Have you ever thought about writing a children’s book? Diane Campbell Green did but what is unique about it is that it’s written about childhood memories that most of us Baby Boomers can relate to. Goats and Ginger Ale Floats is an endearing set of vignettes that centers on the life of an 8-year-old child named Becky Ann Chalmers. She lives in a small town in Pennsylvania … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: October Thoughts
I love October. The heat of the summer has lessened as much as it can in Los Angeles, and funny as well as scary decorations are appearing on people’s lawns. It’s also a time to celebrate the harvest whether it’s wine, pumpkins, or corn stalks. I'll drink to that. Our Baby Boomer Bloggers are reflecting on what's happening around them and how they are feeling these days. You … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Family and Home
It's hard to believe that summer is almost over. Do the days go by faster now that we're older? Our Best of Boomer Bloggers have been mulling over family issues good and bad and things that are close to home. Let's start with what can go on in a family Something different and thought-provoking over at Carol's blog this week...a thought provoking discussion of justice and … [Read more...]
Still on Fire: A Memoir – Book Excerpt by Renee Linnell
From Still on Fire: A Memoir by Renee Linnell. Published by Pink Skeleton Publishing. Copyright © 2022 by Renee Linnell. Chapter 1: Slow Down I have a confession to make: I’m not very good at being human. I still can’t figure it out. For the life of me, I cannot figure out other people, and even after all these years of trying, I can’t figure out myself. And maybe that’s … [Read more...]
Elizabeth A Gould, Author of “The Well of Truth” Talks About Menopause
“So many women I’ve talked to see menopause as an ending. But I’ve discovered this is your moment to reinvent yourself after years of focusing on the needs of everyone else. It’s your opportunity to get clear about what matters to you and then to pursue that with all of your energy, time, and talent.” ~Oprah Winfrey The word ‘menopause’ has the power to strike fear in the … [Read more...]