#422. internal joy, the world before internet & finding a doctor who understands menopause

Age: 69

Relationship Status: single

Occupation: retired

Income: not much

Astrological Sign: Pisces

Describe your ideal morning:

Wake up without an alarm, coffee, quiet time, no TV, phone etc. decide what I want to do, where I want to walk.

What is the last thing you think about before going to sleep?

Sometimes I don’t sleep, at least not well. Usually, my Mom and brother. I lost them close together.

If you could talk openly about any of the following ‘taboo’ subjects at a dinner party: politics, religion, money, or sex, what is one question you would pose to the table?

Do you believe in God?

What is something you wish were taught in school?

Critical thinking.

How do you define personal happiness?

Internal joy, feeling healthy.

When do you feel most helpless?

When I can’t control a situation.

What is something you are nostalgic about?

The world before the internet, social media, and cell phones.

When does, or will, your life feel complete?

It probably won’t, until I leave.

What is something you have forgiven, but will never forget?

The way my sister treated my mother.

What is one decision that seemed small at the time, but completely changed the direction or course of your life?

Walked away from religion.

What is something that comes easily to you?

Making a decision.

What is the hardest thing you’ve ever done?

Be honest with myself.

Where is your favorite place on Earth?

Home.

If you woke up tomorrow and were in charge of EVERYTHING, what would be the first thing you would do to make the world a better place?

Abolish cruelty.

Finish this sentence: money can’t buy you happiness, but it can afford you…

Some pleasure.

What is the best thing you have been gifted or purchased on your own within the last year?

In the last 5 years…my condo.

If you could give a woman who is 10 years younger than you a single piece of advice, what would it be?

Find a Doctor who understands menopause.

Is there anyone who knows everything about you?

I don’t know.

If you knew that life was short, what is one thing you would do right now?

Go on a road trip.

If you knew that life was long, what is one thing you would do right now?

Go on a road trip.

BONUS: Tell me something good.

I have faith in humanity.