The Silent Generation Speaks Up!
Pre-Boomers, Ted Kennedy, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Jim Morrison. and Dick Cheney were many things but never silent.
The Great Mortgage Reduction Rip-off
Do you know anyone who actually got a mortgage modification? We don’t either. The greedy fat cat bankers…
Gay Man thinks only Straight People Should Marry
Q. I’m 58. My partner and I are gay and have been together for 19 years. He wants us to get married but I think that only straight people should marry. Am I out of touch?
– R.F., Albany, NY
Beware! Boredom can Ruin Your Retirement.
Are you dooming your retirement before it begins? Here’s how not to do that.
3 Australian Travel Destinations for those Over 50. And 3 to Avoid.
Australia is amazing. To say “avoid” is almost indecent.
Make New Friends After 50, or Die!
Some of us have given up, are lonesome and quietly watching life go by. Reaching out is hard so here’s what to do.
Prohibition Repealed: Real Beer Was Back!
My 99 year old father, Abe Geyer, was working at the Edelbrew Brewery when Prohibition was repealed. Here is his account.
Suicide Watch: Ignored to Death
“If I had it all to do over, I would have joined the segment of this country that lies, cheats, and steals their way to the top.”
Is it Okay to Avoid Obnoxious Grandson?
Q. . My daughter often asks me to baby-sit for my 7-year-old grandson. To tell you the truth, he’s an absolute spoiled brat and I dread going over there. Any advice?
–-V.A. Tucson, AZ
Proof that George Carlin Was a Genius
If you had any doubt, check out this short George Carlin video sent to us by Dennis Altman.
Should She Reveal Future Daughter-in-law’s Shady Past?
Q. “My stepson is about to marry a girl with a terrible past that he’s not aware of. I did some digging and it’s just awful. Should I tell him? I’m afraid if I do, he’ll hate me.”
– L.M., Portland, OR
“Am I Losing my Memory or my Mind?”
Forgetting where you put your glasses or why you went to the refrigerator? After 50, what is normal memory loss and what isn’t?
Brain Squeezer: Numbers Describing Letters
Okay, let’s see how clever you are. This quiz will rattle your brain. And you thought this was going to be a relaxing weekend.
Answers to Brain Squeezer: Numbers Describing Letters
Okay, how did you do? Before you look at the answers, you might consider going back to the question page and giving it another try. Often, looking at something fresh gives you a different perspective. We know of people who have taken days to do this “Brain Squeezer.” But sooner or later, all the answers [...]
