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 lifelong 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 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...]
Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands That Shaped Our Childhood
What brands do you remember most when you look back to the 60s and 70s? The first one that comes to my mind is Frosted Flakes. I guess I must have had a crush on Tony the Tiger. Others were Twinkies, Kool-Aid, Tang, and Oscar Mayer weiners. Barry Silverstein's first book is called Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands that Shaped Our Childhood. It’s a fun read and brings back fond … [Read more...]
What is Mah Jongg? And How it’s Built a Sisterhood for Women
2 Bam. 4 Crak. 9 Dot. You may be asking what are these combinations of numbers and strange words? Some of you know exactly what I'm referring to, for those of you who are new to these terms, let me introduce you to the Chinese-inspired gaming phenomenon called Mah Jongg. How the game came to America Mah Jongg lore states that the game crossed the Pacific Ocean from … [Read more...]
Twisted Family Values: a Book Excerpt
V.C Chickering is the author of the new novel "Twisted Family Values" and has written for Comedy Central, MTV, Lifetime, Cosmo, and other publications. She started her writing career in her mid-forties. Please enjoy this excerpt from her book. Spray Tan Like so many others I finally got the wake-up call when my dermatologist told me I had some precancerous cells on my … [Read more...]