Old Age Isn't For Sissies

It must have been more than 25 years ago when IAs I walked through the small vintage firehouse, the
first saw that bumper sticker. "Cute," I chuckled tosmell of lavender was inviting, so I took a closer
myself, "What will they think of next?" (How aboutlook.20 minutes later, and about $60.00 lighter, I
"Whirled Peas"?)Now in my fifties, I'm learning firstwalked away with my only inedible purchase of the
hand what they're talking about. From the frumpyday. I had this lizard shaped thingee around my neck,
grey-haired stranger that looks back at me from theand a more versatile rectangular wrap in the
bathroom mirror every day to the closet full ofbag.Having had my heat wraps for several weeks
too-small clothes that I really should donate to thenow, I can wholeheartedly recommend them. Of
local mission. And I'm beginning to understand mycourse, I recommend Heat Treats herbal wraps
grandmother's affinity to Ben Gay.In fact, it's thebecause that's what I have and I know they work.
aching joints that bother me the most. After all, IThese heat wraps are filled with a combination of
don't have to look in the mirror, and I'm quiteflax seed and lavender. The flax seed releases a
comfortable wearing my sweats most of the time.moist heat, while the lavender helps me relax.While
But denial can only take a gal so far. When I'm lyingthere's nothing I can do to prevent getting older, at
in bed with an aching shoulder, it's not denial thatleast I can put off feeling older for a while
helps me fall asleep.It's my herbal heat wrap, with alonger.Now if only I could solve my "secretary
little help from the microwave oven.I discovered thisspread" as easily.Anita Cross is a business owner,
delightful remedy at a local tourist attraction,outdoor photographer, and amateur writer. Anita
complete with free entertainment, numerous foodposts photos and stories, whenever she can find the
vendors, and lots of "mom and pop" product booths.time, to her blog, Exploring Oregon.