Fanny Karst: Beginning With the End

November 11, 2015

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Life in the Boomer Lane found Fanny Karst by accident, when she was on one of her favorite sites, Advanced Style. Karst had designed a tee shirt (‘OLD IS THE NEW BLACK’) that LBL had to have, and so she ordered it. It wasn’t until recently that she wanted to know more about Karst, herself. […]

Posted in: aging

Men Say They Like Smart Women, But Science Says They’re Full of Sh*t

November 9, 2015

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There’s an old joke that goes something like this: An employer interviewed three women for a job.  One had the best education.  Another had the best experience.  A third had the best references.  Which woman did the employer hire? Answer: The one with the biggest tits.  Of course, had that employer been an actual person […]

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5 Things You Should Know Before Making Your Spouse Live Outside

November 6, 2015

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The following is a guest post from Robert Widner is a prominent Dallas Texas attorney specializing in divorce cases. He has been part of “Divorce Rescue” live radio talk show on KLIF570 AM and has spent years working with counseling groups like Pathways, founded by Dr. Phil McGraw.  He can be reached through his website, robertwidner.com, on Twitter or on LinkedIn.  […]

Posted in: divorce, marriage

Your Brain and You

November 3, 2015

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Because the human brain is usually covered with a skull and scalp and hair and sometimes even a hat, we don’t know much about it. We know it looks like a cauliflower, but aside from that, it’s mostly conjecture.  For this reason, there have been many misconceptions about the brain. Popular Science has, just yesterday, […]

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A Haunted House. And A Ghost Wearing Combat Boots.

October 25, 2015

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In honor of Halloween, Life in the Boomer Lane will now regale her readers with the ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY of how she lived in a HAUNTED HOUSE. She originally posted this story back in 2010, when she started her blog.  Unfortunately, the only person following her at the time was her cat, Miracle.  But Miracle […]

Posted in: ghosts, Halloween, holiday

Reasons Dental Care for the Over 50s is More Important Than Ever, a Guest Post by Debra Lewis

October 23, 2015

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Debbie Lewis an aspiring  writer, mother, and yoga enthusiast. She loves to write about all different topics, as she feels it helps her learn new things. If you’d like her to write for you, you can connect with her on G+ ***** Most of us know that one of the best ways to take care […]

Posted in: aging, baby boomers, health

My Body Parts Keep Forgetting How to Do Stuff

October 17, 2015

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It started when something rolled under Life in the Boomer Lane’s bureau. LBL’s brain immediately started to bend down to retrieve the errant object.  Her body did not follow. Her body stood there, while her brain imagined getting down, twisting around, and reaching. She finally decided that no item was that important, and she hoped […]

Posted in: aging, humor, satire

Playboy Goes Under Cover

October 14, 2015

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Playboy, the magazine that launched millions of boomer men into puberty, will, starting in March 2016, no longer show naked women in its pages. Lest this seem on par with McDonalds switching to an all-vegan menu, LBL is here to assure you that the decision will probably increase Playboy readership. The truth is that in today’s […]

Posted in: sex

The Best Friend Dvorce, A Guest Post From Bruce Provda

October 13, 2015

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Bruce Provda is a New York-based family law attorney. Having more than 40 years of professional experience, Bruce is a frequent media contributor and community leader. To contact him, reach out to Provda Law Firm, 40 Wall Street 11 Floor, New York, NY 10005  (212) 671-0936, http://nydivorcefirm.com/                         […]

Posted in: friendship

Why Grey Hair is White Hot Again

October 11, 2015

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Unless you have been living in Life in the Boomer Lane’s clothes-to-be-ironed bag for the last five years, you might have noticed that more and more women’s heads are turning grey. This is not because the planet is going to hell in a hand basket, but rather, because having already tried and discarded every conceivable […]

Posted in: aging, hair