I remember as a kid going on road trips with my family early 60s. It was always so exciting to jump in the car and take off to parts unknown. If you take your time, it’s the best way to see America. Great American Road Trips: Scenic Drives by Reader’s Digest, is a bible every road tripper should have. You can purchase Great American Road Trip: Scenic Guide on Amazon by … [Read more...]
Confronting Your Mortality By Dr. Jeff Spiess
The experience of living through a pandemic provided many lessons when it comes to your mortality, one of which is that each of us is vulnerable to infection, illness, even death. Precautions to minimize our danger and flatten the epidemiological curve are effective but do not eliminate risk in a society that thrives on interaction. People, some of them prominent … [Read more...]
A Movie Lover’s Search for Romance: Interview and Dating Tips
What’s it like looking for love when you’re over 50? For those who are single and entering the dating arena, the idea may seem scary. But, not necessarily. Joanna Charnas, a full-time social worker, and author chronicles some of her dating encounters in her book A Movie Lover’s Search for Romance. Watch my video interview with Joanna Click on the player … [Read more...]
Expat Winton Churchill Helps Boomers Make Money as Freelancers
Are you frustrated because your Social Security payments only go so far and you want more fun and flexibility in your life? Does hanging around the house make you feel invisible while young people are getting things done? Maybe you've thought of becoming an online freelancer to make extra money using your life-long skills. I interviewed Winton Churchill who is an author, … [Read more...]
The Fun Side of the Wall: Book Review – Expat Life in Mexico
I interviewed author Travis Luther, author of the new book The Fun Side of the Wall: Baby Boomer Retirement in Mexico. It’s not a how-to book about moving to Mexico and becoming an expat but rather a sociological study of Baby Boomer retirement in the United States and what has been driving them to leave the U.S. to live there. It addresses ageism, consumerism, and … [Read more...]
