tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39508200913908377622012-02-16T01:59:46.017-07:00This BLOG is about current topics, retirement issues and my adventures. It's my dream to help Boomers create a fun-filled, healthy and rewarding retirement!Retired Rosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05933615606492261313noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3950820091390837762.post-29186955457014803882012-01-02T17:56:00.006-07:002012-01-02T18:16:07.937-07:002012-01-02T18:16:07.937-07:00

I love technology and all the fun things you can do with it, so I recently purchased a new HP computer; APPLE iPad2 and iPhone. I know you're probably thinking, why not the IMAC to have full compatibility?Well, the one I wanted was about $2300 and being a retired chick on a fixed income budget, I could not justify that expense when for less than $1900 I could get all 3! Plus I had an HP

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MAKE EACH DAY COUNT (MEDC) is my mantra for 2012.As Boomers, we are in the twilight of our lives. For many of us, that means just biding time -- you know the feeling -- letting the days turn into weeks, then months and you can't even recall the last time you did anything that was remotely fun or challenging?OR Can you look back on 2011 and recall many adventurous and exciting days? For me, 2011

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EXCITING, FAST-PACED MOVIE! I loved this movie. It was exhilarating from the first few scenes and the pace never let up.Boomers all remember the TV series - Mission Impossible - which always reminded me of a high-action version of the TV show "BEAT THE CLOCK". I'm still a big Tom Cruise fan and I think he's done an exceptional job in bringing the flavor and suspense of the series to the big

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Doesn't being with your family seem more important at this time of the year?For me, it definitely is because as far back as I can remember the holiday season meant seeing all my relatives and feasting on delicious Italian foods such as home made sausage, cookies and cannolis. My father was a butcher so making the sausage was a holiday tradition that my friends would love to come to. It was

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I love movies and will go to see one just because of the leading man - in this case, George Clooney - in "THE DESCANDENTS" which was highly touted as one of the best movies of the year. I strongly disagree. It was so boring that I almost fell asleep within the first 20 minutes and would have left except I was there with a friend.It definitely was not his best acting effort as some critics claimed

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Several months ago I wrote about Tony Fields who's still pursing his dream of a full time singing career. Tony & my good friend, Carol Tedrow have produced an inspirational video based on the song that they co-wrote in honor of Carol's husband who died from cancer almost 3 years ago. Please take a few minutes to view it and pass the link on to any of your friends who are suffering from this

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Have you ever attended a highschool reunion? Until this year, it seemed like something more pressing always popped up........so I missed my 10th, 25th & 40th reunions. Plus I left St. Louis more than 20 years ago and had lost contact with most of my friends from Hazelwood High School.But when the 45th reunion was announced I decided I wanted to go and reconnect with some of my best friends from

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Dear Readers I awoke this morning and felt compelled to write about putting CHRIST back into CHRISTmas as it seems that most people today yell out "HAPPY HOLIDAYs" to be politically correct. They have forgot the true meaning of Christmas which is "CHRIST's Birthday". I don't know about you, but frankly, I'm just tired of it! In Denver this year they had the decorations out even before

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Are you as 'dizzy' as I am trying to survive the dips in the DOW? As a kid, I loved amusement parks, but hated the roller-coaster. Oh, I tried several over the years but always came off it with a queasy stomach and promise to never try it again. BUT isn't that just like what we're going through again with the Stock Market??? We survive one crisis, only to get back in the Market? I fared well in

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It's going on 3 months now that my home has been FOR SALE and frankly, it's been an exhausting process to keep it "show ready". I continually get positive feedback from prospective buyers, with the only complaint being 'no basement'. The main lesson I've learned from buying in a new Active Adult Community is to make sure your contract doesn't include the clause "subject to builder's discretion,

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If you want sun and adventure in your retirement destination, then check out Baja Sur, Mexico. Tourism is booming with the area concentrating on attracting more people from the East Coast to check it out as a permanent retirement spot. Due to its unique position as the second largest port for cruise ships, Los Cabos plans to offer a wide variety of boating and golf activities for residents and

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I've had my home on the market for 6 weeks now and feel like I'm living in a museum as I've got to constantly keep it "show ready"!I could have sold it at least 3 times but then usually the husband asks "Honey, where's the steps to the basement?" I don't have a basement and never realized it was such a big deal as I get along fine without one.I keep hearing things like - "I can't give up that

