One thing about being a boomer…someone is always talking about some new trend we’ve started. This week it’s news that boomers are leaving their desk jobs and turning to a life of farming. You have to admit it sounds like a very bohemian thing to do: retire from the cubicle and corporate uniform, put on … Continue Reading »

It was one of those days that come so rarely now; a whole afternoon spent lounging in and around the swimming pool. Even though I had my nose stuck in my mystery novel, I couldn’t help but be distracted now and then by laughing children, and the splash of a teen-ager executing a perfect can-opener … Continue Reading »

World Cup 2010 kicked off this past weekend. The U.S. Team is off to a surprisingly good start, having battled strongly favored England to a 1-1 tie. It’s exciting watching the competition being played in South Africa (the first African nation to host the tournament), but could the fans please go easy on blowing those … Continue Reading »

So there I was, once again complaining about how running just seems to get harder and harder with each passing year. My exercise buddy (who’s more experienced and hardcore than I am), was again listening to me catalog my injuries over the past year: shin splints, sore knees, plantar fasciitis (twice!), and stiff lower back. … Continue Reading »

First off, by “now” I don’t mean now as in April, I mean now as in at this stage in your life. Hold on! Hear me out first. Taking up skiing or returning to the slopes now that you are 40+ years old is not as crazy as it first sounds. Here’s three reasons why: … Continue Reading »

Okay, it’s only the first round and everything could change when the guys tee off again today. But just for a few moments, let’s revel in what the leaderboard showed at the end of opening day of The Masters: Fred Couples – age 50 – leading the pack at 6-under-par 66, followed by Tom Watson … Continue Reading »

“An hour a day” I cannot tell you how many times in the past week I’ve had a gal pal say to me, “Did you see the news that we have to exercise an hour a day just to keep from gaining weight!?!?” Not lose weight, mind you…oh no, we’re talking about just keeping the … Continue Reading »

Who says you have to give up spring break once your college days are behind you? Better yet, who says you can’t get the same discounts students enjoy? If you are one of the disbelievers, you need to check out this week’s Budget Travel section of the NY Times. You no longer have to be … Continue Reading »