5 Surprising Things That Can Harm Your Heart
We all know that a poor diet, not enough exercise, smoking, and overdrinking can harm your heart. But there are other less obvious things you may not be aware of that are bad for...
Baby Boomer Bliss Blog
10 Ways to Focus on Health in Retirement
One of my top goals was to focus on health in retirement. Surprisingly, retirement life was hectic at first. Eating healthy and exercising weren’t consistent. Prioritizing my health took a back seat and I...
5 Positive Traits of Boomers
Is it just me or have you noticed that a lot of people have, well, let’s say, a less favorable view of us boomers? Which is why I’m going to write about 5 positive...
Structuring Your Time in Retirement
So…one month into retirement. How’s it going? Well, already, I’m learning the importance of structuring your time in retirement. I was expecting to enjoy my newfound freedom. Instead, January turned out to be a...
A New Year: Time for Reflection
And just like that we’re starting a new year. As we begin our journey into 2023, it’s the perfect time for reflection on the past year with the intention of making positive changes. The...
10 Ways to Make a Small Home Feel Larger
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know my husband and I have been remodeling a 40-year-old, 900-square-foot duplex. We’re finally finished. Woo hoo! I can finally share some before and after...
Remodeling, Moving, and COVID-19
What do you get when you combine remodeling, moving, and COVID-19? My life. Just my luck. Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly: The Good As I wrote about in a previous blog,...
Inspiring Tips on Aging from Celebrities Over 50
Frank Lloyd Wright once said: “The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.” Turns out many celebrities over 50 feel the same way. As do I. To my delight, I discovered there were...
Big Retirement Decisions: Changes Ahead!
Retirement is just around the corner! And now come all the big retirement decisions. Change is good and change is scary. 2022 is the year my husband will retire, we’ll move for the second...
What the New Summer Blockbusters Say About Aging
What do the current summer blockbusters say about aging? Is Hollywood finally changing its attitude about getting older? Maybe. After watching Top Gun: Maverick featuring Tom Cruise who turns 60 next month and Jurassic...
3 Ways Writing Made Me a Better Person
I’ve been a writer most my life, but professionally I’ve been writing for about 32 years. That’s when my first short story was published. I still remember the thrill of it! In what areas...
