1. Promoting Positive People
&
Positive Living
Positive Public Image, Inc.

2. Test…………….
As editorial and promotional photojournalists, our
mission is to publicly champion
individuals, businesses, sponsors, community
organizations and events that demonstrate positive
values and lifestyles.
We hope you will choose to do business with us!
Positive Public Image, Inc.

3. Do We Eat to Survive, or Feed Our Self Image?
Aug 10, 2011
“A squirrel in the wild eats to survive, and so do
people. But in our quest to control our home and
work environments, we sometimes find ourselves
eating to feed our self images.
So, how do you see yourself today?
Since our eating behavior is guided by how we truly
see ourselves, and we want to change or ingrain an
eating habit, why not first try changing our self
image? That way, when we are free to make
marginal food decisions (i.e., What should I eat
now, or Shall I have another piece of my favorite
cake?), instinctively and automatically we can
subliminally "check in" with the self image we
created that works best for us.....
Many Southern U.S. states successfully nurture
obesity, as compared to other U.S.
regions, depicted on CDC map…….
Just a little food for thought: It's good to "eat
like a healthy animal", but first you may want to
figure out "which animal you want to be", then
take it to heart, and eat to your hearts' content.
"....so you see, it's all up to you, you could be better
than you are.....you could be swinging on a star...."
(J Burke and B Crosby)
Positive Public Image, Inc.

4. Another Birthday…Who’s Counting?
Nov 7, 2011
“There is nothing like having another
birthday to raise philosophical thoughts of
mortality--or positively speaking, the
possibility of “immortality”. The case is still
out as to whether human immortality is
even achievable; at the
moment, immortality can only be
attributed to the Turritopsis
nutricula[i], otherwise known as the
“immortal jellyfish”. This jellyfish reverts
back to a juvenile form after becoming
sexually mature, so in its continuing cycle of
life stages, its exact age is
untraceable…hence, immortal.
“…….We heard the other day that the first
person who will live to be 150 is already
alive.[iii] Fifty years ago, a statement like
that belonged in a science fiction novel, but
today our reaction is simply, “I wonder who
it is!........................(cont’d)” Positive Public Image, Inc.

5. Another Birthday…Who’s Counting?
Nov 7, 2011
“(cont’d) ……. Probably the first
thing to come our way will be
affordable “anti-aging”
breakthroughs. And the result? We
may not live a whole lot longer, but
we will look pretty darn good all
the way until the end! Ok, we
won’t pretend that this doesn’t
intrigue us, because we just don’t
feel very old!
…….When you are as happy with
life as we are, we view even our
age as a positive thing in our life—
“healthy aging” we call it. And the
idea that living beyond what is
considered to be the normal
“limits” is a target we have already
identified as one that we want to
achieve!………….(cont’d)
Positive Public Image, Inc.

6. Another Birthday…Who’s Counting?
Nov 7, 2011
“(cont’d) …….In many ways I
feel younger now than I did in
my mid-thirties, when the
responsibilities of raising kids
was always at the forefront of
my decisions and choices. Now
with kids grown, and grandkids
growing, I have finally figured
out how to be a better partner
and have been blessed with a
terrific partner that feels the
same way I do.
Living things move, and we
keep moving! We both spend
our days working and playing,
learning new things, going
new places, surrounding
ourselves with positive family
and friends, keeping us
internally younger than our
years”…………(cont’d)
Positive Public Image, Inc.

7. Another Birthday…Who’s Counting?
Nov 7, 2011
“ (cont’d) ……..As baby boomers,
we have experienced back to back
decades of amazing technological
breakthroughs, and have both
grown up believing that most things
are achievable, when just enough
“elbow grease” is applied. The
“elbow grease” we currently use is
our mutual encouragement to learn
new things, fueled by our passion
to experience more life adventures
together. Most of our days end
wishing there were a few more
hours left—we still have so much
stuff left to do!
Perhaps the real “Fountain of
Youth” is simply this spirit of youth,
keeping us younger than our years.
That being the case, we definitely
expect to “live long and prosper”!”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

8. Positive Prescription for Healthy Aging
“Most of us over 50 share the desire to both“feel”
Nov 21, 2011
and “look” good, and hopefully we also look younger
than we really are! As we noted in our article
“Another Birthday…Who’s Counting?” it does not
seem likely that immortality will be an option for
people during our lifetime. Since we both like to
have as much control of our lifestyle as possible, the
positive thing to do was load up the car and “Road
Trip here we come”!
So we set off last week for the Anti-Aging &
Healthy Living Expo in Melbourne, Florida. Our
target: to find more positive solutions for our own
healthy aging, and then promote them to our fans…..
We left the Expo, and walked outside of the
hotel. Our ears perked up and our steps quickened
as we heard live music drifting our way through the
breezy November sea air. We quickly found our
positive balance, and taking our own healthy aging
prescription and advice to heart, we danced
together on the beach as the sun was
setting. Ahhhh.....the spirit of youth: we feel
younger already!” Positive Public Image, Inc.

