I want to break the stereotype of how people perceive women of a certain age as old ladies. There is still plenty of advertising with images of little hunched-up old grannies. Here’s what’s funny. I’m a voice actor and can’t play an old lady because my voice still sounds like a kid. As a blogger and YouTuber, brands constantly ask me to promote commode chairs, toilet … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Going for the Gold
The Olympics 2024 in Paris just ended. I hope you watched it. Finding the correct channel to watch is sometimes a feat in itself. The same goes for award shows. To find them on TV, you must do backflips. I watched part of the opening ceremony, some gymnastics, and the closing ceremony which I loved. I wish I could have seen more but I may catch highlights on YouTube. Even … [Read more...]
Interview with Jane Seskin: Life After 65 in Short Funny Poems
I interviewed a fascinating woman named Jane Seskin who wrote a book of short and humorous poems about aging called “Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life Over 65” Watch our interview on YouTube Jane is a licensed clinical social worker and has written 13 books, non-fiction articles, and poetry online. Many have been published in Cosmopolitan, Woman’s … [Read more...]
Cat Slater: Film Accountant to Palm Springs Vintage Clothing Maven
Cat Slater is a Baby Boomer and owner of Iconic Atomic, a unique vintage clothing store in Palm Springs. Her store stocks clothing from the mid-1940s through the early 1980s and has a wide range of women’s and men’s sizes including plus size. I wanted to come out to visit her store but the temperature in Palm Springs was around 124 degrees, so I'll wait until it is cooler. … [Read more...]
The Key Elements to Longevity and Well-Being | Interview with Gowri Reddy Rocco M.D.
I interviewed Gowri Reddy Rocco M.D., a double-board certified physician and wellness and longevity expert. She is the author of the book Growing Younger: Restore Your Hormones, Energy and Sex Drive. Dr. Rocco specializes in functional/regenerative medicine. She incorporates lifestyle modification rather than just taking prescriptions for her patients so they will feel … [Read more...]