Diane Carbo
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.
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Linda Thompson
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?
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Linda Thompson
Found in: Books, Movies, & Music
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."
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Linda Thompson
"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.
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Linda Thompson
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.
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Linda Thompson
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.
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National Gardening Association
Found in: Lawn and Garden, Grandparenting
Working in the garden together can help kids grow and help you stay younger
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Editorial Staff
Found in: 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.
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Linda Thompson
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?
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