9. Christmas and Family: God Bless Us Everyone
Dec 25, 2011
“During this time of miracles, it’s
pretty amazing that large families with
in-laws and outlaws can come together
peacefully from multiple directions, to
meet in one place for a few hours.
Husbands have their immediate
families, and wives have theirs. Children
from previous marriages with two sets
of households create a wishbone
effect. If the children have children, get
out the abacus! And, if a family
member just got engaged, this
Christmas they received invitations
from at least two households.
The three kings came from afar, but
they were not southern fireman! Some
families come from afar, but not talking
about geography here either. Thing is,
in our large family, the greater the age
disparity, the further apart we are in
lifestyle, expectations, obligations, or
what is considered cool……..(cont’d)”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

10. Christmas and Family: God Bless Us Everyone
“ (cont’d)……..It mostly works out though. Dec 25, 2011
Maybe it's the hunger for good food and semi-
witty banter. Maybe it's the exchange of presents
in a carnival but thankful atmosphere. Maybe it's
the family ping pong championship, and the
satisfaction of beating up on someone bigger than
you. Maybe it's the ensuing popcorn fight, or
chasing around with suction dart guns (not just
the children either). There are Secret Santa and
Dirty Santa gift exchanges to contend with, where
someone always ends up with re-gifted last year's
fruitcake, or a 10lb bag of birdseed. Some things
you can count on. Maybe that's the point.
With technology changing weekly (excuse
me, daily), kids growing up faster than a speeding
bullet, and the passing of friends while the
birthing of others... maybe we all unknowingly
appreciate a positive constant on which we can
depend.
Whether you believe in Christmas, or
Hanukkah, change of seasons, or sanctity of
family, we wish for you special strength and hope
that comes from your belief, and that it works as a
constant for you and your family!” Positive Public Image, Inc.

11. "To Resolve or Not to Resolve?” That is the Question!
Dec 20, 2011
“The month of January is named after Janus, the
mythical Roman king (153 B.C.). King Janus had two
faces: he could look backward to past events and
look forward into the future. So January became a
time for resolutions. Hmmm...wonder if other
months should have two faces as well!
Anyway, January 1st is just around the corner, and
people tend to make resolutions and plans when
they have something to look forward to, care
about, or feel passionate about. So here's our plan of
attack.
After diligent on-line chatting and surfing, we
learned last year's top 5 resolutions:
• Stop smoking
• Drink less
• Get more exercise
• Go on a diet
• Not to make resolutions at all--don't even
try…that sucks!………………….(cont’d)”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

12. "To Resolve or Not to Resolve?” That is the Question!
Dec 20, 2011
“(cont’d) ……So what do you
look forward to; what are you
passionate about? What do you
want to make happen this next
year? After all, we believe you can
"Make Life What You Want": If a
beautiful castle can be made of
sand, what can you make of your
life when you truly believe you can
"Make Life What You Want"?
For us, the best resolution this
coming year is simple! “Choose to
be POSITIVE”. We plan to fill our
cups and happily exhaust ourselves
with positive things. Then we won’t
have room, time, or energy for the
bad stuff… Work Smart, Play
Often, and Encourage Others…”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

13. "Booming" Through Winter with a Positive View
Jan 5, 2012
“Have to be honest here:
Winter is not our favorite season.
Both of us separately lived in
cold (very cold!) snow country in
previous years . We have paid our
dues to what a “real winter” feels
like, and last winter we even
shared had a bit of fun during the
brief Atlanta snowstorm.
So you would think that this
milder winter climate of Atlanta
would go almost unnoticed to
us…not!……………..(cont’d)”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

