I was drafted (although I prefer the word “invited” since it signifies a privilege rather than an obligation) to be a childminder (British for babysitter) for my grandchildren who live in the Chicago area. My son and his wife, psychologists, were sans babysitter and their schedules were chock-full with clients following their Florida beach getaway. […]
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Caregiving in the San Diego Union Tribune
I’m excited and honored The San Diego Union Tribune published The Paradox of Caregiving, an article I wrote about the intimacy of caregiving. As Baby Boomers hover around the 70 year mark, we will increasingly find ourselves in the position of caregiver for loved ones. Generally, these roles are not invited but thrust upon us. […]
Take Our Friendship Survey
I recently posted a blog entitled Relationships Should Be A Tennis Match in which I included a link to a survey about friendships. It came to my attention the link was not working properly. I’ve fixed the link and so hope you might be willing to participate in the survey. All responses are entirely anonymous. […]
Relationships Should Be a Tennis Match
Relationships should be like a tennis match where the emotional and conversational volleys go back and forth, not just staying on one side of the net.
IdeaLizms Issue #2
Dear BBLB readers, I’m excited and humbled by the number of you who have subscribed to my online IdeaLizms magazine. If you have not yet had a chance to subscribe, my second issue is being published today. The topic for this month’s issue is Time. It is chock full of stories, tips, and even survey […]
Slingshotting Into 65
Aging and adult responsibilities certainly have a way of putting a damper on playfulness. Somehow though when you are around people who knew your much younger self, those long lost feelings and memories can be resurrected.
Take the “Time” for a Survey About Time
I would so appreciate your taking the “time” to take my survey on the subject of time. I understand your time is precious and this quiz will only take two minutes.
Welcome to IdeaLizms
Introducing a new online magazine designed to help Baby Boomer women navigate retirement and aging issues.
