I don’t know what it was like where you live, but Halloween in Los Angeles was canceled except for a few drive-by events. Still, in my neighborhood, which is culturally mixed, there were parties and mariachi music playing well into the night. With the fall season well underway, Christmas decor is filling the stores despite the pandemic. Another move for me This … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Memorial Day Weekend During COVID-19
It’s Memorial Day Weekend, usually, the time we honor fallen heroes, have picnics, BBQs, and large gatherings. But this year is different. At the time of this writing, we have 100,000 people lost to COVID-19, many of us are still locked down, with businesses and venues just beginning to open up again. The world is in a state of change, whether it’s the future of travel, how … [Read more...]
Lustre Online Magazine: For Older Women Entering Retirement
Lustre is an online magazine for professional women who are seeking a modern retirement. It was founded by Erica and Karen, who were both lawyers in New York City. They describe their project in their own words below. Facing retirement and changing it Forty years in the workforce. Hundreds of millions in buying power. Vast and varied experience. And a strong desire to … [Read more...]
Baby Boomers on Social Media – Where do You Hang Out Online?
When we were growing up in the 60s and 70s we were told: “Never trust anyone over 30.” Now that we’re over 50, I’m sure Millennials feel the same way about us. It’s hard to imagine your grandparents being tech-savvy. But Baby Boomers have their heads in their phones almost as much as kids do. And there are plenty of Baby Boomers on social media even though we grew up … [Read more...]
How to Find Your True Self Over 50 – Who Are You?
Have you ever asked yourself, "Who is my true self?" It's a mysterious question because some of us have no idea who we are really are. I was at a conference, and one of our speakers was Nia Peeples. She’s an actress best known for her part as “Nicole” in the TV series “Fame.” Nia talked about the process she's been going through to rebrand herself. Throughout her acting … [Read more...]