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The Language of Love
May 8, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
It is commonly assumed that the most powerful words in creating relationship consist of one of the following: “Oh my, yes, ooooooh.” “Hmmmm, baby, you taste so fine.” “You make me hot all over ohmygoddoesallthatbelongtoyou?!” Shockingly, this is not the case. James Pennebaker, a psychologist who studies the use of pronouns has determined that pronouns […]
From Communes to Cohousing
May 7, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
For those Boomers who were too young in the hippie era to have grabbed their love beads, leapt into a VW van and headed to the nearest commune, or, for those Boomers who were intrigued with the idea of communes but not the reality, take heart: There is a housing revolution in the making, spearheaded […]
Why I’d Rather Be 65 Than 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, or 55
May 3, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Age 5: I was Raggedy Ann to Neil Fishbein’s Raggedy Andy in the end-of-year school show. I loved Neil and he loved me. This would seem to set me up for a lifetime of bliss (talk about “getting old together”) but, the day ended tragically. My fake braids smeared my heavy white theatrical face paint […]
Americans Can’t Afford Health Care (Except for Me)
May 1, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Blogging has resulted in my drawing people to me with interesting proposals. Most of these involve an attempt to place various body parts into other body parts and would result in their incarceration if I took their offers seriously and notified the local constabulary. But then there are the real folks who ask me to […]
CSI: Realtor Edition
April 30, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Aside from being a hoarding therapist or a burglar, there is only one profession that allows one to enter the deepest recesses of other people’s homes with complete abandon. And, unlike the well-known hazards of the other two professions (being attacked by frenzied mammals or roaches/being sent to prison), there is little downside. That profession is Realtor. This […]
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Angry Cow Disease
April 27, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
The recent identification of a Mad Cow in California is not to be taken lightly. Mad Cow Disease is frightening on several levels. But this writer knows squat about the intricacies of bovine spongiform encephalopathy so she will leave the big scientific stuff to the scientists. What she does know about is Angry Cow Disease, […]
Tareq Salahi to Run for Governor of Virginia
April 25, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Just when you thought it would be safe to turn on your TV after news of Newt Gingrich quitting the U.S. Republican presidential contest, Tareq Salahi has announced that he will be running for Virginia governor. Some of you may remember Salahi from November 2009, when he managed to sashay past White House security with his wife […]
Ana, You Have No Gag Reflex!
April 24, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Let us start with a confession: When I wrote my scathing and witty series on The Fifty Shades of Grey books, an astute reader/fellow blogger commented by providing what she felt was the best quote in the book. Since then, this Sesquipedalian Songstress of Syntax has been trying to find a post to write in […]
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Secret Service Agents and the Colombia Prostitution Scandal
April 19, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
“WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving swiftly, the Secret Service forced out three agents Wednesday in a prostitution scandal that has embarrassed President Barack Obama. A senior congressman welcomed the move to hold people responsible for the tawdry episode but warned ‘it’s not over.’” The scandal involved about 10 military service members, as many as 20 […]
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Hillary Clinton: Face Off
May 10, 2012
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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Hillary Clinton, in an event generating even more negative feedback than her 1993 national health care debacle, has appeared in public with minimal makeup, glasses, and au natural hair. The shocking occurrence took place during an official event in Bangladesh, part of her current diplomatic tour throughout Asia. In an act that brazenly flaunted common […]