6 Excellent Reasons to Go On Road Trips with Friends
(updated January, 2021) Just like back in the 1960s, get the gang together and hit the road. Guest blogger Kristy Ramirez details 6 reasons for going on road trips with…
The Unparalleled Life of Peace Corps Founder Sargent Shriver
(updated December, 2020) The family of Peace Corps founder, Sargent Shriver said they were “overwhelmed by support,” upon the passing of Sargent Shriver on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. The world,…
Back to Hippie Roots – Eco Village Retirement Living
Eco Village Retirement (updated November, 2020) Boomer retirement – what does it look like? Eco village retirement? Millions of us who have already retired or at least are not working…
The Protester: Time Mag. Person of the Year 2011
(revised and updated November, 2020) The protester was selected by Time Magazine as the “man or woman (or sometimes group or idea) the magazine’s editors believe had the greatest impact…
Rediscover Ravi Shankar and the Hippies
(revised and updated October, 2020) I knew nothing of Ravi Shankar before Woodstock. I imagine that I am not alone in that regard. Before we go on to his relationship…
Remember Barbara Mason? -Yes I’m Ready
There are some songs that bring back memories to we baby boomers, especially love songs. Yes, I’m Ready One of those is “Yes I’m Ready” by Barbara Mason. To many…
Baby Boomer Tunes Still Popular – 60s Music at Grammys
One is supposed to watch the Grammys to see and hear the most popular current music offerings. When I chanced upon the “big show” I was treated to the tunes…
Powerful Meditation for Pain in Seniors
Meditation for Pain in Seniors by Richard S. Ellis Seniors Pains Why meditation for pain in seniors? Many of us are fortunate to enter our sixties in good health and…