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Thank God - I don't have many addictions as I managed to avoid the drug-induced haze of the '60s (too busy studying) and I have never even smoked one cigarette! BUT, I admit it - I'm a "concert junkie". My habit started way back in 1956 when I was 8 years old and my older cousins - Roslyn, Lydia & Ginny - took me to my first concert to see Elvis in St. Louis. I wasn't quite sure what all the

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Baby Boomers like me rocked to the oldies but goodies of the '50s and '60s, but I also love the music of Journey and Bon Jovi born of the pop-metal music decade of the '80s.Last night I saw Rock of Ages at the Buell Theater. It's a high-energy, arena worthy musical set in Hollywood with a skeleton-thin plot revolving around the romance of Drew & Sherrie.Constantine Maroulis, former American Idol

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If you're a Boomer and still have your mom, well then you're blessed just like I am!I know --- everyone thinks they had the best mom in the world, but I'm so confident that I'd put my mom up against any one's.She had 9 kids (5 boys & 4 girls) in less than 12 years (no twins). And the 9th baby was born when she was only 34!!She survived a tough younger life, being one of 8 and living through the

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I did it! I listed my home last week.....so no turning back now. I really love my home, but my adventurous spirit yearns for a new, freer lifestyle divided between St. Louis, the beach and the mountains. Thank God though I'm retired because keeping a home 'show ready' is almost a full time job. I feel like I'm living in a museum.............and when the real estate agent started staging my home,

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STUFF! We all have stuff we love - books, our favorite CDs, clothes and furniture. If you're a Boomer, then you've spent a lifetime accumulating STUFF, but can you ever let it go? And when does it become more of a burden than a joy?I'm embarking on a new life adventure requiring me to get rid of most of what I currently own. So, I decided to start with my favorite piece of furniture - a very

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I love the music created by YANNI as it truly feeds my soul. I was so fortunate to see him for the first time in 1995, but even more thrilling was meeting him. It's hard to believe, but I was actually rendered speechless!! In 2009, when I heard he was appearing here in Denver, I immediately bought tickets. But I was very disappointed as he seemed to have 'sold out'. He didn't even look like YANNI

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Attention all Female Boomers We face many unique aging issues -- everything from discrimination in getting a home loan to lower retirement pay to becoming the primary caregiver for our aging parents.In an effort to open the dialogue on these and other issues related to female Boomers, the Volunteers of America Organization is excited to announce its third-annual discussion on aging issues on May

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Have you ever heard that expression --The only person who likes "change" is a wet baby?We all know how true that is and most of us will do anything to avoid a major life change. Yet, here I am at 63 willingly taking on one of life's most stressful changes -- moving! See, I've had that nagging sense of wanderlust for quite awhile since I currently spend 3 to 4 months a year either in Summit County

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Most of you know I love the mountains. Did you know that I hate....and I mean truly hate, being cold?I keep my house so warm that most of my friends compare it to sitting in a sauna and come over in the dead of winter in shorts!Yet, I love to ski.....it feeds my soul and brings me joy like no other activity. There's just something so exciting about flying down the hill on a beautiful sunny

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Do you have an unfulfilled dream?Perhaps when you were young you dreamed of being a dancer, artist or chef but instead you took the responsible route and worked a 9 to 5 job your whole life like many of us Boomers!As proven by Tony Fields, it's never too late to go after that dream! Tony has a very unique story as he has worked for more than 20 years for the Kellogg's Corp. in Michigan, always

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November is usually Open Season to change your health plan coverage. Plan explanations are often lengthy, confusing and written so technically that it's hard to determine just what is the best plan to meet your needs at the least cost. I spent a lot of time last week reviewing the plans offered to me. My current plan premiums went up over 33% so I decided to switch plans for the first time in

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It seems like this year the holiday season is starting earlier than ever as I was shocked to see Christmas decorations up even before Halloween.It's almost as if we're skipping Thanksgiving. But this week when you're celebrating with your family, remember to give thanks for your FREEDOM.It's something we Americans take for granted everyday; yet, it's a precious gift that people from other

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Wouldn't you love to start off 2011 with a new Mercedes while helping out the American Heart Association? The Mercedes-Benz Dealership of Columbus, GA is holding a raffle to win a free 2011 C 300 or 2011 GLK 350. All proceeds will benefit the Greater Columbus AHA. Each ticket is just $100.00 (fully deductible) and no more than 750 tickets will be sold!It doesn't matter where you live, to

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