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Thoughts On Cooking And Living

Written by: Suzanne, on 01/29/2012
My husband and I love to entertain and have a pretty solid game plan when we decide to cook for friends. As soon as the e-vites go out, our fun begins. Although we can make dinner for two in about fifteen minutes, a "company" meal might take a week – seriously. First we look for inspiration – cooking magazines, Pinterest, what looks good at the market, or seasonal fruits or veggies. When something peaks our interest we build...

Who Are These Lucky Retirees?

Written by: NancyMyMoves, on 01/27/2012
A high school friend posted recently on Facebook that he and his partner were on a biking trip out west. They both retired from state government years ago and travel extensively. The kicker is that they’re MY age and I’m not in that official retirement age demographic. Personally, I can’t even get my head around the concept of retiring. Are people my age really moving to their dream retirement city, traveling and living la vida loca? And they’re able to afford living i...

Betty White

Written by: BettyBoomer, on 01/22/2012
Last Monday night our fitness instructor couldn’t make it to class so we (the class) were supposed to go upstairs and walk the indoor track instead. Being the exercise buff I’m not, I opted to go back home instead. I’m glad I did. I had forgotten to tape Betty White’s 90th birthday TV bash. I missed the first twenty minutes of it but managed to get the gist of the show. Actually I would say the “gists” of the show but apparently that is not a legit word. Ah, the joys of...

Saying Thank You

Written by: Suzanne, on 01/18/2012
In this world of electronic communications, it is rare, but welcome, to receive a beautifully crafted, hand written thank you note. I was fortunate enough to get one just a few weeks ago, in response to a batch of homemade cookies that I had brought to an elderly neighbor. Seeing my name and address penned across the envelope in a delicate handwriting set the tone that something special was inside. Carefully opening the note, I observed the weight of the paper and the colo...

My 2012 Vision: Our New Normal

Written by: Suzanne, on 01/16/2012
My husband and I owned and operated a business for over twenty-two years. When we decided to sell it, we knew that we would be facing two major expenses within the next ten years - four years of college tuition and a future wedding for our daughter. We had carefully saved for those expenses and felt confident that we could manage the tuition and the wedding and still maintain a comfortable lifestyle for ourselves, with a few minor adjustments. So, we eagerly plunged headlo...

They’re Back! Setting Guidelines for Returning Kids

Written by: NancyMyMoves, on 01/16/2012
I dropped out of college and moved back in with my parents. I mainly did it before I flunked out. Somehow, I missed the equation – waiting tables in a bar + 8:00 a.m. classes = bad grades. I’m grateful that my parents were willing to let me crash there for a while. But it was an adjustment for all of us. They had taken to that empty nest thing really quickly. Although the combination of intergenerational cohabitating and my job at a gas-and-go store reignited my educational p...

So soon?

Written by: white whale, on 01/12/2012
My name is not important, my mission is however key to enjoying senior life. I was told by my doctor way back in the early 1960’s that to laugh each day keeps you young and healthy. He believed that laughter was a important as staying fit, eating right and a good job in life all put together. I was younger then but decided to file that information away for future reflection. By nature I am a happy go lucky soul but sometimes life will beat you down. It is all too easy to ...

So soon?

Written by: white whale, on 01/12/2012
My name is not important, my mission is however key to enjoying senior life. I was told by my doctor way back in the early 1960’s that to laugh each day keeps you young and healthy. He believed that laughter was a important as staying fit, eating right and a good job in life all put together. I was younger then but decided to file that information away for future reflection. By nature I am a happy go lucky soul but sometimes life will beat you down. It is all too easy to ...

Encouragement

Written by: Suzanne, on 01/09/2012
The beginning of a new year is a good time to entertain fresh thoughts, contemplate new behaviors, and make positive changes. This year I offer the following thoughts about encouragement and plan to take my own advice. We all know the devastating consequences that negative, belittling and disparaging words can cause, but have we truly considered the equally powerful, but opposite effect that words of encouragement create? Individuals need validation, appreciation and un...

My 2012 Vision: A Nod to Yogi Berra

Written by: dswiatek, on 01/05/2012
My 2012 Vision: A Nod to Yogi BerraRetirement. It’s okay to sit for an hour and work on the morning paper’s crossword. It’s okay to wonder before going to bed just what one will do tomorrow. It’s okay to find busy work around the house: clean drawers, sort through photos, read and read and read. It’s okay to discover that walking and feeding the neighbor’s dog for two weeks while they’re on vacation is one of the highlights of your day. It’s okay, isn’t it? Bec...

