besides, if "soulmate" is the first prize, a trip around the world with a great travelling companion ain't a half-bad second prize! So I'll certainly continue to maintain contact, tho with some significant reservations....
In spite of that, however, there seem to be so many real "positives" emerging from this dialogue you've opened. First, that there IS even actually a dialogue about life as a journey and approaching that journey with excitement and curiosity and creativity and
openness seems incredibly positive. Beyond that, the notion that this stage of life (50+) is still full of wonderful possibilities, and that there is still time for dreaming and adventuring, for love and laughter and all the rest ... the sense of the NOW, that it's now time to grab life and milk each moment for all its worth,the importance of living each moment fully...is such a marvelous message to be sending. And finally, I think, there seems to be some sense of something like a support group emerging...or support for the notion that it's okay to talk about one's yearnings for a "soulmate", that it's okay to be open about one's wishes and dreams and vulnerabilities...and that is definitely a positive to my way of thinking.
Though i don't particularly like the idea of being in competition with other women for the attention of a man, it's nice to know that there are so many, many bright, creative, adventurous women (of a certain age) out there struggling with some of the same questions with which I am struggling at this point in my life (i.e. regarding how to continue to make life full and rich and exciting and meaningful). Maybe this isthe computer-age equivalent of a consciouness-raising support group....Oh,oh-- well, that thought raises a zillion other issues, all too copmlicated to think about with the dust of Ecuador still on my shoes, and my bags still unpacked.
My best to you,RR, as you try to navigate this torrential stream of dialogue you've undammed-
Dear Mighty Traveler,
Too bad I missed the age cut-off by two and one half years. Dang! What a fabuloso proposition for a great double adventure of exploring not only other countries, but another soul as well. Since I am automatically disqualified, I would very much like to put in a big vote for my Aunt Judy, who has submitted the required materials for your review. She is my mother's little sister and knows how to enjoy the good things in life. She has always been a real go-getter, is a college graduate and a successful career woman. I think she was married through her twenties and divorced in her thirties sometime and they remain close friends to this day. They never lived in our home town in my lifetime, so all I remember is the visits when their little convertible would pull up at our house. She always had such an exciting and inviting presence. I thought she was so intelligent and alive. She would make me feel like I was important and always really listened to what I had to say. Even when I was little and it probably was nothing too profound, she would still ask questions that would expand my ideas and compliment my efforts and accomplishments no matter how small. She continues the same kind of genuine interest and insight to this day. Judy loves a good adventure, whether it be rafting, hiking, camping, or visiting family. This year she has decided to be present at each neice and nephews birthdays. There are seven of us ranging in age from 42 down to 25. Mine was in January, so she flew from Spokane to Las Vegas. My mom (her sister) drove from California, picked her up at the airport and the two of them spent a coupla days close to my home. What a hoot! The most beautiful hand made quilt was her gift to me. I could really go on & on, whoops already did. Anyhoots, you will certainly be in for a great time with my Aunt JuJu as your traveling companion. That's my good word for you to kick around a bit until you realize that I have given you the answer to the inquest at hand.
Adventurously submitted,
Deanna
Richard, In response to how to treat a pinched nerver, try a massage. It has worked for me. There's a particular spot that is just a couple of inches below the shoulder and about half way between the spine and the arm that knots up. It will feel like a lump. Have someone massage this spot with his/her thumb until it is no longer a lump and you should be fine.
FOR PINCHED NERVE
This most likely is caused by the computer and long periods of use sooo lessen sessions and put the screen at a height to maintain the neck in neutral position and avoid flexing and extending as possible . Moist heat is more effective than dryheat and slows the pain response and relaxes and extends the tissue..recommend 10-20 minutes max....slow gentle stretching and avoid resistive and awkward positions...
Richard, this message is concerning the current problem with your neck. Being over 40, I have learned that physical symptoms mirror our emotions and what is happening in the mind. It would seem that for you, something literally has become a "pain in the neck". Discover what that is, remove it from your life and your neck will be miraculously better!
I am over 40, free to travel endlessly, adventurous and loads of fun, but unfortunately I am not at this moment "fit" as I am just over a back problem (SI joint) and have 2 newly broken toes. I wonder what that means? It is so much easier to "read" others.
Peace and Prosperity,
Canadian Sue
I found some interesting information about the neck on this website.
http://www.rangeofmotionbodywork.com/theinsandoutsoftheneck.html
Maybe your neck is trying to tell you to take a break and relax. Be good to yourself, Richard.
