Fall is officially upon us, but we can't always tell the difference here in Los Angeles. We experienced extreme heat for a few weeks, which usually continues into September and October, but it's been pleasant for the last week or two. I'm hoping it stays that way. I had to get a new car last week because someone decided to run into my 2007 Prius for no reason. I am perfectly … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Going for the Gold
The Olympics 2024 in Paris just ended. I hope you watched it. Finding the correct channel to watch is sometimes a feat in itself. The same goes for award shows. To find them on TV, you must do backflips. I watched part of the opening ceremony, some gymnastics, and the closing ceremony which I loved. I wish I could have seen more but I may catch highlights on YouTube. Even … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: 4th of July Weekend Chit Chat
I live in a diverse neighborhood in Los Angeles. The neighbors who live at the end of our cul de sac put on a huge fireworks show each year. It’s almost professional. Fireworks are illegal in LA except for approved venues because of fire danger but on the 4th they blast away at multiple locations. We never had to leave our homes to watch them. It was a war zone of booms and … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Edging into Summer
Summer is here but in Los Angeles, we are experiencing gloom. It’s rained so much this year we were more like Seattle than sunny LA. The sky has been overcast and it’s still chilly enough to wear a sweater. I was out in Malibu this weekend for a fundraiser benefiting Operation Smile and a little blue sky made its way through. Though it was still overcast, the event was … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: A Conglomeration of Thoughts
This week our Best of Boomer Blogs writers and bloggers have been inspired to write about things that cause them to think and react. It's what we do every day. Life gives us a situation that requires an action and we respond to it or not. It's simple. What gives you the impetus to get off the couch and do something? Does it take a mouse to get you to jump or do words or … [Read more...]
