Boomer Blog

10 Things I Remember from My Childhood

Here are 10 things I remember from my childhood. Maybe some other Boomers out there will remember these things, too.

Passion for an Active Life

Retirement blogger Robert Fowler details his visit to several club meetings and discusses how older adults can develop their passions.

10 Positives of Being a Single Boomer

I’m a single Boomer. And guess what? That’s perfectly okay!

4 Money-Saving Tips for Retirees

The recent economic depression raises a few questions. Namely, can Boomers live comfortably in retirement?

Why Having Fun with Friends Is Important

British author C.S. Lewis once wrote: “Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art… It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival.” Here’s why I agree.

Maintaining a Mindful Life Through Listening

Activities are fine but people are the ones that keep our lives interesting. If you like to meet new people and carry on conversations, there is no better place than here in the community.

10 Things I Took for Granted When I Was Younger

The older I get, the more I realize how many things I took for granted when I was young. Here are 10 of them.

Too Close For Comfort? Here’s What I Think About Our Retirement Community’s Lot Sizes

One common concern raised by those exploring active adult communities is the assumption that all of the houses are too close together. Having lived in one such community for a while now, here is my take on this.

What Do the Beatles and Taylor Swift Have in Common?

What does a blonde, American songstress have in common with four guys from Liverpool?

More than one would think.

Is Landscaping Included in the Price of Your 55+ Retirement Community? Here’s Everything I Wish I Knew

One of the many lures of moving to any retirement community is that you don’t have to cut your grass or clip your shrubs anymore. But, how true is it?