Pre-boomers (those born between 1930 and 1945) may consider circling the wagons, because our generation, now known as New Seniors, is under attack. Have you noticed? It’s mainly below the radar. But, it’s there. The subtle, almost subliminal, message is, “Programs for those 65+ are too expensive, will add to the deficit and ultimately be [...]
We pre-boomers grew up in a time when there was no doubt that this country was the world leader in virtually everything we could think of. Our generation was born between 1930 and 1945, so we saw results of what a united people are capable of doing. Rising from the ashes of the Great Depression, [...]
The subject of health care reform has been a big issue in Washington and the news media for the past year. Citizens jumped into the fray, for the most part uninvited, when it became apparent that our elected representatives were botching the process. Town hall meetings, rallies and protest marches sent a message to legislators [...]
The new year brought with it the normal resolutions, many of which have already been broken. One at the top of most peoples’ lists is to lose weight. Of course, eating better along with exercise is the best way to reach this goal. The eating part of the equation has gotten easier thanks to the [...]
Hollywood was feeling the effects of television in the early ‘50s. TV had revolutionized both communications and the entertainment in only few short years, after bursting onto the scene only a few years earlier. Big screen Technicolor spectaculars had their appeal, but people were content to stay home and watch the small screen black and [...]
