Browsing author : Cherie R. Blazer
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Are Baby Boomers Better Drivers?
Posted onBaby Boomers, so far, buck the trend regarding increased driving fatalities with aging. As Baby Boomers age, the expectation is that, before long, driving skills will falter and … Read more Are Baby Boomers Better Drivers?
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Knitting Changed My Life, Part 2: The Community
Posted onBaby Boomer and knitter extraordinaire Loralee Swab describes a deep sense of satisfaction that comes from creative expression and the mastery of a challenging skill. But what she … Read more Knitting Changed My Life, Part 2: The Community
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Knitting Changed My Life, Part 1: The Creative
Posted onBoomer Connections Friend and Photographer Loralee Swab, makes the most fabulous knitted masterpieces you can imagine. I am fortunate enough to often be the recipient of her talents. … Read more Knitting Changed My Life, Part 1: The Creative
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I Was There: Beatles Concert at Shea Stadium, 1965 – Recollections by Camille LaCognata
Posted onWe Baby Boomers have been witness to some very cool and significant moments in history. Many of us have amazing stories to tell. Here at BoomerConnections.com, one of … Read more I Was There: Beatles Concert at Shea Stadium, 1965 – Recollections by Camille LaCognata
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Discovering the Joy of Cooking!
Posted onMy new-found love is cooking. My role models, my Mom and Grandma, were both tough acts to follow when it came to cooking. They were Pennsylvania Dutch farm wives … Read more Discovering the Joy of Cooking!
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I Miss You Dad
Posted onIf your dad is still living, a suggestion: write him a letter. I lost my dad a decade ago, so a letter is too late. But on this … Read more I Miss You Dad
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Life Reimagined Thanks to AARP
Posted onThe AARP card was waiting in the held mail when I returned from celebrating my 50th birthday in Las Vegas. I did not like to see it, although … Read more Life Reimagined Thanks to AARP
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The Mid-Life Crisis Car
Posted onTake a look at this photo: Isn’t she a beauty? My husband and I both turned 51 the year we bought the Mustang. Yes, it was a mid-life … Read more The Mid-Life Crisis Car
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Reflections: 28 Years as a Military Spouse
Posted onWhat was it like to be a military spouse? In a word, difficult. Marked by sacrifice. My husband, for most of his career, was in Special Operations, in … Read more Reflections: 28 Years as a Military Spouse
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A Letter to My Mother
Posted onLast Mothers Day I sent this letter to my Mom, who is 87 years old. She lives in an assisted living facility in another state, so I don’t … Read more A Letter to My Mother