We have been watching the HBO movie titled The Weight of the Nation, about confronting America's obesity epidemic. Even though we have seen several other movies of this type like Food Inc. and other, this was a shocking reminder to be mindful of what you eat. Continue reading… Read full post »

Baby boomers have many faces, life styles, dreams, stories, and experiences.  Each of us is on a journey.  We all have a name.  Some of us have changed names throughout our life time.  Many married and changed their last names.  … Continue reading →

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There is a story in the Huffington Post that says buying a small town just keeps getting easier.  It says a developer who owns most of Toomsboro Georgia is… Read full post »

Looking for travel ideas when you retire? Here are some enjoyable road trips for you to consider. Continue reading →

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Good oral hygiene is important to our over all health. According to an article that I read from the Mayo Clinc Continue reading →

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Small words can carry power to inspire, bring hope, joy, and encouragement to others. Continue reading →

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Most of us know how important it is to stay flexible with our retirement planning due to life situations. Things can happen that will set us on a different Continue reading →

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We have now updated all of our state pages at Small Town Retirement with some of the best small towns for retirement that we could find.  This caught the eye of a reporter in Michigan who is excited to share this information but wondered what criteria was used/… Read full post »

Working Boomers asks are you living or staying...at retirement age. Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass.... Life is about dancing in the rain! Continue reading →

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Just finished the best selling book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. The book gave some really good insights into introverts; many of which you probably already know but some new ones that gives … Continue reading →

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If you are considering city retirement or a wonderful vacation, I would suggest that you visit St. Louis. See why. Continue reading →

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Well I was a big fan of music back in the day and I bet if you are an older Boomer, then you were too. We loved our music. The Moody Blues was just one of those bands of the era and I remembered liking their music but couldn't…

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Some boomer humor can help you deal with life's ups and downs. Working Boomer shares a little humor from her life today. Continue reading →

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Update March 22, 2012 – Tax Exemption for Georgia Seniors Capped

The Georgia Senate voted unanimously Thursday for a sweeping tax plan that its supporters said would help the state compete for jobs and help families. The bill now awaits the signature of Gov. Nathan Deal, who helped put… Read full post »

Baby boomers have responsibilities that can be hard to meet and sometimes that can result in stress. Here's how to relieve stress overload. Continue reading →

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The history of Thomasville is rich and predates the Civil War! Before Florida was opened up, Thomasville was the last train stop. It was visited in those early days for health reasons, thinking the many pines would be beneficial for those with pulmonary afflictions. Others came to hunt on one… Read full post »

A lot of Boomers are being forced to reinvent their life in order to finish well. I am one of those Second Act or Encore Boomers. I had thought it out, processed the many pieces of the puzzle and came to the conclusion that professional caregiving would be the perfect match…

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Healthy Eating Tips by Working Boomer. Here are some things that I have done to eat more healthy. Thus far it is working for me. Continue reading →

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Tips To Make Life Easier Ann challenged Robert to do a blog post with her on things to make life easier. So Robert woke up this morning at 5AM and before coffee here is what came out.   Using our boomer … Continue reading →

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Do You Remember Your First Kiss? Continue reading →

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Even in the most difficult times, there are things that we can do to keep life from keeping us down. This is but a few of those things, in addition to writing, that helps me. Continue reading →

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After the recent colossal economic crisis, when people are running out of cash and wondering how to afford to buy a house, a mortgage is an answer. But before obtaining a mortgage, people must keep certain factors in mind. They must determine what kind of mortgage would be suitable for them… Read full post »

If you are considering purchasing your retirement home, make sure you check out the trees that are in the yard. Here's why. Continue reading →

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Now forty years later, my retirement dream, at age sixty-three is still about not doing but the not doing has changed. My priorities in life are different as they are with many of us in the boomer generation. Here is my not doing list as it is for today…

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Retiring to one of the 10 tastiest towns in the South according to Southern Living Magazine. Continue reading →

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