Tag: boomer life
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The Start of My Driving History with Cars
I began writing a blog post about my trip to the Baltic countries this summer, but got sidetracked when I walked to the drugstore a couple of blocks from my house for some much-needed toilet paper and a Starbucks Frappuccino (but I digress…). Situated in front of the store was the stunning vehicle pictured below. In…
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Things I Liked and Things I Did NOT Like About My Baltic Overseas Adventure
My destinations? Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea in northern Europe. The three countries are emerging from the shadow of their 20th-century past as unwilling republics of the Soviet Union. They became independent in 1991 as the Soviet Union collapsed. All three countries turned westward and established democratic…
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The Best of Boomers Summer Happenings
I returned this week from a two-week tour of three countries – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – that are emerging from the shadow of their 20th-century past, when occupied by the Soviet Union. As the Soviet Union collapsed, all three countries became independent and turned westward, establishing democratic governments. They are today modern nations that…
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Bye Bye Amusement Parks
Summer is chock full of activities and experiences synonymous with heat, ice cream, water, lazy days, playdays, vacay days, outdoorsy days, and amusement parks. I discovered this week that I reached a new milestone in aging: I am too old for amusement parks. Early one evening my son, his wife, 7-year-old daughter Lila, and I…
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Musings on the Weather
I do not function well in hot, humid weather, or extreme cold. Three of my grandchildren call the state of searing heat, Florida, home, and two grandkids live in the pristine but too-cold state of Vermont. My preference for moderation finds me in-between, avoiding very hot and bitterly cold conditions. Most of the time. It…
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Tips for Travelling Seniors
Young folks have the audacity and capacity to bounce back quickly from minor adversities such as late-night dates, all-nighters cramming for exams, and red-eye flights. They can adjust to time changes without too much difficulty, jumping into a new environment and moving full speed ahead. Alas, I am no longer young enough to travel carefree,…
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Mature Women Athletes Rock!
I watched my son race in a triathlon, an athletic event comprising three activities: a swim, bike ride, and a run. Distances vary depending on the event. What amazed me as I strolled the sidelines was the number of women in their 60s and 70s, and a few in their 80s, competing. I felt admiration…
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Senior Stereotypes Stick Around
I played a game with my 6-year-old granddaughter. She had a list of questions on a variety of topics. I asked a question, and she looked at the picture and stated her answer. Which tail belongs to the squirrel? Which house looks like the one in the circle? What symbol tells you not to cross the…