We all know what menopause means biologically or technically; it’s when a woman’s monthly menstrual cycles have stopped; officially for one year. Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45-55, leaving most women with many decades of life to live without pre-menopausal hormonal estrogen. While that may somehow be comforting,...
As baby boomers enter middle and older age, they are often struck by the sudden realization that they have not done all the things they wanted to do before it’s too late. This realization of mortality can be a bit of a blow to someone who failed to fly the...
For so many baby boomers, retirement is the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. For others, retirement represents the tunnel itself – a slow stroll into darkness and the end of life as we know it! It need not be that way: making the transition into a...
There is one major advantage of being boomers. We have ensured that travel is an integral part of our lives. It is not an exaggeration to say that weekends are the most important part of our lives. Not just weekends, but our annual vacations and all trips too.The word ‘Concept...
Elderly people experiencing the difficulties brought on by elderly problems late in life are often young at heart but unable to see the bright side of a situation when faced with the physical limitations that are an unavoidable part of getting old. Elderly problems come in a number of packages, none of which are...
Self esteem is a big issue. It is our persona; our perception of ourselves that makes us either like what we are or not, as the case may be. Self esteem can make or break our personalities and our ability to socialize successfully. Baby boomers are famous for being confident...
For so many baby boomers, retirement is the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. For others, retirement represents the tunnel itself – a slow stroll into darkness and the end of life as we know it! It need not be that way: making the transition into a...
3 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash1/4 cup butter1 tablespoon brown sugar1/4 teas. salt1 1/2 tablespoon butter6 cups of Jonathan apples(about 2 lbs)1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 cups of corn flakes crushed1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoon butter__________________________________________________Season squash with 1/4 cup of butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/4 teas. salt. Heat...
By the time we reach the age of being a boomer, most of us have all been through weird and scary experiences while sleeping – experiences such as seeing ghosts floating around in the room or feeling the touch of a cold, lifeless spirit. Contrary to conventional wisdom, this certainly...
For most of us boomers, the word ‘Wine’ is synonymous with ‘Red Wine’.Especially since American wines started being made with gusto, reds have come more into fashion. In fact, all over the world, the demand for white wine was so great that the production could not keep up. And white...
