My friend Ron Kolb, and I have been talking about writing a novel together for 50 years. And talking and talking. We’d probably still be at it if my wife, Jody Jaffe, finally fed up, hadn’t ordered us to “stop blathering and start writing.” So, we did. Our book, “The Royals” is about five retired journalists who set out to uncover the truth behind the mysterious suicide of a … [Read more...]
Have You Tried Finding Love With Online Dating Over 60?
Research shows that Baby Boomers are excelling at online dating. At a time when the rate of younger adults is in steady decline, divorce for adults aged over 50 has roughly doubled since the 1990s for Baby Boomers. According to Pew Research, in recent years, for every 1,000 married persons aged 50 or more, 10 are divorced. Part of the reason is the unprecedented levels … [Read more...]
Timeless Style: 10 Wardrobe Staples Every Woman Over 60 Should Own
As we age and our bodies are not as tight and fit as they were when we were younger, it’s easy to get sloppy about our appearance. We may also collect and hoard items that don’t fit or we never wear that cram up our closets. I’ve always been a fan of minimalism. Classic and timeless wardrobe pieces are essential to looking stylish without taking up much space. I have … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: The Holiday Season Has Begun
Thanksgiving is over. I hope you had an amazing one! My daughter had a baby on Halloween, so I cooked Thanksgiving dinner for her and her husband. I forgot how hard it was to prepare an entire holiday meal because I have either been to someone else’s house or we did a potluck in recent years. It all came out fantastic though and I had plenty of baby and doggie time. I’ve … [Read more...]
After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
Thanksgiving can be hazardous to our waistlines but I have found that eating soup regularly is amazing for losing weight. I love to make my favorite Herb Marinated and Roasted Turkey Recipe, and eat it until all that's left is the carcass. Instead of throwing the bones away, I make a fabulous after-Thanksgiving turkey soup using the carcass to flavor the broth. Enjoy this … [Read more...]