I don’t know what it was like where you live, but Halloween in Los Angeles was canceled except for a few drive-by events. Still, in my neighborhood, which is culturally mixed, there were parties and mariachi music playing well into the night. With the fall season well underway, Christmas decor is filling the stores despite the pandemic. Another move for me This … [Read more...]
How Social Media May Be Trying to Eat Your Brain
I’m writing this post because I’m concerned about the world. It’s become a dark place in some respects. Without being political, I want to talk specifically about social media and the effect it’s having on our brains. As a blogger, I generally love social media. It helps me promote my business, makes me money, and most importantly, connects me with friends both old and new. … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Adjusting to a New World
As the pandemic continues to rage on despite some people trying to sweep it under the rug, we Baby Boomers are adjusting to the new world we are living in. And, it certainly hasn’t been easy. There are plenty of things to worry about these days whether it’s the extreme unrest that has taken over our cities, financial insecurity, divisive politics, being stuck at home, and, … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Still Dealing with the Pandemic
Our Boomer Bloggers are located all over the U.S. so we’re each dealing with the pandemic differently depending on where we live. I see older friends of mine on Instagram out and about, at the beach, visiting hotels, modeling clothes, and eating in restaurants. But, those of us in COVID hotspots are still stuck at home. Los Angeles, where I live, did well at the … [Read more...]
How to Start a Blog – and Why Baby Boomers Should do it
I've been a blogger since 2008 and I love what I do. Blogging is creative, fun, keeps my brain stimulated, and makes me money. As a Baby Boomer, I know that having more income is always a good thing. That's one of the reasons I think Baby Boomers should start a blog, but there are more reasons as well. As Baby Boomers, we've been around for many more decades than our … [Read more...]
