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 [...]
Never before do I remember a special state election having so much national news coverage or offer the potential impact as the recent event in Massachusetts. Of course, it was to fill the vacant seat of one of the stalwart US Senators – one held by him and his brother for 50 a half-century. It [...]
If politics and ideology were not part of the issue, I believe pre-boomers could come together and find a practical, common-sense solution for dealing with climate change, greenhouse gases and preserving our planet for the health and well-being of our grand children and the generations to follow.
We grew up in an era when factories belching [...]
An ancient proverb says, “May you live in interesting times.” Is this a curse or a blessing or a paradoxical statement to cause one to think about the times they are living in a decide what actions to take in order to have peace in their lives? I submit an overwhelming percentage of Americans will [...]
Will it take a crisis of cataclysmic proportions to shake us from our lofty ideological perches to unite Americans again? Long gone is the patriotism of World War II; and, to lesser degrees, the citizens’ willingness to enter the First Gulf War and the initial reaction when the World Trade Centers were taken down by [...]
