Browsing category : This Boomer’s Life
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Inspirational Boomer: Lyn Slater, “Accidental Icon”
Posted onI love stories about fabulous second acts, especially those that involve fate, fun and flair. Baby Boomers, for inspiration check out Lyn Slater’s story. Lyn was featured tonight … Read more Inspirational Boomer: Lyn Slater, “Accidental Icon”
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Boomer Rediscoveries: Stargazing
Posted onWhen was the last time you went outside on a warm summer night, laid on the grass, and looked up at the stars? In my case, it has … Read more Boomer Rediscoveries: Stargazing
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What Really Happens Over Ladies Weekend?
Posted onWell, booze happens, that’s for sure (see Exhibit#1). We always kid that, like in Vegas, what goes to the beach stays at the beach. In all honesty, nothing … Read more What Really Happens Over Ladies Weekend?
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Tattoo or Not to?
Posted onNo! No, no, no. The answer is NOT to tattoo! I have a very strong opinion on this. While I acknowledge that it is an art form and … Read more Tattoo or Not to?
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Mo’ Time, Mo’ Problems
Posted onOne of the biggest changes that has come with an empty nest is time. As in, we have it now. When our children were small, we were so … Read more Mo’ Time, Mo’ Problems
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She Can See Clearly Now
Posted onA year ago I wrote about Valentine’s Day – BOOM. It’s Valentine’s Day – being a holiday built entirely on exploiting men’s weakness of having no idea what women … Read more She Can See Clearly Now
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Say What Now?
Posted onSo it’s January, which means two things: I have let more than two months go between filing my BoomerConnections.com columns. (The last one ran November 5 – Here’s Mud … Read more Say What Now?
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Here’s Mud in Your Eye
Posted onI couldn’t figure out what to write about in this month’s column. Then I went for a hike with my skittish dog on a very windy day down … Read more Here’s Mud in Your Eye
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Do You Want to Be Thelma or Louise?
Posted onWhen my only child left for college, I was sad. I was dreading this new phase in my life because, despite my work and family and the many … Read more Do You Want to Be Thelma or Louise?