14. "Booming" Through Winter with a Positive View
“ (contd)……… A little internet research Jan 5, 2012
this morning surfaced an article on the
“Science of the Cold” where we discovered
that being cold is NOT a sign of us
Boomers having bad circulation, or of
premature aging. In fact, we are
essentially (a little fanfare
please!) “Tropical Animals”. Yes—now
that’s what we’re talking about!
“Humans are essentially tropical animals
and are not equipped to deal with even
mild cold. That we can live in cold climates
is a result of behavioral adaptations such
as wearing appropriate clothing and
building shelters….”
And, we might add, by overcoming
common sense! Bodies hunched to keep
warm, numb faces, slurred words from
frozen lips, zero color coordination and so
many layers you forgot what you put on 3
layers ago!”…………….(cont’d)
Positive Public Image, Inc.

15. "Booming" Through Winter with a Positive View
Jan 5, 2012
“(cont’d)……We positively love
Spring in Atlanta!
The mid-day warm spring sun
encourages us that Summer is just
around the corner. Piedmont Park on
our bikes and picture taking at
Botanical Gardens are both part of our
editorial calendar and a must for the
season.
Summer sends long daylight hours our
way, giving us more time to play.
The 4thof July finds us sidestepping all
the discarded paper cups during as we
walk-run the course of the Peachtree
Road Race; and summer just wouldn’t
be summer without a family trip to
watch the Stone Mountain Laser
Show...(cont’d)”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

16. "Booming" Through Winter with a Positive View
( Cont’d)………“Fall days often give us a lingering
warmth, reminding us of our summer pleasures.
Jan 5, 2012
All this enjoyment culminates in the wonderful
holiday season with family and friends, ending just as
Winter sets in--what to do until our beloved Spring
arrives?
So here’s the Plan. This Winter we have already
placed positive targets along our path, carrots to
motivate us and spur us on through this Winter’s
journey: We joined a gym just around the
corner, Planet Fitness, where we make dates with
each other to work out; we joined a Winter Tennis
team, generating enough physical activity to keep
our blood flowing even on the coldest day; we
scheduled a trip to Arizona to visit Dad in a few
weeks; and we will be celebrating Bill’s 65th birthday
with family and friends in mid-February.
Top this off with a 3 day weekend at the beach in
March, with warm breezes, seagulls and rhythmic
waves to surround us. Oh yeah, and just sharing this
with all our readers is pretty good winter medicine
as well. Spring here we come!” Positive Public Image, Inc.

17. Mix Work With Play – How’s Your Yin-Yang?
Feb 26, 2012
“Work is serious “sh**! It is that
focused, rigid, goal-directed
responsibility, accomplished by mature, disciplined
adults. On the other hand, Play is
frivolous, flirtatious, and fun, performed by
immature, silly, whimsical children…right? Is this
what “getting older” for us Boomers is all
about? Hope Not!
.........Do you catch yourself at the end of each work
week saying, "Thank God it's Friday", or getting all
tingly over the rebel shout, "Road Trip!!”
And try this shoe on: Could we contribute to
"Whirled Peas" (check out our previous blog), if we
made "play" just as much part of our daily lifestyle
as work is, no matter what our age? Wikipidia
defines Yin-Yang as “complementary opposites that
interact within a greater whole, as part of a dynamic
system…” We’ve found that mixing work and play
together keeps us positive, balanced, young and
happy…simply put, we got Yin-Yang out the
Wazoo!……..(cont’d)” Positive Public Image, Inc.

18. Mix Work With Play – How’s Your Yin-Yang?
Feb 26, 2012
“ (cont’d)……So who says we have to
work now and play later? In our blog
“Booming Through Winter with a
Positive View” we mentioned our plans
for a visit out west to see family and
friends--a little rejuvenation and play, a
little time to smell the roses-- or
should we say cactus?
Talk about an adult playground: what
better place to play than…Viva Las
Vegas, Baby! And you just never know
where a client may turn up--ever try
networking with Elvis and Big Bird
(check out our video)?!……(cont’d)”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

19. Mix Work With Play – How’s Your Yin-Yang?
Feb 26, 2012
“ (con’td) ………..Another stop in
the Mohave Desert to meet
“Joshua” further convinced us that
the spirit of youth is alive and well.
Joshua (tree) manages to survive in
the desert for thousands of years,
and since Joshua lacks annual
growth rings, you can’t even tell if
Joshua is 10, 100 or 1,000!
We think this is what mixing work
and play does for us: it eliminates
all those worry lines (growth rings)
that we get that instantly age us--
that “frayed around the edges” look
we all get when we are "all work
and no play!.......(cont’d) "
Positive Public Image, Inc.

