With Gumby We Could Imagine The Possibilities

Posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Today we honor the man who created the possibilities for us Boomers way back when. Clay-animater and visionary, Art Clokey, would have been 90 years old today.
Google Doodle is celebrating the day with an interactive […]

Take Heart Boomers – The Younger Generation Will Keep The Torch Burning

Posted on Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Remember the 60’s?  Remember Peace and Love?  Remember everybody get together try to love one another right now?
If it seems as if these sentiments have been lost on the younger generation, take heart.  Not every […]

Sunday Funnies – Grandkids Can Be So Darn Honest

Posted on Sunday, July 17th, 2011

My Gram saved the Sunday Funny Papers for me and my daughter Nicole every week – many, many years ago.  I think it gave us both an appreciation for the fine art of […]

Summertime And The Livin’s Easy – Especially With Old Fashioned Ice Cream

Posted on Thursday, July 14th, 2011

The Hillbilly Housewife, Susanne Myers, has done it again!
When my friend Susanne Myers of HillbillyHousewife.com sees a problem, she figures out a solution.  Here’s the perfect example.
Susanne’s family likes ice cream, just like many […]

Depression In Baby Boomers – I’m So Happy I Just Want To Go To Bed

Posted on Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Depression can hit us at any age, in any stage of our life, in any circumstances – good, bad, or in between.
But aren’t Baby Boomers supposed to be living the good life?
Aren’t we buying […]

Old Fashioned Meals At Old Fashioned Prices – Hillbilly Housewife Cookbook Sale

Posted on Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Super sale on cookbooks that feature many of the Old Fashioned Meals we long for.
As many of you know, my friend Susanne Myers of HillbillyHousewife.com loves to cook old fashioned meals.  She’s learned from her […]

Happy Mother’s Day – Treasure Each Moment

Posted on Friday, May 6th, 2011

Happy Mother’s Day
This is not an easy time of year for me.  Sunday, May 8th will be the sixth Mother’s Day I have had to celebrate without my Mom.
A quote I wrote down years ago […]

Donating To Red Cross – Helping Our Southern USA Neighbors

Posted on Monday, May 2nd, 2011

Remember… our friends and neighbors in the South need help. Donate to Red Cross.

The news cycle is fickle.  Yes, even the horrific death toll of our neighbors in the South is forgotten in the media […]

Beyond Barbie’s 50th Birthday – Are There Any Surprises?

Posted on Sunday, April 24th, 2011

I forgot Barbie’s birthday.  Well, she’s old.  The big 5-oh is long gone.  So, now what?  Any surprises?

You know, the big 5-oh.  It’s all hoopla.  It’s all “Don’t you look wonderful!”  “Let’s celebrate!”
You’ve still got […]

BP Rig Explosion And Oil Spill – One Year Later

Posted on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Contrary to what BP and the tourism industry says, there is still oil in the water and tar balls in the beautiful white sands of Pensacola Beach.  The proof is in the seeing, and I […]