Hi Richard,
My name is Nadine and I am a massage therapist in Northern California. I read about your pinched nerve and see you have some good suggestions from others. You may also want to take a little time and receive a professional massage. It sounds like you are having to spend many hours at the computer so adjusting the monitor to be aligned with your eyesight without having to bend your head back too far would be great. If you ever come up to the north end of the state, it would be my pleasure to give you a massage. Good luck on resolving your ache.
Great Newsletters! I love reading all the stories. It's fun to read about your life, your children, and the places you have been. The story attributed to Andy Rooney about women over 40 is so true. I know it doesn't apply to all women, but the majority of us over 40 are dignified, and we know who we are and what we want.
Dearest Richard,
OMG, all of this from one little idea. I am amazed!
Just wanted to drop you a line and put my 2 cents in...I think this idea of yours is fantastic. The forum is mind boggling at best. Good luck keeping up with it all. (smile)
I'm 39 and your proposition peaked my interest. Women my age can be interested in older men so don't rule us out. (wink wink)
I ruled myself out because I feel that a man of your caliber is way out of my league. I'm not sophisticated or worldly. I'm not single, I'm in a platonic marriage. Yes, there is such a thing.
Just wanted to let you know that I have gotten a kick out of your dilemma and I've enjoyed watching/reading about your experience. Thank you for sharing your insights.
Wishing you every success in finding your ideal travel companion...hope that she is indeed your hearts companion as well.
Grinch from Florida
Hello Richard
I read you have rec'd some very good advice for the pinched nerve in your neck. Here is some really great advice. Stop calling it "my". It is good to relinquish ownership if you want it to go away. Next, hire a secretary and dictate everything that needs to be typed on your computer. If you continue as you are nothing will change, including the pain. Having a secretary will give you some potential downtime to relax...you know...beach, warm sand, sound of waves and thee.
Or you could take a break and come to Calgary, Alberta. Enjoy some western hospitality and I will take you to the Stampede. I am positive you would enjoy yourself and leave the nerve that something is getting on, at your desk. So, step away from the computer, head to the beach, take phone,call temp agency, book flight to Canada...easy peasy.
Hello! Hello!
I just finished reading some of the messages written by the women responding to your blog. I have a mixture of feelings: Estonishment, excitement, and like a small voice trying to make myself heard. One wonderful thing that I have going for myself is that I have already found my uniqueness in the purpose driven life that I lead on a daily
bases. I am not writing this message to compete with anyone, but
to connect with you, hoping you will be able to find in me some quality that will fulfill your need
for someone special.
You mentioned that you had a pinced
nerve from trying to communicate on the computer. That is really what got my attention. I am always
pulled toward people in any kind of pain both spiritual and physical. I'm not always successful
at releiving that pain, but satisfied that I made an attempt.
I know from experienc what that pain feels. I will share with you what I recommend from a nurses piont of view and my personal experience.
The main idea is to relax the muscles around the nerve. You can do this in many ways, but I prefere
the natural ways like applying heat
and changing the cognitive energy of the mind to something that will
utilize your entire focuse. For me
this is creating a new collage, or painting of something beautiful. I
believe that the human mind can create an enormous amount of reality changing power if you learn how to use it the way it was
meant.
Richard, I love communicating with you. I look for every new thing you write about yourself. Your sense of humor fullfills my need to reach out and connect with what
is at the basis of all love and that is joy. Mary M. Corbett, R.N.
although
Carol from Boston.......
The video started off in front of the bank of rhododendrons in the front yard, but it was way too noisy. Moved to back yard, where after take 5 (no, not Dave Brubeck's), the mosquitos were enjoying evening appetizers, Hell's Angels decided to roar down the street, a squadron of B-52's flew overhead, the people next door decided it was "Reggae Time", the cue cards were waffling in the wind, but finally we decided, "It's a wrap!"
We were all hysterical, before, during, and after the viewing, and hope the humor is infectious......
Greetings Richard,
You have opened the door, once again, that I had shut after my husband passed away 9 years ago. Do to my change in priorities, my family (a son, who is now 15,) my passion to travel was there but the frequentcy decreased, one super fun trip of discovery every 5 years and smaller ones in between. Anyway I will send me video ect. soon.
Now for the pinched nerve, I'm a licensed massage therapist and an airline pilot. My crews call me "The Flying Massage Therapist". Anyway, I have a few things that can help relieve the pain if you need relief immediately (and don't have a massage therapist on hand.) I'm guessing from your comment that you feel the cause is from so much computer time this pinched nerve is from a muscle pinching it and not a disk pinch. Do you have pain radiating all the way down the arm? down the back? or just in the shoulder area? It could be an agrivated trigger point. My suggestions is come visit me (ha, ha, but possible) or start with an ice pack for 3-5 minutes, then a heat pack for 3-5 minutes, repeat this twice ending in heat. Now this is where a therapist could really help but if you are by yourself, take a tennis ball in a sock, lay on the carpet or firm bed and roll on it in the area that hurts, rock gently, breath deeply, we are trying to get new oxygen into the area.Do this a few times a day until you feel relief? Keep it up for as many days as you keep aggrivating it which sounds like the next couple months. Also a tool I use often on myself when needed is a percussion massager with heat, Homedics has one at a reasonable cost or Brookstone carries one a bit more expensive.
