Happy holidays to one and all! Hard to believe we are once again at the holiday season. Yet, here we are. There is snow on the ground and there’s more than a chill in the air. It has been a particularly wonderful year here at Boomer Retirement Briefs. As 2019 comes to an end, I had the good fortune of meeting yet another incredible Baby Boomer who is … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays: An Inspirational Story of Hard Times, Hot Meals, and Hope
Boomers in Action
Boomers and Cancer: Retirement Plans Reconsidered
According to the American Cancer Society’s 2019 Cancer Facts and Figures, “Cancer usually develops in older people. 80% of all cancers in the United States are diagnosed in people 55 years of age or older.” That’s a disturbing statistic about Boomers and cancer. The report goes on to say, “In the US, approximately 39 out of 100 men and 38 out of 100 women will develop cancer … [Read more...] about Boomers and Cancer: Retirement Plans Reconsidered
Podcasts for Boomers — It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New
Have you found a podcast or two (or ten) that you love to listen to? Or, ones that you find recommending to your friends and family? It is quite fascinating to hear the tremendous interest so many have in listening to podcasts. The range of topics is nearly infinite, yet it can be quite overwhelming to find ones that are meaningful to you and what to learn about. I wondered if … [Read more...] about Podcasts for Boomers — It’s Never Too Late To Learn Something New
LGBTQ Boomers: The Force Behind Gay Pride
June is Gay Pride month across the globe. Most Pride parades and activities happen in June, with some following in July and August. You can find events in many major cities as well as smaller Pride events in cities and towns of every shape and size. Gay Pride started 1969, the result of a serious assault against the LGBTQ community at the Stonewall Inn in New York … [Read more...] about LGBTQ Boomers: The Force Behind Gay Pride
Guest Appearance on “The Digital Scoop” Podcast
It’s not every day I’m invited to be on a podcast. In fact, it’s a whole new, exciting world. And, what fun it was! I was Angela Pitter’s guest on her new and very cool podcast, The Digital Scoop (search on Facebook for “The Digital Scoop”). Angela and I met several years ago at our local Chamber of Commerce. I took a social media class that she was teaching and was so … [Read more...] about Guest Appearance on “The Digital Scoop” Podcast
