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Finding My Future in A Trashcan

January 1, 2011

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One of the great ah-ha moments of LBL’s life began with the sight of small pieces of a photo in the trash can in the driveway of her marital residence.  At first, what LBL was looking at made no sense to her.  LBL recognized the photo, one taken by Now Husband, of her on a […]

A 100,000 Year History of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the First Six Months Of Life

December 27, 2010

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For those of you who live someplace other than the bottom of my clothes-to-be-ironed basket, you are aware that the world is always changing.  And pregnancy, childbirth and young motherhood have changed along with it.  I am aware of this because I have an 18 month old grandson, Jonah.  Although he looks remarkably like the […]

I Will Not Be Invisible

December 19, 2010

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When Life in he Boomer Lane and her friends decided to write a book about women over 50, LBL asked a lot of women her age what sucked about getting older.  She expected to hear the sagging/bagging/dragging thing or maybe the memory thing or maybe even the empty nest thing.  She didn’t hear any of that.  […]

My Altercation With My Pilates Instructor, two, three, four…

December 17, 2010

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It snowed yesterday and the roads were really bad, so Life in the Boomer Lane called the gym this morning to ask if the Pilates class would still be held and was totally bummed that the class was in doubt.  LBL wanted to hear that it was cancelled.  Awhile later, LBL got a call to […]

I've Got Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Pill Bottle

December 13, 2010

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  A couple days ago, while going about the always fascinating business of my life, I was overcome with an astonishing sense of well-being.  It was as though zen-infused Karo Syrup was oozing throughout my veins.  I believed, as I walked along the aisle of Target that I had found the true meaning of life […]

I’ve Got Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Pill Bottle

December 13, 2010

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  A couple days ago, while going about the always fascinating business of my life, I was overcome with an astonishing sense of well-being.  It was as though zen-infused Karo Syrup was oozing throughout my veins.  I believed, as I walked along the aisle of Target that I had found the true meaning of life […]

Jobs I Have Known

December 10, 2010

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  My December 7 post (“Working Hard at Not Making Money”) reminded me of all the jobs I’ve had over the years:  Summer camp counselor assistant-My first job and the only one I was ever fired from.  This wasn’t a good start to my future employment.  For a large sum of unmarked bills sent to […]

Being Chanukah in a Christmas World

December 8, 2010

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When I was little, I wanted Christmas.  I didn’t care that Chanukah was eight days long, since I only got one present. People never talked about Chanukah.  Everything out there in the world was Christmas, Christmas, Christmas.  The stores were all filled with trees and lights, Santas were on every corner ringing bells, my elementary […]

Working Hard at Not Making Money

December 7, 2010

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  I have a new project to not make money.  This one is designing cuff bracelets using ribbons that are twisted and knotted.  Each piece is unique, and I’m sure there is no market for them.  This got me to thinking about all the creative ways I have found over the years to not make […]

Boomer Sex Ain't Boomin'

November 24, 2010

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An enlightening and thoroughly depressing new survey of sex among Boomers was conducted recently.  Now Husband Dan and I unshackled ourselves from the headboard  in our bedroom long enough to read it.  I’ll summarize for those of you who were fans of Cliff Notes back in school.  The first sentence says it all: The U.S. […]