Let me know if you try my suggestion and if it helps. If you feel you have a pinched nerve from a disk, go to a chiropractor who uses gentle techniques. Best Wishes for a fast recovery! Michelle Bahr
Greetings Richard,
You have opened the door, once again, that I had shut after my husband passed away 9 years ago. Do to my change in priorities, my family (a son, who is now 15,) my passion to travel was there but the frequentcy decreased, one super fun trip of discovery every 5 years and smaller ones in between. Anyway I will send me video ect. soon.
Now for the pinched nerve, I'm a licensed massage therapist and an airline pilot. My crews call me "The Flying Massage Therapist". Anyway, I have a few things that can help relieve the pain if you need relief immediately (and don't have a massage therapist on hand.) I'm guessing from your comment that you feel the cause is from so much computer time this pinched nerve is from a muscle pinching it and not a disk pinch. Do you have pain radiating all the way down the arm? down the back? or just in the shoulder area? It could be an agrivated trigger point. My suggestions is come visit me (ha, ha, but possible) or start with an ice pack for 3-5 minutes, then a heat pack for 3-5 minutes, repeat this twice ending in heat. Now this is where a therapist could really help but if you are by yourself, take a tennis ball in a sock, lay on the carpet or firm bed and roll on it in the area that hurts, rock gently, breath deeply, we are trying to get new oxygen into the area.Do this a few times a day until you feel relief? Keep it up for as many days as you keep aggrivating it which sounds like the next couple months. Also a tool I use often on myself when needed is a percussion massager with heat, Homedics has one at a reasonable cost or Brookstone carries one a bit more expensive.
Let me know if you try my suggestion and if it helps. If you feel you have a pinched nerve from a disk, go to a chiropractor who uses gentle techniques. Best Wishes for a fast recovery! Michelle Bahr
Time for the Senior Bachelor to have a little levity:
The Phantom of the PC
He was just an image behind a screen.
No DNA, no gestures, no breath, no passion,
A formless shape, a shadow.
From that shadow he cuts a striking pose:
Handsome, well groomed, hair combed, teeth white.
In reality this cyber-filled one dimensional black font
Conceals a real identity behind the fire wall.
There the pretense of passion and bravado project an image
Of an active body, not the blog he obviously is.
To come out would release him from this screen—
This prison.
I coax, cajole, play the hard drive to no avail.
He lurks in my fantasies a phantom,
Only a dream of pc passion.
I have become obsessed with a cold phish.
Jean
Richard: I ( and I believe a whole lot of other women were pleased to see your comment in your recent newsletter about serious considering women over 50. Many of us have been traded in for a 'more recent model'. We appreciate you not doing that to us......thanks
Hi Richard, I'm not sending a video because I do not come across well. I love the idea of travel, especially to
Africa where there is such a unique culture and lifestyle. The terrain is wild and beautiful and belongs to the animal kingdom which man is trying to steal from them,to the detriment of man. However, when we see the power in the beauty of the land and the magnificent creatures it levels man to the weak and insignificant. Man was given the power to reason, and so far the majority are using it foolishly. I wish you and your partner well in your travels. Hopefully one day you will include Scotland, especially my home town of Oban, in your itinery. Wishing you love and beauty, Moira
Richard, Happy 4th. This is my first blog. I sure am glad you told us how to write one because I was unsure of what one was. You'd think I lived in the sticks- oh well. Any way ,I loved reading Karenfrty8's message on her video. I was home alone....of course, and I was laughing so HARD that I thought I was going to fall off my chair. Then my buddy{my little yorkie} looked over at me as if to say-"whats up mamma, did I let out air or what?" Karen, If your reading this, I want you to know that I wasn't laughing at you, but I was picturing the whole scene in my head. I know if I had been there with you, you may not have gotten as far as you did making that video because I would have been laughing hysterically!I agree with alot of the women, it's hard to put into words in 3 minets all the things you'd like to say.A few of the women are very confident that they are the one for you Richard. I think many of us could say the same thing. I guess I well fing myself in a hay day if I am blessed enough to make it to the finals...what fun all of us will have. I hope you took care of your neck problem. Another thing I thought of is, you have all that salt water there at your footsteps. Ater the knot is gone, you need to lay in that wonderful water because it's very healing to the body. See ya.
