The Place to Take a Humor Break
Many of today’s scientific advances were the stuff of fiction when we baby boomers were growing up. Now that we are grown up, medical science continues to make amazing strides like these that you might […]
Remember the “Serenity Now!” Seinfeld episode? George Costanza’s father Frank, played by Jerry Stiller, was advised to say “Serenity now” every time his blood pressure threatened to rise. But instead of calmly saying the phrase, […]
It wasn’t what you’d think two women would talk about over lunch. But as a friend and I recently brainstormed Boomer Haiku ideas over salad and crab cakes, the topic of toilets came up—and she […]
When my husband and I decided to relocate in 2000, we moved into one of those active adult communities for those “55 and better” in the southern California desert. Hubs had just reached that age, […]
I saw a meme on Facebook in which a woman says, “I’ve expanded my skills. I can now forget what I’m doing while I’m actually doing it.” I can relate. How about you? Seriously—how many […]
I used to think that insomnia was something only neurotic people had. Then came perimenopause and menopause, knocking me off the lofty perch of the well-rested and into crazy-making midlife sleeplessness. Sleep is elusive when […]
Oh, the ignominies of aging. If wrinkled skin, a drooping derriere and a lady garden that’s withering on the vine aren’t enough, there’s also flatulence to contend with. I could heat the house I produce […]
If you’re in search of a soul mate—and his or her political leanings matter to you—you may want to know about a recent study in the American Journal of Political Science that reveals people find […]
A neighbor recently sent me an article enumerating the advantages of women going commando (that’s the practice of not wearing underwear, for those unacquainted with the concept). This neighbor – a guy in his mid-70s […]
Look at someone’s wrist these days, and chances are you’ll see one of those wearable activity trackers like Fitbit or Jawbone. These high-tech devices monitor your fitness by tracking how many steps you take, your […]