Many gift givers have the perception that as we age, we accumulate everything we need in life. In some cases that may be so; but just because we get older doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy or appreciate a meaningful and well-thought-out gift. Read more...

John Tillotson, English theologian and archbishop of Canterbury (1630 - 1694), said, “A good word is an easy obligation, but not to speak ill, requires only our silence, which costs us nothing.” Where in our history did we lose this thought? Read more...

Just as Boomers were 40 years ago, kids today are crazy for the Fab Four. A new CD collection and the Beatles version of "Rock Band" lead the way to this new popularity. Will kids still feel the same way once they're 64? Signs point to "yes." Read more...

Found in: Books, Movies, & Music

"Instant gratification" and "Boomers" have been almost synonymous for several decades. However, there appears to be a culture change happening where conspicuous consumption and the over-accumulation of stuff has become almost an embarrassment. Read more...

We have an almost obsessive need to put things and people in nice neat little boxes with a name on each. Then we assume that everyone in that box thinks, learns, talks and acts, and therefore is the same. That's what's happening with the generations. Read more...

How do you react when someone says, "Gee, you look good for your age?" And if you are a 55+ Boomer, how do you react when someone calls you a "senior?" The impact of words used in daily conversation can have a positive or a negative impact on all of us. Read more...

Working in the garden together can help kids grow and help you stay younger Read more...

Found in: Lawn and Garden, Grandparenting

According to a new study, spending time with a grandparent is linked with better social skills and fewer behavior problems among adolescents, especially those living in single-parent or stepfamily households. Read more...

Found in: Grandparenting

Since the beginning of time, parents have always wanted their kids to have a better life than they had. The question is: how much better can it get? Read more...