It’s Memorial Day Weekend 2025, and a time to remember all who were lost in wars and conflicts past and present in the United States. It’s also a weekend of picnics, family time, and entertainment. Last weekend, I was in Cleveland, Ohio, attending a wedding. The next day, my family and I made a pilgrimage to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Many of the guests were … [Read more...]
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland Tracks Baby Boomer’s Life Soundtrack
I flew to Cleveland, Ohio, for a wedding. Afterward, a few family members and I drove to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum. I noticed that most of the visitors were Baby Boomers. That isn't surprising because Rock and Roll first became popular while we were growing up. Some visitors used walkers or wheelchairs, and my feet were aching from fallen arches. It was an … [Read more...]
The Best Resort Wear for Women Over 50 in 2025
I traveled to San Jose del Cabo in Baja, Mexico, with my daughter to scope out hotels and restaurants for her wedding. My weather app said it would be 75 degrees, so I brought jeans and long-sleeved tops, thinking it might get chilly in the evening. Was I ever wrong? From the moment I got there, I was sweating like a pig. Although the weather was mild, there was humidity, … [Read more...]
Household Tools I Love to Use to Make Life Easier Over 50
As a blogger and Amazon Influencer, I am often sent many kitchen and household tools to try. When I find something I love, I share it with my readers. I especially enjoy household items that make our lives easier as we age. And I’m not talking about the commode chairs or toilet rails brands like to send me just because I’m a senior. I’m talking about fun stuff to use to … [Read more...]
Best of Baby Boomer Blogs: Wings of Hope
It’s May 2025 and the day after Easter, Pope Francis died. I am not Catholic or even Christian, but he was the epitome of what Christianity is supposed to be and it is a sad loss for the world. Birds flew in mass over the Vatican that evening. Was that a sign of hope? He is interned at Santa Maria Maggiori, one of my favorite cathedrals in Rome. I often write about … [Read more...]
