Sex and the Pursuit of Happyness: AARP Day Two

 This conference delivers a truly impressive array of experts and entertainers. Speakers today included Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz; Joan Lunden; Stedman Graham; James Carville and Mary Matalin; Kathleen Sebelius; Martina Naratilova.

 Here are a few tidbits from the podium…

SEX: LONI BARBACH, PhD

  • A study shows that 2/3 of men and women over 60 enjoy sex more than ever.
  • Antihistamines and nasal sprays tend to dry tissue. (think vaginal walls)
  • Moisturizers and lubricants are different.

Moisterizers plump and are to be used away from sex 2 times per week.

Lubricants are used to reduce friction during intercourse.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: CHRIS GARDNER, HERO

I sat spellbound, listening to the man who absolutely would not give up . Perhaps you saw the movie that did its best to convey Chris Gardner’s heroic journey into a dark night of homelessness with  his 14 month old son. (not a 5 year old as the movie cast him) Yet, Hollywood couldn’t possibly create a film that could communicate the misfortunes, the adversity, the rejections, the  hunger, and the relentless determination of this amazing human being.

Here are a few of his words:

  •  “There I was, living in a bathroom, my son tied to may back, pursuing my dream”
  • “I kept coming back for one reason– my mother, who believed I could do anything I wanted.”
  • “Sometimes the best father is a mama.”
  • “Baby steps count too.” Cecil Williams, pastor of Glide Memorail Church, San Francisco, to Chris.
  • “If you have a dream, someone will ask if you’re crazy.”

I must admit this conference has far exceeded my expectations. Did I mention the entertainers?

GLADYS KNIGHT; B.B. KING; LOS LOBOS; GLORIA GAYNOR;

THE WORLD CLASS ROCKERS;  CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH;

JUDY COLLINS; RICHIE HAVENS….

 

 

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