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Ram Dass Talks About Aging

by boomer5000 | Sep 12, 2016 | Aging, Blog, Spirituality, Video

A wonderful and timely hour-long talk from Ram Dass (formerly Richard Alpert) about senior citizens place in our culture, aging in our society, and loss of power as we age.

Helpful Government Links

by boomer5000 | Jul 20, 2016 | Government, Resources

U.S. Government The Executive Branch The Legislative Branch The Judicial Branch The Constitution Federal Agencies & Commissions Elections & Voting State & Local Government Resources [unordered_list style="bullet"] House of Representatives House of...

Are you comfortable talking about death?

by boomer5000 | May 17, 2016 | Blog, Death & Dying, People, Spirituality

“It is very important that you only do what you love to do. you may be poor, you may go hungry, you may lose your car, you may have to move into a shabby place to live, but you will totally live. And at the end of your days you will bless your life because you have done what you came here to do. Otherwise, you will live your life as a prostitute, you will do things only for a reason, to please other people, and you will never have lived. and you will not have a pleasant death.” ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

The Grateful Dead

by old rockers | May 17, 2016 | Music

The Grateful Dead in 1970. From left to right: Bill Kreutzmann, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Phil Lesh.

100 Year Old Sets Running Record

by old rockers | May 17, 2016 | Diabetes, Health, People, Video

I promised my doctor I would walk a minimum of 30 minutes twice a week, and not very fast. Then I saw this 100-year-old woman run a marathon.

Are Tiny Houses Realistic for Seniors?

by boomer5000 | May 11, 2016 | Budget Living

I love tiny houses. I LIVE in a tiny house, 416 square feet, right now! I’ve lived in many curious dwellings like a 16-foot airstream trailer without electricity, a Quonset hut, a pup tent for three months in a meadow near Mt. Shasta

Media & Politics: Do Facts Matter

by boomer5000 | May 9, 2016 | Blog, Media, Politics

From Facebook to politics, and television, does it seem like facts don't matter anymore? Do you remember when paying for things in cash wasn't suspicious and asking questions wasn't considered rude and combative? I do, and I miss them. Have you ever had anyone get...

25 Sharp Dressed Seniors or Old is the New Black!

by boomer5000 | May 8, 2016 | Blog, senior

Being a senior citizen often means you have more opportunity to express yourself through your personal style and how you dress without the stigma to conform.

Could Your Fatigue Be a Vitamin D Deficiency?

by boomer5000 | May 6, 2016 | Blog, Health, Supplements

I know, the title of this post sounds pretty melodramatic. I'm not denying that, but still. Here were my symptoms. Exhaustion, fatigue, waking up tired, hair falling out, frequent wakefulness at night despite feeling worn out. As a freelance online web developer I...

My New Favorite Low Carb Dessert

by boomer5000 | May 5, 2016 | Diabetes, food

CocoWhip from So Delicious is a low carb, organic, dairy free, non gmo coconut based whipped topping. The perfect low carb dessert for those who need to restrict carbs and sugar but still want to have a fluffy whipped treat they don’t have to feel guilty about.