20. Mix Work With Play – How’s Your Yin-Yang?
“ (cont’d) …..Now for a rejuvenating Feb 26, 2012
stop to visit Dad, who, just like
Joshua, doesn’t show any “growth rings”.
He will be 89 in a couple of weeks and he
is still going strong. His overall
appearance is one of a man much younger
in years. In fact you have to look really
hard to find any wrinkles at all on his face!
His positive daily routine mixes work
with play. He fully takes care of himself
and home, and offers assistance to many
neighbors, friends, and girlfriend Nancy.
And yes he plays:
cards, books, socializing, clever, semi witty
conversations, outings, and his favorite:
the casinos! He seems to have found his
positive balance of work and play.
So, tell us: Have you found that
positive mix of work and play that
nurtures your spirit of youth--what’s in
your Yin-Yang?”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

21. Just Turned 65…So What?
“It is the year 2012. I like walking hand in hand on Feb 15, 2012
the beach at sunset; but not pina coladas. I like long
slow wet kisses that last for three days, the theme
song from Rocky, and the sound of a well struck
tennis ball.
I'm happily married with 3 kids and 4 grandkids;
and I'm being truthful about the happily married
part--not just because my wife is reading this, but
because we both know how to keep smiles on each
others faces……………”
“…….Today is my 65th birthday, and I have lots of
company. Did you know that for the next 17 years
boomers will continue to turn 65 at a rate of 8,000
per day, and today 13% of the US population is 65 or
older. By 2030, people 65 and over will make up
nearly 20% of the US population... almost one in five
of us.
And here's one I like: The first person to live to be
150 has likely already been born! We will transform
the institution of retirement, as we have transformed
other aspects of American life…..(cont’d) ” Positive Public Image, Inc.

22. Just Turned 65…So What?
Feb 15, 2012
“ (cont’d) ………How will this
transformation affect you? Today's
economy is showing faint signs of
recovery, but the world's recessionary
tsunami already damaged the land. Our
retirement nest eggs are cracked, and
it's "Hi ho, Hi Ho", back to work
Boomers go…………”
Half of us expect to work at least
part-time when we "retire". We'll have
offices in our homes, high speed
internet, computers, and smart phones.
We'll buy homes at beaches, mountains
and college towns, where physical and
intellectual action is the place to be. We
have a renewed interest in health and
fitness, because we have to keep up
with our realigned passions and goals.
We not only retire FROM something;
we retire TO something!.....(cont’d)”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

23. Just Turned 65…So What?
Feb 15, 2012
“ (cont’d) …….all of my running and all of my cunning, led
me to a couple of positive light bulb moments:
 Work smart, play often, and encourage others.
 Create value for yourself and others. It feels good.
 Surround yourself with positive people, events and
places. They help make life worth living, and they are fun
to watch.
 Make your healthy decisions a lifestyle; not just the
beginning of a diet or fad.
 Laugh at stuff... yourself mostly.
 All living things move. Shake your booty, and keep moving.
 Maintain your spirit of youth. Remember what it was like
when you first saw the ocean, or accidently stepped bare
footed onto a bee?
 Tell her you love her, and hang on for the ride of your
life.
 Keep learning! Do new things, and get better at
something; even if it's playing the guitar.
 Eat and drink things that boost your lifestyle; not weigh it
down.
 Smile, and people smile back.
 Walk with a "feel good" posture, and you'll feel better.
"Things are literally looking up."
 Above all, never try to light 65 candles at one time!” Positive Public Image, Inc.

24. “Younger Than Spring Time" - Boomers in Bloom
Mar 15, 2012
“It's Spring, a light-
hearted, lyrical time for
Snoopy's Spring Dance
to celebrate life! Spring
is hope, nature's
rejuvenation right before
our eyes.
What lyrics put Spring
in your step? How
about, "It's a lusty time
of year when everyone
goes blissfully
astray." Get ready:
there's more…. (cont’d)”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

