My brother, who is a fellow baby boomer, has experienced severe health issues in the last couple of years. He lives alone and I’m several hours away by car, which makes it difficult to be…
Posts tagged retirement
It’s True: No News Is Good News!
Last year I put myself on a television news diet. I refused to watch the news because the horror was killing me. My life was infinitely more peaceful and my stress levels were minimal when…
My Old-Fashioned Instincts Are At Odds With My Feminist Principles
I know it’s politically incorrect to comment negatively on how someone else chooses to dress, but have you visited a mall or a restaurant lately? Have you seen what people are wearing in public? Sports…
Would You Like Mnlfwud With Your Krdkfa
With the abundance of technology available today, how is it possible that no one has managed yet to invent a speaker system for fast-food drive-thru restaurants that can actually transmit understandable dialogue? McDonald’s. Harvey’s. Taco…
Wishing Everyone The Best New Year Ever!
The year 2025 promises to be quite a barn-burner. I won’t go into all the changes and challenges we face in the new year, but instead I would like us to focus on how boomers…
Why Is No Or Slow Population Growth A Problem?
In case you haven’t heard, Elon Musk—who incidently is the father of eleven children so far by various women—has set up a special residential compound for his extended family somewhere in Texas. He’s a strong…