It’s May 2025 and the day after Easter, Pope Francis died. I am not Catholic or even Christian, but he was the epitome of what Christianity is supposed to be and it is a sad loss for the world. Birds flew in mass over the Vatican that evening. Was that a sign of hope? He is interned at Santa Maria Maggiori, one of my favorite cathedrals in Rome. I often write about … [Read more...]
Best of Baby Boomer Blogs: Spring Frolic
Spring has sprung and it’s a time for renewal. While many are cleaning out their homes, others are cleaning our brains. We have all been through a lot in the last few months. Sometimes, we need a good SCREAM to release tension. I was given a very funny SCREAM pillow to try. It's called The Shoutlet. It has noise suppression so whenever you feel the urge, you can SCREAM … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Valentine’s Sweet Thoughts
I hope your week was filled with chocolate or flowers whether you have a Valentine or not. Even though the holiday is known for its commercial appeal, it does have a history. Valentine’s Day may have originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia celebrated in mid-February. It was a pagan fertility celebration dedicated to Faunus, the Roman God of agriculture, … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: A Fiery Week
This past week was insane. President Jimmy Carter, a man of enormous character and integrity, was laid to rest at 100. Say what you will of his Presidency, he spent his entire life in service with a deep compassion for humanity. Los Angeles burned I live/lived in Altadena, Calfornia. Our home was in the Eaton fire zone. The area was evacuated on January 8th. I woke up … [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...]
