It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was walking the quad of Costa Mesa High School in my mini skirt and go-go boots but this year our 1971 graduating class celebrated our 50-year high school reunion. That’s half a century and just the thought of it seems insane. I wasn’t what you would call “popular” in high school as I wasn’t a cheerleader, on the drill team, or a member … [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...]
Is House Sharing a New Trend for Baby Boomer Women?
As we grow older, many of us will lose a spouse or partner and find ourselves single again. Or, we may not be working as much as we did when we were younger and want to save money on living expenses by house sharing. House sharing rentals have become a popular choice for older widows, divorcees, or those who never got around to getting married. Trying to manage on your own … [Read more...]
High School Classes That Made Us Who We Are Today
High school kids have been in the news and many are quite impressive as far as the differences they are making in the world. It made me reminisce about the high school classes we took in the 60’s and 70’s. As much as younger generations like to blast Baby Boomers and call them selfish or narcissistic, we made a difference in the world as well. In the book, Pendulum, by … [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...]
