This boomer joined a friend and her husband to see Barbie, the movie, this week. My own husband declined and I’m afraid he short-changed himself. I have only one word to describe the movie—BRILLIANT! When…
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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…
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….
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…
Shrinkage Is Costing Us Billion$
We’re not talking about George Costanza’s kind of shrinkage issues here, or what happens to our jeans after dessert. The first time I heard the term shrinkage was in 1970 when I was working in…
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…