agebuzz Guest Blogger: Alice Herb

By Alice Herb   I haven’t done my blog writing recently because like so many, I’ve been feeling very down, though not really depressed. One of the few things I could do during the pandemic was pursue one of my passions. I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned that I am…

My Eventful Summer By Alice Herb   My blog hasn’t appeared in agebuzz for a while because, in spite of COVID, lockdowns, and all sorts of events that made staying home sensible (though probably a bit boring by now), my life has been anything but. Thus, I want to share…

Falling On The Street By Alice Herb   I was recently rushing to the subway to meet a very good friend for lunch. I had no sooner reached the curb across the street from my home when BOOM- I went down hitting the sidewalk with a resounding bang on my…

The Pandemic – Not Yet Returning To My Prior Life By Alice Herb   Just a few weeks ago I wrote about how strange it was to try to break out after months of isolation and to move on to a more “normal” existence. I, along with many others, am…

A Winning Combination By Alice Herb     Reading or watching the daily news, aside from viewing the bitter, angry split between red and blue, I see suggestions of a hostility between the young and old. Besides bringing up my own children and having grandchildren, I have taught college-age young…

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…