The experience of living through a pandemic provided many lessons when it comes to your mortality, one of which is that each of us is vulnerable to infection, illness, even death. Precautions to minimize our danger and flatten the epidemiological curve are effective but do not eliminate risk in a society that thrives on interaction. People, some of them prominent … [Read more...]
A Movie Lover’s Search for Romance: Book Review and Author Interview
What’s it like looking for love when you’re over 50? For those who are single and entering the dating arena, the idea may seem scary. But, not necessarily. Joanna Charnas, a full-time social worker, and author chronicles some of her dating encounters in her book A Movie Lover’s Search for Romance. Charnas, who was born in New York City and now lives in San Diego is honest … [Read more...]
Become a Freelancer and Use Your Skills to Make Money | Interview
Are you frustrated because your Social Security payments only go so far and you want more fun and flexibility in your life? Does hanging around the house make you feel invisible while young people are getting things done? Have you thought about becoming an online freelancer to use your life-long skills to help others? I interviewed Winton Churchill who is an author and … [Read more...]
The Fun Side of the Wall: Book Review – and Moving to Mexico
I interviewed author Travis Luther, author of the new book The Fun Side of the Wall: Baby Boomer Retirement in Mexico. It’s not a how-to book about moving to Mexico and becoming an expat but rather a sociological study of Baby Boomer retirement in the United States and what has been driving them to leave the U.S. to live there. It addresses ageism, consumerism, and … [Read more...]
Boomer Brands: Winners and Losers: Book Review
It’s an interesting phenomenon that as we age, we become more nostalgic. We look back fondly on old memories from our childhood. Many of those memories are related to favorite brands in such kid-oriented categories as cereal, soft drinks, and snack food. One reason you may recall brands when you were growing up: You associate them with the comfort and security of your … [Read more...]
