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...]
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...]
Overcoming Extreme Challenges as an Older Woman | Interview
I interviewed Best Selling Author Rebecca Faye Smith Galli, who has experienced some of life’s most difficult challenges. They include the loss of a child, sibling loss, divorce, special needs children, and paralysis. Her newest book is “Morning Fuel: Daily Inspirations to Stretch Your Mind Before Starting Your Day.” Watch our video interview here. Highlights from … [Read more...]
Joining the Ranks of Being a Grandma in My 70s
It finally happened. My 37-year-old daughter gave birth to a baby boy! He is my first grandchild. I also gave birth in my 30s but my mother was in her 60s when that happened. I am almost 71. Her doctor wanted to induce labor at 36 weeks for reasons I’m not clear on so he came out slightly less than 5 lbs. Wrapped up he looks like a burrito but is in great shape and came home … [Read more...]
Selecting an Ideal Professional Chef Knife Set for Your Kitchen
A well-chosen knife set can improve both culinary experience and safety and efficiency in the kitchen, so selecting one should not only be considered important but can be difficult with so many available choices - this guide can assist in helping navigate all important aspects of knife selection from understanding types to budget considerations and care … [Read more...]