Six New Year Resolutions for 2012

Written by: BettyBoomer, on 01/01/2012
I could write that I am going to try blogging on a weekly basis again. Perhaps if I realized that my blog entries don’t always have to be so long or profound or even very good, they will be easier to do. Okay, I’ve convinced myself. Weekly blog added to the list. I could write that I want to start writing seriously again but my writing forte seems to be writing humorously instead. Hum, maybe I could sum this resolution up with a wonderfully wise cliché “Go with the F...

Awareness Month Nomination: Little Things Make a Profound Difference

Written by: momaloft, on 12/31/2011
There are so many philanthropic people with millions, or even billions, of dollars who do so much for those who have nothing. It’s always good when someone helps another person, animal—any living thing. However, there are those people who do little things for others that weigh in just as much as the others. The unknown, unnoticed people. The ones who go about their lives quietly yet make a positive difference in the lives of others. The ones who are never picked up by the l...

Retirement Assets Decrease

Written by: mcoly618, on 12/29/2011
The other day during my daily reading, I found an article, U.S. Retirement Assets Declined by $1.4 Trillion. The article discusses the total value of Americans' retirement assets dropping 7.5% from the record high of $18.4 trillion recorded in June 2011. According to a report by the Investment Company Institute, ...

Going to the Supermarket

Written by: warren, on 12/23/2011
I do most of our food shopping. That didn’t start when I retired; however, being retired, I’m not as rushed. I normally shop twice a week, stocking up on Fridays and filling in on Sundays. (When my wife, the chef, is on schedule, she assumes control of the kitchen on Saturday afternoons.)The precise shopping times can be critical--too early, yesterday’s produce in disarray, restocking incomplete; too late, crowds. Shopping Lists, Sales and Coupons Like my mother, I woul...

Retirement and Happy Holidays (They may or may not be connected.)

Written by: dswiatek, on 12/21/2011
RETIREMENTAndHappy Holidays(There may or may not be a connection.)R--is for responsibilities lifted from our shoulders and the rest our mind and bodies now feel. And R is for the running around we used to do on Saturdays. Now we just run around, sometimes in circles but life goes that way. Now we just go with it. E--is for the enjoyment of little things: sleeping late, staying up past 8PM, reading in the middle of the day, cooking together, growing older to...

The Green Thing - Environmentalism for Baby Boomers

Written by: Ruth, on 12/10/2011
I received one of those "forwarded" emails from a friend the other day. I often delete those types of emails, but this particular one contained a unique (and humorous) point of view about being "green" today verses what we Baby Boomers remember from our parents' and grandparents' generations.Read on...here's the email I received...The Green ThingChecking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman, that she should bring her own gro...

Another Great Video: Mom and Dad...Crashing on my couch

Written by: Klinek, on 12/02/2011
How would your life change if your parents had to move in with YOU because they lost their healthcare?This is the scenario asked in a video project by the non-profit, ProtectSeniors.Org. They ask Americans to consider the personal impact if their parents were forced to move in with them because mom and dad lost their healthcare. The fear is real for 14.3 million American retirees seeking healthcare protections on Capitol Hill.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4kFwxmD3P4&fea...

Interesting video about corporations cancelling retirement benefits

Written by: Klinek, on 11/28/2011
It sounds like this video may be appropriate for this website.http://youtu.be/yK34VRSIxGEIt's from the non-profit group ProtectSeniors.Org. Apparently, corporations are threatening to cancel the health benefits of 14.3 million American retirees, so this video asks people the question: What would it mean to you, if your parents lost their healthcare? It's kind of funny, but also really angering to think corporations might do this!...

A Note Of Thanks...From The Editor!

Written by: DarkStar49, on 11/22/2011
It's hard to believe we are once again at the time of year when thanks, gratitude and sharing with others is on our minds! I wanted to take a moment to share two things. The first is a story that has stuck in my mind and probably will for the rest of my life. It was 13 years ago when my wife, myself and our 7 year old son were on our way to grandma and grandpa's house for Thanksgiving dinner with the entire family. We were coming down out of the mountains where we...

Needs vs Wants

Written by: BettyBoomer, on 11/20/2011
Today’s Sunday newspaper is full of ads, articles on e-readers, and Black Friday. I really want an e-reader, and a new camera, and the new dance Wii game. I really want new clothes as the ones I have don’t fit me like I’d like them to. I tell my friends that I’ve grown up but my clothes haven’t. They are still immature. I want new pillows to brighten up my living room. I want, want, want… And yes, I just noticed that I didn’t list any “I need”.I remember thinking ...

