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In this nostalgic episode of Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older, Bill takes a warm and funny trip down memory lane to revisit the holiday traditions from the 1930s through the 1980s that have all but disappeared. From aluminum Christmas trees with spinning light wheels, tinsel that sparkled but had an "edge" to it, Christmas caroling, and Christmas catalogs kids treated like priceless treasure, we celebrate the simple joys that shaped our childhood holidays. Join us for stories, laughs, and memories that will take you right back to those magical moments of Christmas past.

Some traditions fade, but the feeling remains — and the memories we treasure become the greatest gifts of all.

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Happy Holidays to all of you and your loved ones from our podcast family

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Forgotten Christmas traditions by decade
• Holiday rituals that technology replaced
• Small-town celebrations that brought everyone together
• Why nostalgia feels especially powerful during the holidays

#HolidayTraditions, #ChristmasMemories, #VintageHolidays, #OldSchoolChristmas

#ThrowbackHoliday, #BabyBoomerMemories

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Self-care isn't selfish, but a crucial step in maintaining mental and emotional health—much like securing your own oxygen mask first on a plane. Join me, Bill Monty, as we explore this vital topic in the continuation of our Life Lessons series. I share personal insights and the wisdom gained from years of navigating life's ups and downs. Together, we'll explore the importance of setting healthier boundaries and habits as we age, ensuring that we can better care for ourselves and, in turn, for those around us. We'll also touch on the emotional aftermath of recent political events, emphasizing the need to process feelings of anger, sadness, or fear without letting them overwhelm us.

Rather than letting negative emotions consume us, let's channel them into positive actions. We discuss the inevitability of change and the importance of moving forward despite setbacks. Our heartfelt conversation will guide you in embracing self-care as a path to greater kindness and wisdom. Whether you're feeling disheartened by recent events or simply seeking to better understand the role self-care plays in our lives, this episode offers insight and encouragement. Tune in to discover how prioritizing your well-being can lead to a more fulfilling and compassionate life.

Please, please, please, if you, or someone that you know needs help, get them professional medical aid. Do not be embarrassed or afraid to ask for help.
National Suicide Hotline: Dial 988
You are important. You are loved.

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In this episode, I not only revisit the never-ending saga of Medicare and Medicaid and the failure of these systems for many Americans but I alsom look at one particular man. His name was Peter David. He was an author, and he was a star among comic book fans for his amazing body of work for the major publishers of science fiction and super-heroes.

But...when he needed someone to leap tall buildings in a single bound for him, when he and his family thought that they could rely on the various insurances, private and government sponsored, to help him when he needed it most, well those same entities became the villians of the story.

And that isn't right. Not in America.

I also discuss the latest, laughable increase in social security for those who receive that benefit and how the recent inflation and Medicare price hike news basically wipes that out before it even takes effect.

I always ask that each of us strive to be kind, but to paraphrase one of Peter David's heroes, maybe it's time that HULK SMASH!

Links from this episode;

www.medicare.gov

www.medicaid.gov

www.ncoa.org (National Council on Aging)

USAging (To find an Area Agency on Aging near you)

#Medicare #Medicaid, #HealthCareforAll #PeterDavid

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