An article popped up in my newsfeed that intrigued me. It’s called “Here are 40+ Outfit & Styling Tips to Keep You in Style if You’re Over 70.” Surprisingly, it was written by a man. It had some good ideas, but my concern was that it included photos of several over-50 women bloggers I know. I’m not sure if their images were credited or if they gave the author … [Read more...]
If You Love Mind Games You Will Love Solitaire.org
I have been trying out the games on a website called Solitaire.org. It literally has hundreds of free games you can play to while away the time. Playing games can be relaxing and brain-stimulating, which is something we need as we get older to fend off dementia. I’ll be honest and say I have never been much of a gamer and some of the games on the site are a little … [Read more...]
What is Moringa and How is it Used as a Superfood?
I interviewed Dr. Carrie Waterman who is a researcher serving as a scientist and consultant for Kuli Kuli Foods. The company makes products made from the leaves of the Moringa plant, which is a superfood. She also works with funding from the National Institute of Health and the USDA in promoting Moringa production as it has multiple uses. Watch my interview with Dr. … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Life Goes on Even When the World is Crazy
This week was difficult in that Israel went to war with Hamas in Palestine and it has been horrific. The week before, I attended a Yom Kippur service in Beverly Hills. I’m Jewish but not particularly religious and was there because I was invited as a writer. However, it was inspiring. The temple I attended is home to many in the entertainment community here in Los Angeles, … [Read more...]
An Author Remembers the Summer of 1963 in His New Book
“Better Be Home When The Streetlights Come On: Remembering the Summer of 1963” is a book by Ron Baklarz In this post, the author writes describes what the book is about and why he wrote it. If you are like me, I watch the news and see what is going on in the world today and I wonder what is going on. It seems everything that was once considered bad is now good and … [Read more...]