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It Takes A Certain Kind of Brain to Envision A Flat Earth
Life in the Boomer Lane, in spite of seriously hating high school and college science classes, has still unflaggingly maintained a deep respect for science, itself. She may not understand gravity, but, as long as she stays attached to the earth, she fervently believes in it. She may not understand aerodynamics but, as long as […]
Dementia Linked to Birthplace
November 27, 2017
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Thanks to the folks at AARP, who are quoting an article in JAMA Neurology, we now know the states that produce the most people who will eventually succumb to dementia. Lest you believe that Life in the Boomer Lane is referring to those states that produced the highest numbers of voters for Trump, she isn’t. […]
Facebook Flies the Friendly Skies
November 22, 2017
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Life in the Boomer Lane is always seeking unique travel experiences. She has had them on all forms of transportation, as well as in airports and train stations. She has gotten her arm stuck in a vending machine, been smacked in the face with a belt buckle, been put into a room with travel felons, […]
A Moment of Reflection and Self-Promotion
November 20, 2017
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Taking a page from Trump’s personal Presidential Manual, Life in the Boomer Lane can think of no better way to start the week than with a bit of shameless self-promotion. So here goes: LBL does not like to occasionally trash Trump. She prefers to do it on a daily basis. To that end, she has […]
The Search for Happiness
November 15, 2017
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Thanks to the latest issue of National Geographic, we all now know where people are happiest on this planet. Contrary to what you might be thinking, it’s not the free food sample stations at Costco. Nor is it sitting in front of the computer, staring at friends’ Facebook postings and hearing the familiar ding that […]
Democracy, In A Spin
November 13, 2017
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Journalists are constantly quoting Trump, as he bounces from one extreme to another, in reaction to domestic and world events. One might think they do this as though there is actual credibility in the utterings of our Chief-of-State. Lately, Life in the Boomer Lane has suspected that they do it mainly as a reason to […]
A Vacation in A Toilet
November 9, 2017
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Loyal readers should know by now that Life in the Boomer Lane leads a pretty darn fascinating life. This usually involves sitting in front of her computer screen in her pajamas, thinking of reasons why she shouldn’t go to the gym. At certain times, though, she is forced to get dressed and go out to […]
Words of My Fantasy Democratic Candidate for President 2020
November 6, 2017
by Life in the Boomer Lane
(Note to Readers: Life in the Boomer Lane has recently been appalled by the predictable silence that has followed the Vegas massacre, the proposed new tax code, the administration announcement that fossil fuels will prevent both sexual abuse and reduce climate change, and a just-viewed recruitment video posted by the NRA in June. And now, […]
Using Candy to Understand the World
November 3, 2017
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Donald Trump Jr, devoted family man and bold slayer of large helpless mammals in Africa, took half of his daughter’s Halloween candy away, as a way to teach her the perils of socialism. He told her that her candy was going to “some kid who sat at home.” Life in the Boomer Lane is grateful […]
Posted in: children, Halloween, holiday, holidays, humor, politicians, politics, satire, Uncategorized
Making Your Teeth White Again
October 27, 2017
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Life in the Boomer Lane is always looking for clever ways to whiten her teeth. She is currently dipping her toothpaste-coated toothbrush into baking soda. She admits that, for that reason, the following guest post caught her attention. Let her know if you try clay. She’ll write an entire post about your pearly whites. […]
Posted in: health, Uncategorized
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December 1, 2017
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