Wanna Trade?

Written by: yinglink, on 11/17/2011
I was walking from my house to my garage the other morning, to get my car and go to work. It was one of those cool, crisp mornings you can only experience in the Fall around 7:00ish. We live next to an alley and I saw one of my neighbors out walking his dog. I was struck by instantaneous jealousy. I wanted to be the one out for a walk in my sweats on a beautiful autumn day. Obviously the guy was retired. Look how leisurely he is walking with his dog. I wanted to be ret...

Don’t Give Your Kids Your New Address

Written by: NancyMyMoves, on 11/09/2011
When you read that headline, did you say to yourself, “Oh, I would never do that!” Think again. If you move and don’t tell them, it’s not like you’ll never see them again. You’ll crash their pads and you can stay in touch via technology and social media. Just don’t post any pictures on Facebook because your kids will look for clues to your whereabouts. What made me start thinking about this was a friend’s recent experience wi...

30-50% of Adults Snore... I am one of them.

Written by: Walt, on 11/04/2011
I'm not going to deny it, I snore. I started looking into my annoying habit and found a great article from Sleepy's about snoring and the importance of a good nights sleep.If you are like me and suffer from snoring, you might be interested in seeing what they have to say...Snoring can keep you up all night and ruin your sleep cycle. This, in turn, can affect your performance at work, as well as everything from your day-to-day temper...

Finding a Wallet

Written by: warren, on 10/28/2011
In my July post, “Jogging Can Be…uh…Interesting,” I reviewed some early morning jogging encounters. Last week, I had another oh-my-gosh moment. And it wasn’t a skunk this time. There was a wallet on the street! It was near a streetlight or I would never have seen it.I nudged the wallet closer to the curb with my foot and kept jogging, nagged by the sense that I should do something to reunite the wallet with its owner. When I arrived home, I succumbed to the nagging and jogg...

The Future of Retirement: Wish I Knew

Written by: BettyBoomer, on 10/26/2011
Being one of the first baby boomers, I was fortunate to have worked for a major corporation that had a pension plan. They did away with it, of course, like most companies and replaced with it a 401, but I was already grandfathered in. (Now mostly only governmental jobs still offer pensions and with all the shouting headlines that the cities and states can’t meet their commitments, their pension plans will be disappearing as well, I fear.)For me, like many baby boomers, ev...

"Mom!"

Written by: justcallmemom, on 10/26/2011
I am now in almost total Empty Nest stage of life. My daughters are still in college so they do come home during breaks and vacations, but in between it is just my husband and I. After a brief visit with our girls this past weekend it occurred to me why this stage is difficult for me. It isn't just that I miss the physical presence of my kids - although that is a large factor. What I also miss is the feeling of being needed.Since the moment they could speak, the word, "Mama"...

Between

Written by: momaloft, on 10/23/2011
Our youngest lovely comes home every Wednesday night from her house downtown with several of her college buddies to eat a home cooked meal. I spend the entire day preparing a healthy offering and look forward to their arrival. The Husband and I truly enjoy these Wednesday night gatherings and we wonder where the time has gone.The amount of time between beginning our family and the lovelies being grown up and out on their own was jet propelled. I’ve never had time pass by ...

Food For Thought

Written by: DarkStar49, on 10/12/2011
One of the best things that could have ever happened to me was my mom teaching me to cook at a young age. Not only was it fun, and a good bonding experience, it helped me with self preservation and survival after I had moved out on my own! It wasn’t very often that you would find me having less than my own home cooked meal as an independent single living in my apartment. In fact, my pad was the home to my friends and cousin of such weekly rituals as ‘taco feed’ nite with h...

Retired? Time to Read

Written by: warren, on 10/10/2011
Read any good books lately? Nope. What book are you reading? None.At age 6 or 7, I discovered I was not a pleasure reader. Uncle Caspar brought stacks of 10-cent comic books on every visit. My brother and I would devour them, but my devouring never went much beyond the pictures. Who needed words to know what Plastic Man or Captain Marvel was doing?All these years since, I should have been reading the same books that might have been on your nightstand or next to your favor...

Time Thief?

Written by: BettyBoomer, on 10/09/2011
A dear friend asked me why I didn’t post a blog last Sunday and I answered, “I didn’t have time.” That comment has haunted me ever since I wrote her that. Because it was true and it shouldn’t be. So….I want know who did it. Who stole time away from me? And don’t blame my age. Age has nothing to do with it. In fact, now that I’m older, I should have more spare time. After all, it doesn’t take me that long to do my hair in the mornings since I have so little of it n...

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