25. “Younger Than Spring Time" - Boomers in Bloom
Mar 15, 2012
“(cont’d) ………Walk outside
and enjoy this "brief shining
moment". Buds pop out on
hardwoods, and flowers birth
themselves from "far beneath
the bitter snow". Just
remember, "In the Spring
becomes the rose." Tears of joy
even well to the eyes of Rogers
and Hammerstein, Buffett and
the Beatles.
No denying, we Baby
Boomers are infatuated by
rejuvenation, and in love with
our music; hence, the spectrum
between searching for the Holy
Grail, and gyrating to upbeat
rhythms and motivational
lyrics…..(cont’d)”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

26. “Younger Than Spring Time" - Boomers in Bloom
Mar 15, 2012
“ (cont’d) ……….Boomers,
a positive lot, believe that
with "high apple pie, in the
sky hopes" we can go
"beyond where no man has
gone". We just combine
available knowledge,
common sense, and "a little
bit of luck", to bloom into a
life embracing, rejuvenated
giant bean stalk, and live
happily ever after. You
know... eat right, exercise
and enjoy life…….(cont’d) ”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

27. “Younger Than Spring Time" - Boomers in Bloom
“ (cont’d) ………We choose to work Mar 15, 2012
smart, play often, encourage others, laugh
at ourselves, look both ways before
crossing the street, drink lots of
Dehydrogen Oxide, keep a song in our
heart, and surround ourselves with
positive, active people.
Find yourself a friend, "somebody to
love", or better yet a friend with benefits.
Play "all along the waterfall"...Enjoy the
Spring…Rejuvenate! Dance and
giggle. Laugh and squirm. "Turn it all
about". "Twist and Shout". "Feel it in your
fingers, and feel it in your toes". "It's a
wonderful day"!
If there is a song called, "Health-E for
Life", and we can dance to it, I'm sure it will
soon be a number one Baby Boomer hit.
What songs make you feel like Spring is in
the air, and put "Locomotion" in your
step? What song makes you feel “Younger
than Springtime"?” Positive Public Image, Inc.

28. Active Positive People Flock Together - But Where?
Mar 26, 2012
“Surround yourself with Active
Positive People (APP)! "Birds of a
feather flock together." "Survival of
the fittest." Sounds a little violent,
but picture this: crossbreed these
classic “one liners,” and what do you
get? An optimistic, physically and
mentally fit, friendly bird, with a
positive electrode hooked to its tail,
possessing advanced skills to
survive.
So, what kind of bird are you?
Are you a unique species, with
colorful plumage? Animal,
vegetable, or perhaps like us, you
are a Baby Boomer…or even better,
are you an Active Positive
Person?...........”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

29. Active Positive People Flock Together - But Where?
Mar 26, 2012
“ (cont’d) …..We often identify ourselves
as “Boomers,” since we fit the age criteria,
born between 1945 and 1964. But we also
strive to be Active Positive People…hence
our search for other APP with whom to
“flock”.
We started our search with our proud
bunch of fellow Boomer hooligans. But
alas, we only found some of our Boomer
peers to be positively motivated, while
others were content to “sit down, settle
down and slow down.” So we kept
looking...(cont’d)”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

30. Active Positive People Flock Together - But Where?
Mar 26, 2012
“ (cont’d)……. It finally hit us in
the face that chronology in itself
does not account for a positive
view on life. Anyone can be
positive and active, with
opportunities to embrace,
challenges to surmount, history to
influence, and people love. Yes,
some of these folks definitely are
fellow Baby Boomers, but we have
found many APP of all different
ages.
"Rich” in life experiences, why not take advantage
of years of accumulated knowledge, apply it to
something about which you are passionate,
challenge yourself to learn something new, conquer
a fear; or fill your plate with more things than there
are hours in each day? Aging is inevitable, but the
rate of aging is not! “Do not go gentle into that good
night”…….(cont’d) ”
Positive Public Image, Inc.

31. Active Positive People Flock Together - But Where?
Mar 26, 2012
“ (cont’d)…..Try this definition on
for size: Active Positive People are
social beings, with positive attitudes
and passions, creating value for
themselves and others. Active
Positive People make life decisions
that better themselves, and
encourage others to do the same; a
definition that alludes to what you
are today, where you are going and
the type of influencer you choose to
be.
Today’s world needs to have
more active positive people, don’t
you agree? They are fun to watch
and they encourage us all! We
believe that soaring with APP is a
good flight plan and survival
strategy. Maybe you do too. Tell us
about Active Positive People in your
in your life, and let's encourage all
of our “fine feathered friends”!
Positive Public Image, Inc.

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