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Love After 50: So what’s the Secret?
By Marsha Johansen Love, love, love…such a soothing, sweet word. Yes, love has been an extremely important part of my life. As I’ve grown more and more comfortable as a woman in her 50’s, I savor life and love more each day. Young love, first love When I was younger, I experienced my first great [...]
Older Women Dating Younger Men
By Tom Blake Women who are over fifty and date younger men think society disapproves. Some California readers shared their experiences and reasons why they do it. Leslie A., Huntington Harbor, CA “Dating younger men has lots of advantages. They are full of energy and optimism, and have a zest for life. They exercise and [...]
How Boomers Changed The World
By Gary Geyer Seventy-six million children-a third of the United States‘ population, were born between 1946 and 1964. The photography industry, the shoe industry, and the Band Aid industry were among countless others that came along for the ride. The marketplace was bombarded with kids’ products. Hula-Hoops, Slinkies and tricycles were everywhere. Alien Ancestors The [...]
Howie & Gary At Woodstock
By Gary Geyer The year was 1969… Howie and I felt old We had gone to Woodstock as adults, not hippie kids. We had planned for the concert weeks in advance; we had tickets and a place to stay. When we drove there on Friday afternoon the traffic was backed up forever. We got as [...]
Beer Was Back!
By Abe Geyer On January 16, 1920, one of America’s favorite pastimes, beer drinking, came to a halt. It remained that way for thirteen years. Then, on April 7, 1933, the 18th amendment was repealed, and prohibition was over. After thirteen years of being deprived of the good stuff, real beer was coming back. Sixty-nine [...]
We Are No Longer Boomers. We Are YAPS.
by Gary Geyer To refresh your memory, a third of the US population —76 million of us– were born between 1946 and 1964. We were the “baby boomers.” Boomers had monumental effect on virtually every American institution throughout their lives such as media, education, politics and consumerism. We were a force to be reckoned with. [...]
Six Secrets for a Successful Retirement
By Jan Cullinane Retirement (n): removal or withdrawal from service, office, or business; withdrawal into privacy or seclusion. WRONG! With apologies to Webster’s Dictionary, this is no longer your father’s (or mother’s) retirement. Today’s retirees, and those approaching retirement, differ from their parents in a number of important ways. Baby boomers (those born between 1946 [...]
How to Decide Where to Relocate
By Jan Cullinane Let’s assume you’re among the 50% of Boomers who say they are considering relocating after they retire. Of course, there really is no perfect place, but there are likely many locations that will mesh with your priorities. Remember, too, that moving doesn’t have to be a permanent decision – you may decide [...]
How Much Money Do You Need To Retire?
By Jan Cullinane How do you make your money last as long as you do? Ah, if it were only as easy as throwing out a number – actually, about $10 million would probably do nicely. But, since most of us won’t be in the position to have that kind of nest egg, how do [...]
Why not Retire and Continue Working?
By Jan Cullinane Will you work after leaving your primary career? If the answer is yes, you will be in good company – an AARP survey reports that 80% of boomers plan to work full or part time after retirement. Finances are the biggest reason, but over one-third of those surveyed cited enjoyment of work [...]
How to Beat your Grandson at Rock-Paper-Scissors (also how to cheat).
First of all, call the game RPS. You’ll sound like a pro and psych him out right away. Basic Rules Rock, represented by a closed fist. Paper, represented by an open hand. Scissors, represented by the index and middle fingers extended. The objective is to select a gesture which defeats that of the opponent. Gestures [...]
97 Pound Weakling Strikes Back
As a boy, Angelo Charles Siciliano was pale and thin — the “97-Pound Weakling” he would later describe himself to be in his advertising. He was often picked on by the bigger kids in grade school. One day, while lying on the beach at Coney Island in New York with his girlfriend, a bully walked [...]
Flirting After 50: Does it Hurt?
By Dr. Joel Block In these politically correct times, flirting has gotten a bad rap. Women are afraid of encouraging unwanted sexual advances. Men are afraid of being labeled “sexual harassers.” Relax! We need to lighten up. Flirting is a light-hearted form of communication between the sexes. It is about letting another person know he [...]
Jack Nicholson: Handling the Truth
By Gary Geyer When Jack was 37, in 1974, he found out something that changed his life: the woman he thought was his sister was actually his mother. Jack’s “sister” June was 17 and a dancer and showgirl with the famous Earl Carroll Dancers. She had an affair with a 27 year old man and [...]
