Eric Swalwell recently withdrew from the run for Governor as a Democrat in California when he found himself in deep doo-doo. He’s been accused of harassing several young ladies who came in contact with him…
Posts tagged aging
What Advice Would You Give Your 20-Year-Old Boomer Self?
This question crops up from time to time, and my response rarely varies. If I could, I would command my 20-year-old self to be confident. The insecurities of youth are soul-destroying, and with the advent of…
Boomers: Encourage Your Grandchildren To Be Electricians or Plumbers
Ten years ago, I posted twice about the wisdom of encouraging young people to learn to code, Mothers Make Sure Your Daughters Grow Up To Be Coders, and, Both My Left and Right Brains Say…
Is Your Body In Sync With Your Natural Sleep Rhythms?
There is a very good explanation for why I like to sleep so much. I was genetically engineered to need above-average amounts of sleep. When I was five years old, my mother had to enroll…
Does This Scarf Make Me Look Old and Fat?
As if I don’t have enough insecurities already about my fashion choices, The New York Times columnist Alisha Haridisani Gupta has given me one more thing to keep me awake worrying at night. In her…
Dementia Puts A Different Spin On The Meaning Of Love on Valentine’s Day
Last week, when I stood in the card aisle at the drug store picking out an appropriate Valentine’s Day card for my husband, I acknowledged a new reality in my life. My husband has dementia,…