Browsing category : This Boomer’s Life
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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
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Reflections on Friendship
Posted onFriends come and friends go. Some friends are there when you need them the most. My first best friend was Gary in the fourth grade. We would … Read more Reflections on Friendship
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Sampling Crackers = Today’s Life Lesson
Posted onEvery Tuesday my Boomer Connections partners and I meet to discuss the fun and meaningful things we will ferret out of our daily lives to write about for … Read more Sampling Crackers = Today’s Life Lesson
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Second Acts: A Navy Man Returns to His Ship
Posted onThis is a story about a second act, discovered unexpectedly: A second act that has given meaning and purpose to the days, and hours, and ultimately to a … Read more Second Acts: A Navy Man Returns to His Ship
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Final Arrangements: An Important Conversation
Posted onIt’s a cold Tuesday morning in February. A husband lost his wife the day before. He sits in an arrangements room at a local funeral home with his … Read more Final Arrangements: An Important Conversation
