I interviewed author Travis Luther, author of the book The Fun Side of the Wall: Baby Boomer Retirement in Mexico. It’s not a how-to book about moving to Mexico and becoming an expat, but rather a sociological study of Baby Boomer retirement in the United States and what has been driving them to leave the U.S. to live there. It addresses ageism, consumerism, and … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Bring Back That Youthful Glow to Your Mature Skin
Walk into any department store or major retailer, and you’ll find dozens of skincare creams for sale, all promising more youthful skin. Most of the creams are expensive, but are they worth the money? If you take a closer look at the skincare ingredients, you’ll find most of the products are nothing more than a basic moisturizer in a stylish bottle, backed by a catchy marketing … [Read more...]
How Parents Communicate With Their Adult Children These Days
Unless you are living with your adult children right now or have never had children, the way we are communicating with them has changed with technology, especially since the pandemic. There are studies being done to see how Baby Boomers are staying in touch. According to a survey, 41% say they either phone, text, or see their children in person multiple times per … [Read more...]
Rustic Italian Frittata
Torta d'Erbe is another name for Italian Frittata, which originated in the countryside of Italy's Tuscany region. Italians enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, and sometimes as a dinner entree. The most authentic versions are made with fresh local vegetables of the season. Enjoy this recipe! A history of frittata A frittata is a sort of baked omelet and is often prepared … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Staying Safe at Home
As Baby Boomers some of us have been staying Safe at Home for several weeks now. Others are just getting started. It depends on what state or country you live in. All I know for sure is that in Los Angeles, our efforts are paying off. Sure, there are still plenty of people getting COVID-19 and dying from it, but our Governor and Mayor are doing an excellent job. The … [Read more...]