When you’ve spent most of your life in the workforce, retirement sounds wonderful. You’ll have plenty of time to relax, you won’t have to deal with any toxic workplace cultures, and you can do the things you’ve always wanted to do. But, the concept isn’t that easy for everyone. Maybe you don’t have the money for new experiences like traveling. Or, maybe you do … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Easing Back Into Our New Normal
As the pandemic is coming under control, and more people are vaccinated, our Baby Boomer bloggers are beginning to live our new normal. It’s not quite the “normal” we used to know but we don’t have to be so obsessed and fearful about getting COVID-19 anymore. Out and about in the world Tom from Sightings Over Sixty has decided it is safe to travel. Or safe enough. So … [Read more...]
How to Get Along with Your Neighbors
In film and television, neighbors are either portrayed as being best of friends or mortal enemies. In the real world, a survey by business development solutions provider FindLaw found that 42% of homeowners have had recent disputes with those in their neighborhood. Depending on the severity of the dispute, neighbors may resort to making threats, damaging property, and … [Read more...]
Health Fads To Avoid That May Be Dangerous for Seniors
You don’t live to become a senior because you’ve been reckless and foolhardy with your life. When you reach maturity, it’s because you’ve done something right. You’ve made good decisions. You’ve “adulted” well. And now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, to settle into your golden years rewarded with good health, longevity, and quality of life. The last thing you … [Read more...]
Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas
Spring vegetables and fruits always look so fresh and innocent. They make you feel young at heart. It's a time for new beginnings and that inspired me to create a Spring Salad with Strawberries and Peas to bring in the season. Enjoy this recipe! The stores are stocked with mixtures of pre-washed baby greens making it easy to throw together a quick salad. I … [Read more...]