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One Day University: 800 Students. 70-Minute Classes. 4 Topics. 1 Amazing Experience.
Imagine a university in which classes are taught by some of the most popular and accomplished instructors from some of the most prestigous universities around the country. Imagine that, in one day, one can take advantage of subject matter covering art, law, behavioral science, and politics. Now imagine that there are no exams, no homework, […]
When Does Old Age Begin?
November 13, 2015
by Life in the Boomer Lane
For many thousands of years, mankind has wondered when old age began. Mostly, it began about a week after puberty. In the Middle Ages, reaching age 21 was the goal. If you made it tht far, you had a pretty good shot at living into your 60s. Of course, your teeth would have all rotted […]
Fanny Karst: Beginning With the End
November 11, 2015
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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. […]
Your Brain and You
November 3, 2015
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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, […]
Posted in: research
A Haunted House. And A Ghost Wearing Combat Boots.
October 25, 2015
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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 […]
Reasons Dental Care for the Over 50s is More Important Than Ever, a Guest Post by Debra Lewis
October 23, 2015
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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 […]
My Body Parts Keep Forgetting How to Do Stuff
October 17, 2015
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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 […]
Playboy Goes Under Cover
October 14, 2015
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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
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November 16, 2015
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