Not since the Mongol Conquest of China in the 13th century, has there been such an invasion. But instead of men on horseback, we have tiny red and black-dotted beetles. There’s one room in our house these ladybugs especially crave, which now belongs to my mom. She’s tried everything to get rid of this […]
The Best of the Boomer Blogs are back and this time they have lots of practical tips — how to cope when things get tough, eat healthier, start a blog, learn what means the most to us…not to mention talk of politics in a New Jersey town, and a sad story about a friend… The sleepy part […]
Have you heard about the book, “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman? At first it sounded corny, but the more I read, the more I found it intriguing. I saw how my husband Randy and I share most love languages… but are still working on one… and don’t share another at all. Here they are… […]
We take many things for granted in life – health, shelter, water, food, and yes… comforters. I’ve been on a quest for a new one for months and you’d think I was pursuing the Hope Diamond or Ark of the Covenant. Why is Comforter Land playing such hardball this time? Has bedding changed or […]
My mom is now 89 and you’d be hard-pressed to find a fitter, more adorable, and adroit senior citizen. “I can’t believe her age!” is a line I hear often. And although having sturdy Irish genes never hurt, there are eight non-negotiables in my silver-haired mother’s life, which I believe help her stay fit, […]
Fall’s here in New England and I’m happy. Yes, spring is lovely and summer’s fun. Even old man winter has his icy grandeur. But nothing compares to autumn’s beauty and majesty. And though this season comes at a price, I still love it for these five reasons…. Leaves – In Connecticut, we’re treated to […]
Like Sisyphus rolling that rock up the hill, only to have it tumble back down, Randy and I have been having the same arguments for years. They’ve become as predictable as the sun rising. And although small, these issues never seem to get resolved. Here they are in no particular order… Thermostat drama—In almost […]
We all come to times in life when there’s an obstacle we can’t get around. No matter what we do, we can’t find a solution. That’s when sometimes we turn to a higher power. And if we’re lucky, in the quietest, most miraculous way, the answer comes. This happened to my son, Paul. When […]
I admit it. My terrier Libby needs work. Like the misbehaving child in school, I see where my “slight spoiling” has created a great sense of entitlement in this little Yorkie. I’ve had her over four years and you’d think I would’ve taught this animal better by now. How bad a wild child is […]
