In high school I wore my hair straightened and heated rollers were my go-to problem-solver for frizz caused by the ever-present rain in the Pacific Northwest where I grew up. It has been some time … [Read more...] about How to Turn a Bad Hair Day into a Good One
Wisdom
Struggling: End of Life Conversations
This vignette shows a caregiver screaming, but there is a catch-we don't hear their screams. This portrays caregivers' frustration and loneliness, but shows how AARP can provide the support that … [Read more...] about Struggling: End of Life Conversations
Conversation With My 20 Year Old Self
I am a member of a Facebook group called GenFab composed of midlife or boomer bloggers. This week, GenFab hosted a Blog Hop in which all participants wrote a letter to their 20-year-old self. Well … [Read more...] about Conversation With My 20 Year Old Self
What Have you Done For Me Lately
A Series on the Impact of Race on the 2012 Presidential Election Commentary Monday aftern0on before the media began covering candidate Romney's latest gaffe, I saw a posting of the clandestine tape … [Read more...] about What Have you Done For Me Lately
Oprah’s Life Class Tour, The Hunger Games and DJ Spooky
It's 3:34 am. I am supposed to play doubles tennis at 8am this morning and here I am on the computer. The last thing I watched before going to bed at 11 pm was a video of DJ Spooky explaining his … [Read more...] about Oprah’s Life Class Tour, The Hunger Games and DJ Spooky
2012 Baby Boomer
I am awake, alive and happy to have the opportunity to do a better job of being of service in 2012. I am working on a new and improved presentation but most importantly, a 'focused' approach to my … [Read more...] about 2012 Baby Boomer