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Goodbye. I’m coming up on the 14th year of this blog. March 2013 is when I created my first official post for this blog. Since then, I’ve written at least once a week for most of the years. There were a couple of pauses, and sometimes I wrote 2 or 3 times a week. And there were a couple of months where I wrote every day. I was still working for VZW when I started, and we lived in Connecticut. I…

In this current digital world where apps and AI are ubiquitous, the right tools can make all the difference. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a seasoned designer, or someone simply looking to express their creativity, the right app can help. In this post, we explore a list of inspiring apps across budgets to help you find the perfect tool to unleash your creative potential. As humans, we’re…

Letting go is a skill that can transform your life, paving the way for happiness, personal growth, and new opportunities. While it may seem challenging, the journey to letting go is worth the effort. In this blog post, We’ll look at how you can process what’s happened and provide tips so you can learn how to let go and move forward. The Importance of Letting Go Holding onto negativity, whether…

As a follow-up to last week’s post, I thought I’d not only explore why trying new things is good for you but also share some ideas on new hobbies you can try and perhaps incorporate into your life. Let’s discover the joy of trying new hobbies. In the business of what is our daily lives, it’s easy to fall into a routine and stick to what we know. However, there’s immense value in stepping out of…

It’s that time again to check in with some of my favorite boomers. Snuggle in against the cold weather and catch up with the blogging boomers. Looking for financial advice for 2024? Rita R. Robison, consumer and personal finance journalist, suggests taking look at her article “Money Tips for 2024.” It’s offers money news from one of her latest newsletters. If you’d like to get 10 financial ideas…

You can’t help getting older. It’s how life works. The only way to not get older is to die. So getting old, we must. But getting older doesn’t mean getting old. As my friend Cheri said, “Don’t let age stop you, you are as young as you are ever going to be right now.” Her life is a good example. Her first career was as a hairdresser, then in her 40’s she became a Kayak instructor and traveled…

I hope everyone had a happy new year, whether you stayed up late to greet the new day and new year or went to bed early. Early birder here, we get up at 4:30 so my husband can go to work. But what’s next? Hopefully, it’s not a resolution that you’ll forget about quickly. It’s more important to plan for your new year. If you haven’t already participated in the scavenger hunt, then I encourage you…

After many years of hitting the new year hard with goals and action plans to start off the year, I’ve learned it’s better to ease into it. This is something that I started after 2020, the year that never was. I realized that a lot of things can derail your action plans but that it’s still important to move forward. But I truly learned that it’s important to look back at what was and then to ease…

According to Boris Pasternak, “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.”  It’s time to surprise that artist in you or your friends with one of these 3 gifts to inspire your creativity.  Practice is important to creativity, but sometimes you need some inspiration, some help, and guidance.  These 3 gifts will inspire creativity so give the gift of creative inspiration to yourself and…

We spend a lot of time each year repeating beloved holiday traditions. How we decorate, what we eat, and even where we go for the holidays are all built on tradition. But what happens when the tradition fails or isn’t helping you to appreciate the holiday anymore? Maybe changes in your family or where you live make the old traditions obsolete or difficult to fulfill.  And now you need to know how…

It’s that time of year when our Blogging Boomers post Thanksgiving Updates. I hope you enjoyed this short collection. Getting a little tired of turkey? Over at Carol’s blog, she offers an easy, comforting supper you might welcome about now. Laurie started strolling through animal shelters. Just looking, she told herself. But deep down she knew she was searching for HER, that cute, adorable,…

Just a short post today. I started cleaning the clutter in my office. Probably not a big deal for many, but for me, it’s been filled with clutter since we moved into our new apartment. Just a short update as I start to declutter. I actually wrote that first sentence before I started. Over the last couple of months, I’ve been thinking about clearing the clutter but haven’t done anything about it.…

The holiday season, with its twinkling lights, festive cheer, and family, often brings joy and warmth. However, it can also be a time of increased stress, unrealistic expectations, and hectic schedules. In the midst of preparing for gatherings, it’s crucial to prioritize your well-being. Use this guide to self-care during the holidays. Here are some practical self-care tips for the holidays,…

Smoking sucks. There is nothing cool about it. There is nothing sexy about it. There is only, bad air, bad breath, and bad health. And don’t forget the dingy yellow walls and bad-smelling clothes. Yuck. It’s so awful, I smoked for over twenty years and regret every single one. I lost both a brother and a sister to smoking and my other brother had a heart attack and started smoking again. I know…

Another year around the sun and another milestone birthday. Or maybe it used to be considered a milestone birthday. 62 used to be the age that social security started. Actually, it still is the age to take Social Security early but full benefits are now 67. So is 67 the new senior citizen? I’m not sure. I still feel middle-aged, definitely not senior! Here’s to turning 62, a reflection on the…

I’m taking a quick trip to Connecticut this weekend for the Memorial Service for Chris’ dad, my Father-in-Law. And since Halloween is on Tuesday, I thought I’d reshare this post from 2016. Isn’t it interesting when you find ghostly witches in the real world? Happy Halloween! Ghosts and witches are all around us. You can see them every day if you look. For Halloween, I thought I’d showcase some…

Creativity is a powerful force that resides within each of us, waiting to be discovered and expressed. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, or someone who simply enjoys the beauty of the world, journaling can be an invaluable tool for exploring your creativity. Journaling is more than just a diary of your daily experiences; it’s a gateway to self-discovery and a means to unlock the hidden depths…