The Most Affordable States to Retire
So, we have retired, have we? You know it does not mean our lives are over. Maybe it’s time to get rid of that old house. Or it’s time to move from that apartment. Maybe warm weather sounds great to …
Hello, It’s Been Awhile
Hello, everyone! Please let me apologize for being missing for so long. I had and hoped that the year would be different. I mean it couldn’t be any worse, right? After my diabetes, and then my kidney stone, I thought …
The New Year, 2020
I have been reading quite a bit of people’s stories today regarding the new year, 2020. And, believe it or not, all the stories I’ve read have been very inspiring. Extremely positive. Very hopeful. And I pretty much wish …
Christmas Shop for Your Furbaby!
I’m just so excited, that I had to write about it. I have opened a new store called Your Pets Closet. And I am loving adding the cutest products from winter coats, t-shirts, collars, even hair bows, and beds. If …
Having the Shingles Suck
Have you ever had shingles? If not, I hope you never get them. I got them last August, while in the hospital. And having the shingles suck. I was miserable. What are Shingles? I didn’t know exactly what shingles were. …
Baby Boomers and Alcoholism
When I research my different articles, I find I am seeing more and more articles regarding baby boomers and alcohol. And that alcoholism for our generation is alarmingly on the rise. Men and Women The percentages between the sexes are …
Skin Care and Makeup Tips for Baby Boomers
As I am sure you know, our skin isn’t what it was like in our youth. Applying makeup as we did in our youth now, can tend to make us look even older. And some think, why should I moisturize …
Life Can be a B***h!!
At times, life can be a b***h, wouldn’t you agree? I have been missing in action, and I want to let all of you know I have not abandoned my blog or my readers. I’ve just had a lot going on in …
Furbabies
Do you have a fur baby? Or do you have a couple of fur babies? In case you are wondering what fur babies are, they’re pets. I couldn’t imagine life without them. For me, they bring joy into my life. …
Hairstyles for Women 50 and Over. And Hair Care Tips
I believe I am stuck in my mom’s generation. Where most of those I knew, who were ‘old,’ wore their hair short. So in my mind, when us boomers turned 50, the hairs suppose to go short. Nope, not the …
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My Collection of Summer Recipe Websites
With so much going on during the summer, and thus more, fun activities to fit into your already busy schedule, who has time to spend in a hot kitchen? Right?? If you’d like for me to add your easy summer …
Our Aging Parents – (A Healthcare Nightmare Story)
I got the awful call at 11:40 am, Sunday morning, February 24th. My father had just been found, unconscious in his room. The details were all over the board. Spring Oaks said one thing, ER said another, and then ICU …
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Smoothies
Let me start with saying I think smoothies are great! They are not only delicious but quick and easy to make. And they are packed with all the nutrition that is beneficial for everyone, not just us boomers. As us …
Elder Abuse
Sadly elder abuse happens more than one would think. And it appears as though the numbers are rising instead of going down. It is unfortunate. Wikipedia describes ‘elder abuse’ as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, …