Browsing category : This Boomer’s Life
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Small Pursuits of Happiness: Week #1: Visit a New State Park
Posted onHow we love state parks! Our tax dollars at work in the best possible way. Virginia has a magnificent state park system (http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/), but every state offers its … Read more Small Pursuits of Happiness: Week #1: Visit a New State Park
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Welcome to 52 Small Pursuits of Happiness in 2019
Posted onOk Boomers, are you ready? This is the year we are going to stick to our New Year’s Resolution to pursue engagement and fun with intent. We are … Read more Welcome to 52 Small Pursuits of Happiness in 2019
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Second Acts: The Latent Artist Emerges
Posted onThe Baby Boomer generation is full of inspiring stories about second acts, and we love sharing them. Our friend Bart Levy tells us what it’s like to rediscover … Read more Second Acts: The Latent Artist Emerges
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Retirement: Are You Really Ready?
Posted onA number of Baby Boomers are well into retirement age, while others are contemplating this major life change. Yet our generation seems to also resist age and rest … Read more Retirement: Are You Really Ready?
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In Gratitude for What Was, What Is, and What Is to Come
Posted onIt’s hard to imagine a holiday apart from my family. For so many years we gathered around at my mom and dad’s home for all the holidays. Sometimes … Read more In Gratitude for What Was, What Is, and What Is to Come
By Yolanda Gray
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One Boomer’s Journey
Posted onWhen Boomer Connections invited me to talk about my journey, I was eager to share what I’ve been doing as a Baby Boomer and where I am in … Read more One Boomer’s Journey
By Karen Lacy
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Making New Friends: First You Must Show Yourself Friendly
Posted onIf you like having and making new friends, it is important to be one. Here are some qualities that make a good friend, according to my observations … Read more Making New Friends: First You Must Show Yourself Friendly
By Evelyn Allen
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The Upside of Downsizing
Posted onMost American families have plenty of room to downsize their home without it impacting their style. Buying a big home does not equal a better lifestyle or image. … Read more The Upside of Downsizing
By Elton Brown
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This is What Retirement Feels Like
Posted onQ&A with Julie Campbell What does it feel like to be newly retired? What now? Like any other major life change, retirement can be both thrilling and daunting. … Read more This is What Retirement Feels Like
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After 30 Years and Still Friends
Posted onAt Boomer Connections, we are talking about friendship, with stories about the special people in our lives, and stories about how we have made new friends. We encourage … Read more After 30 Years and Still Friends
