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TWO BOOMERS READY FOR THEIR ENCORE CAREERS

May 19, 2014 by

Are You? The best example of an Encore Career is the solid pro who retires from their regular routine, then makes a comeback in a field they’ve always wanted to work in. Giving back is a strong motivator for them. The same motivation applies to professionals who change direction in their current jobs. They ask […]

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BOOMERS AND THEIR PETS ARE GOOD MEDICINE

May 12, 2014 by

Walk the dog, or pet the cat?  If normal pets are good for our health, then abnormal pets ought to be even better. But first, what is a normal pet? As kids we got whatever our parents brought home. Rusty the cute little dog with a biting habit. Tom, the king of the jungle cat […]

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BOOMERS MOVE AWAY FROM THE FOURTH ESTATE

May 5, 2014 by

The News? We’re Talking About The News? Print journalism shines brightest when a lowly reporter speaks truth to power. Woodward and Bernstein wrote about President Nixon and you know how that turned out. Who’s been a go-to reporter since then? Mario Lopez? Once you hit the big time in books and movies based on your […]

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BEAUTIFUL BOOMERS AND YOU TOO

April 25, 2014 by

As much as forever young Boomers hate to admit it, going around the block a few times is a plus. The first time around was enough to make you say, “Wow.” Everyone says wow. The second time might not be so awe inspiring, but still a good lap. The third time around the block feels like […]

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TO RETIRED TEACHERS, BOOMERS AND ABOVE

April 7, 2014 by

Talk to a retired teacher long enough and one thing becomes apparent: they’ve got the best stories. Listening to the stories is one thing, convincing them to write them down so others can enjoy them is quite another. The argument for them to write goes like this: You’ve heard people speak from the heart. Nothing […]

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THE COLOR OF OREGON BOOMERS

April 5, 2014 by

From Tie-Dye To Green. It’s hard to avoid the noise about legal weed. Colorado, Washington, and whatever’s happening in California, nearly surrounds Oregon in hemp. Once Idaho jumps in, it’s all over. If it’s good enough for apple knockers, spud boys, and the Golden State, why not Oregon? That’s the question that’ll be answered behind […]

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WHY BATMAN MATTERS MORE TO BOOMERS

March 31, 2014 by

Why Ben Affleck Matters More To Batman. Baby boomers met Batman up close and personal. He wasn’t the first super hero, but he seemed the most like us. His powers didn’t come from space, or a science accident, but from his own devices. Bruce Wayne had more than a little Iron Man, though Batman’s birthday […]

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8 WAYS BABY BOOMERS PLAY IT SAFE

March 21, 2014 by

The older we get, the more protection we need. This isn’t about police and fire sort of protection, it’s about feeling protected. What makes you feel protected, like you’ve done everything you can to insure your safety? Growing up, we had moms and dads protecting us. If we got bullied, our parents stood up for […]

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AUTHORITY: WHAT BOOMERS DID, WHAT THEY SHOULD’VE DONE, pt.1

March 7, 2014 by

Since the past refuses to die and stay dead, there’s always a chance to improve the story, his story and hers. Call it revision, call it “I can’t remember,” or just make stuff up. It all washes out at the end of the day. Some parts you’ll agree with, some you won’t, and some might […]

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BABY BOOMERS’ BRAINS AND BOOZE

February 18, 2014 by

What shows up when you search for “alcohol symptoms on baby boomers.” Listings about alcoholism on about.com Baby boomers and older adult intervention shows up on lovefirst.net. For the home run, alcoholresearchuk.org reports alcohol problems increasing in baby boomers. Yikes. Most sites mention substance abuse and drug addiction. Are you surprised? Probably not if adults […]

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