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 Baby Boomers 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...]
Do You Feel Your Life Half Empty or Half Full as You Age?
I wrote a post for the website Sixty and Me called 7 Reasons Having a Network of Girlfriends is Important As We Age. One thing I noticed in the comments was that some women happily embrace having friends or are open to meeting new ones, while others feel isolated, alone, and sad. They either viewed life as half empty or half full. Having a flock of friends isn't a magic … [Read more...]
Visit Nashville, Tennessee: The City of Honky Tonk
I've been to Nashville, Tennessee twice for conferences and I've always had a blast. It's the home of honky-tonk, good times, and southern hospitality. If you are a country music lover, it is a must-see. Navigating our vast hotel under a dome I stayed at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. It's an amazing maze of buildings, restaurants, stores, Riverwalk, and a conference … [Read more...]
