2 Bam. 4 Crak. 9 Dot. You may be asking what are these combinations of numbers and strange words? Some of you know exactly what I'm referring to, for those of you who are new to these terms, let me introduce you to the Chinese-inspired gaming phenomenon called Mah Jongg. Purchase Mah Jongg Mondays by Fern Bernstein How the game came to America Mah Jongg lore states … [Read more...]
House Sharing – A Trending Living Solution for Baby Boomer Women
Lately, I’ve been exploring the idea of house sharing. I’m caring for my significant other who has cancer and, even though it's a morose thought, I want to be prepared in case my living situation suddenly changes. So far, so good, knock on wood. As a general rule, women live longer than men and I’ve already experienced widowhood. Sharing a home with other Baby Boomer and … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs – Dealing with Life in Today’s World
The midterm elections are upon us this week and some of our Boomer writers are getting nervous about the outcome. As frustrating as it can sometimes be, we can't let it stop us from moving forward. We have to be up for dealing with life no matter what happens, whether it’s reliving experiences we had in the past, or fretting about the next wrinkle. As long as we carry on, … [Read more...]
High School Classes That Made Us the Baby Boomers We Are Today
It was inspiring to watch the Parkland students so articulately express their thoughts after the horrendous shooting they personally experienced. Their debate classes paid off. Now they are making a huge difference in the political landscape even though some “adults” protest they should have stayed in class and have even threatened them with bodily harm. It made me think of the … [Read more...]
Patti Cakes$ and Girl’s Trip – 2 Inspiring Movies You Might Miss
We go to movie screenings often at the TV Academy in North Hollywood and now that we live 10 minutes away, we go even more. I love inspiring movies but wasn't sure about two of the films we were scheduled to see. I'd never heard of them before and their story lines didn't sound like my cup of tea. If they hadn't been screenings I probably would have missed them. Patty … [Read more...]
