Posts tagged ageing

Need Advice? I’m At Your Service

Advice is only helpful when it’s asked for or if you have permission. Does that sound familiar? Very rarely do I ever get asked for my advice but when I do, I’m more than happy…

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Multitasking Baby Boomer Style

Baby boomers, who spent their entire careers keeping multiple balls in the air to satisfy their bosses, are now faced with a new form of multitasking. Fortunately, we’ve been well-trained but the tasks demanded by…

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Instant Pot, George Foreman, And Other Kitchen Follies

Twice in recent days, I’ve engaged in conversations with friends about household appliances—the ones we like, and the ones that were a waste of money and cupboard space. The winners and losers are highly subjective….

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Such A Deal We Got From Enercare! You Wouldn’t Believe!

Getting a deal from one of our utility providers is such a rare and glorified thing that I’m departing from my usual editorial rant to share a positive experience. Boomers and other seniors are not…

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Listen Up! . . . Boomers And Seniors Need Housing Too!

It’s not just millennials (also known as Gen Y) who are experiencing the failings of the housing market. The boomer generation has challenges too. Those of us who already own may be stuck in family…

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Another Reason I’m Glad I’m Old!

A recent article in The Globe and Mail, Is the ‘career’ dead? by Stacy Lee Kong got me thinking. Kong presents a case for reconsidering the meaning of a career in today’s fast-changing world. What we once…

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