This is Fourth of July week, and people are getting ready to celebrate. But there are challenges for sure. The weather has been sweltering throughout most of the United States. We’ve been lucky here in Los Angeles so far, but the heat will eventually set in. Los Angeles has been experiencing its own kind of heat. We have thousands of Marines and National Guard personnel … [Read more...]
Best of Baby Boomer Blogs: Memorial Day Weekend Reflections
It’s Memorial Day Weekend 2025, and a time to remember all who were lost in wars and conflicts past and present in the United States. It’s also a weekend of picnics, family time, and entertainment. Last weekend, I was in Cleveland, Ohio, attending a wedding. The next day, my family and I made a pilgrimage to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Many of the guests were … [Read more...]
Best of Baby Boomer Blogs: Wings of Hope
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...]