I interviewed author Mary Beth Sammons who has written a book called Ancestry Quest: How Stories of the Past Can Heal the Future. It’s an intriguing collection of stories and reflections of what people have discovered about their family history after having a DNA test. The author’s story Mary Beth’s ancestors came from Ireland. She was an inquisitive child who … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: ‘Tis the Season, Kind of
It’s been a wacky year for sure and most of us can’t wait for it to end. Not that it means anything will change drastically in the New Year but it feels good to think we can flush all the craziness down the toilet and start anew. 'Tis the season to be jolly so the Best of Boomer Bloggers are making the best of it. Even though we’re limited in what we can do this year we can … [Read more...]
How Seniors Can Fight Off Flu Season
We have learned a great deal about staying safe and healthy since the pandemic, and we can apply this knowledge to stay well during the annual flu season. The flu never takes the year off, so we must always be vigilant about our health. Here are a few simple but effective lifestyle changes you can make in preparation for flu season. Try to Stay Active Get More … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Falling into the Fall Season
I don’t know what it was like where you live, but Halloween in Los Angeles was canceled except for a few drive-by events. Still, in my neighborhood, which is culturally mixed, there were parties and mariachi music playing well into the night. With the fall season well underway, Christmas decor is filling the stores despite the pandemic. Another move for me This … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Wanted to Live in a Hippie Commune?
Did you ever dream of living the life of a hippie when you were young? I was a junior in high school in 1968 so I was a tad too young to revel in the summer of love. Still, there is no reason you can't live in a hippie-type environment or Golden Girls lifestyle now that you’re older. I’m living that life in a way. When my longtime boyfriend died, I rented a room for 6 … [Read more...]