What are you planning for your Third Act?
I am a big fan of TED Talks. What began as an annual get-together of the brightest minds in technology and entertainment to share their creative ideas and vision for the world, has grown into an...
View ArticleGrandmother Power!
It seems like every day the media issues another dire warning about how we aging baby boomers are about to become a giant drain on the country. Since I’m the leading edge of this soon-to-be-retired...
View ArticleTaking the plunge ~ a swimsuit shopping adventure
A couple of months ago, I received an email from a friend and avid Just a Backpack fan, with a very interesting proposal. Would I be open to having guest bloggers? Hmmm. Maybe. Not sure. How would...
View ArticlePassion + Purpose = One Powerful Grandmother ~
An international grandmothers movement is underway. Grandmothers have never worked so universally and effectively for social, economic, and political justice. I’m honored to...
View ArticleIn Celebration of Grand Others ~
Grandmothers are pretty cool, but if you’ve been lucky enough to have a “Grand Other” in your life, you are truly blessed. Grand Others don’t have to love you…they just do. They see you through the...
View ArticleFemale Nomads ~ retired women are taking to the open road
My friend Lois is a nomad. She’s also single and pretty much retired. Lois doesn’t have a huge income or the security of a well-stocked trust fund. And yet, Lois has one of the richest, fullest...
View ArticleRock on Older Ladies
Rock on Older Ladies! When I saw this video I knew I had to share it on the blog. Enjoy! Hubs and I are lacing up our walking shoes and heading out to the Columbia Gorge for a birthday weekend...
View ArticleAging with Attitude ~
It’s not your age. It’s your attitude. Isn’t that what they say? Well, I’ve got plenty of attitude and some days its not the attitude of gratitude I’ve been striving for. Some days I just feel old....
View ArticleTop Baby Boomer Travel Blog 2015 Awards
And the winners are… pause for breath-holding… pause for envelope opening … Well, actually there are 20 winners. But I am beyond excited to be named one of FlipKey’s Top Baby Boomer Travel Blogs to...
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