Blogging Boomers Begin 2008

Every year, we gain a clearer understanding that without positive change, decline is inevitable.  The challenge is to recognize that what we are now doing can be reinvented by paying attention to our intentions.

Yet, it is very hard to bring about significant change without changes in behavior.  For five reasons why it is so difficult to achieve our New Year resolutions, click here.

One Blogging Boomer's New Year Resolution is to go back to Italy this year.  With the falling dollar and rising euro, this boomer may just need a miracle to pull it off.

Another Blogging Boomer would like to introduce you to 55 films you may want to view in 2008...from Steven Spielberg to Peter Jackson.

It is already the 7th leading cause of death.  By the year 2035, caring for its victoms will cost more than what this country spends on defense.  There is no cure.  We don't know what causes it.

A Blogging Boomer's sentimental New Year visit to San Francisco with grown children creates a rush of feelings as they prepare to return home.

Wondering what the job market holds for 2008 and beyond? A Blogging Boomer highlights what's ahead in the job market and what boomers are looking at as they look toward their retirement options.

Want to look 10 years younger, 10 pounds lighter and 20 times better in 2008?  Then check out a new fashion and beauty book these boomer gals are raving about at Fabulous after 40!

According to skin care product manufacturer, Dove, 67% of all women aged 15 to 64 withdraw from life-engaging activities due to feeling badly about their looks (among them things like giving an opinion, going to school, going to the doctor).  Discover how our idea of beauty became so distorted.

Every boomer guy knows the New Year begins with lots of football on TV.  There are a few individuals and teams out there who either inspire love or hatred.  No in-between. A Blogging Boomer uses the Dallas Cowboys as an example.  Much of America loves the team, at least an equal amount despise them.

Howard Cosell was such a man. A poll in the 70's revealed that he was both the most loved and most hated sports broadcaster out there.  That summed him up nicely.

...and...from very talkative Howard Cosell to the search for the peace and quiet of the local library, one Blogging Boomer asks, "Why are libraries so noisy these days?"