Richard, do you golf and if so how often?
Hi Richard, You well deserve the trip that you are planning. I have thought that I was such a perfect person when I complete the reservations for a trip with my family but there is no way that I could consider that a lot of work anymore. It is amazing how you handle each new challenge and then have fun with it. I hope you still have time to relax and enjoy the sunshine.....
Dear Richard. I am ready to get married. I am very outgoing, spontaneous,playful and intelligent. I am very affectionate and not frigid. I sent you my red floppy disc with my writings. I have traveled and lived in many places. I have been in 6 countries and I have been in most states. I am talented and can do many things for you . I would love to laugh with you and see the world with you. All I ask is for you to help me get well with herbs and good organic foods etc. I am in a travel trailer in the woods and hope you come and get me. Please find me. Please call me. 931-394-0085. Please email me at breezyholimon@hotmail.com I am many things and think you would enjoy being with me forever.
Your Queen Easter I pray,
Vickie Swaner
First time blogger! I am computer illiterate... so "Yea" for moi!
Hello to all you fellow bloggers and R.R. Hope ya'll are having a GREAT summer. Love this time of year! I am outside all the time (and not by the computer).
Peace,
stacyaball
YUK! I find your "Shop On LIne" truly offensive! I thought you were looking for real romance and adventure after 50??? This smacks of ego and hedonism, when I really thought that you were sincere in finding a person that you could eventually share your life. WHAT gives? Is it money or relationship?? I would never wear a Senior Bachelor anything...However, I am still willing to meet you and see what you are like in person. You seem to have such an adventurous streak in lots of areas. I like that. Here's to Sept. 16!!!! Suzie Shea
YUK! I find your "Shop On LIne" truly offensive! I thought you were looking for real romance and adventure after 50??? This smacks of ego and hedonism, when I really thought that you were sincere in finding a person that you could eventually share your life. WHAT gives? Is it money or relationship?? I would never wear a Senior Bachelor anything...However, I am still willing to meet you and see what you are like in person. You seem to have such an adventurous streak in lots of areas. I like that. Here's to Sept. 16!!!! Suzie Shea
Hello Richard! Thank you for sharing the fun in the sun activities us. It makes the senior bachelor connection more real. The waiting time creates uncertainty about ever getting to meet you in person. M.M Corbett
I have had the pleasure of taking an Alaskan Cruise. It was quite awhile ago, but I still remember how magnificient it was. The eagles soaring in the sky; the whales in the water going over, the whole experience was fantastic. I would love to go again with someone.
Dakoda
Hello Richard! I admire the steps you are taking to find the right woman. Having been widowed for 6 yrs., I am now emotionally free to date again, my baggage is reduced to the size of a thimble. You have impressed me greatly in that you are not looking for a 30 yr old - shall we say arm candy. Too many men are - I don't understand what two people with such a gap in ages would have in common after the immediate fire slows to an ember. I caught you on the Oprah Show this morning and have to tell you the sparkle in your eyes prompted me to write. I have travelled alone and watching a fantastic sunset on the beach in Maui is just not the same without someone to share it with. Even a walk along the ocean and I spot a pod of Orcas, there is no one to share this thrill with and I certainly can't jump up and down and holler in my own excitement of seeing these magnificent creatures, I turn to express my excitement and no one is there but a few crows - do they care that I am beside myself with joy - NO! I want to share this wonderful world with someone. I read the following sometime ago and want to live by it:-
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an
attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways Chardonnay in one hand --
strawberries in the other -- body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming - 'WOO HOO! What a Ride!' " That in a nutshell is what I want from my life.
WOW,
Never did I imagine someone could disrupt my life in a fantasy.Ever since I saw Oprah and thought about what you said,You offer such hope, freedom, Happiness. Yes You are going to have very large response.But to choose with those without ties good luck.The three things I loved about the show was the Fact that you chose two lady's out of your life to help you and that speaks volumes to me, A social drinker only,and the photo of your kids.How perfect can that be A possible trip around the world with someone that wants peace, fun and happiness. WOW is all I can say.I wish you the best in who you all find, sounds like you have thought this through. But on the show You held beauty higher than anything I heard , look past that when you go to meet your finalist.I am 37 and lost, I know I seen a glimps into my wildest dream with the simple thought of the posibility, But as always my practical brain comes into play and convinces me not to make the vidio,I cant tell you who I am and why I would want to spend 6 glorious months to 2 years with a man I dont Know in a 3 min. vidio. But I had a really nice fantacy. Thank You.I will be looking forward and following your wildest dreamate expadition. May all your dreams come true. Have Fun !!!!!
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