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What does your husband really think of your wobbly bits?
November 22, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
It’s taken over 200 years, but the Brits have finally figured out a way to ruin our Thanksgiving festivities. The Daily Mail newspaper in the UK has come out with an article titled, “What does your husband REALLY think of your wobbly bits?” For those of you who are asking, “How come the English people […]
And she Spanx, too.
November 18, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
before and after Spanx (The following is the fourth in my new series, “Old Posts to Dredge out on Slow Weekends Because When I Posted Them Originally People Cared More About the Economy and World Peace Than My Blog.” Although nothing has changed, it’s the start of a slow weekend.) I bought a lovely dress […]
Posted in: aging, baby boomers, boomer humor, boomers, celebrity, humor, life, mishaps, satire, shopping, son's wedding, Spanx, women, women over 50
You Can’t Be 100 Without Being 99 First
November 17, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Apparently, while most of us are spending our time asking “Did he actually just say that?” in reference to Herman Cain, other members of the US population are more goal-oriented: They are turning 100. While it’s true that some of them do it without much fanfare, and others, when wished a Happy 100! respond […]
Writing A Novel Without Writing
November 14, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
At lunch, the other day, my friend Libby and I were sharing the progress of our respective novels. Me: My novel is sitting behind my printer under a pile of blank copy paper and all the communication from the IRS regarding my 2003 tax return. Libby: Why not just finish it? Me: Unfortunately, the IRS doesn’t […]
Thanksgiving in London and Paris: Snuggling Babies Across Borders
November 12, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
(The following is the third in my new series, “Old Posts to Dredge out on Slow Weekends Because When I Posted Them Originally People Cared More About the Economy and World Peace Than My Blog.” Although nothing has changed, it’s the start of a slow weekend.) I spent last Thanksgiving in London with my daughter, son-in-law, and brand […]
Posted in: boomer humor, family, grandchild, grandchildren, humor, London, mishaps, Paris, satire, Thanksgiving, travel, travel mishaps, UK
Yo Mama-in-Law
November 9, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
There are two categories of people who have been maligned over the years, IRS agents and mothers-in-law. This post will not add to the well-deserved mountain of cow dung heaped on the IRS. They know who they are, and they know about the bad things they have done. This writer would, if she could, give […]
Exciting News for Boomers and Obese Rodents
November 7, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
Aside from learning the real words to “Louie Louie,” Boomers have wanted one thing more than anything else: a reversal of the aging process. It now appears that researchers at the Mayo Clinic might have provided just that ticket. Boomers have long wondered what makes people age, aside from stress from both their teenagers and […]
Man: 0 Cat: 1
November 4, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
(The following is the second in my new series, “Old Posts to Dredge out on Slow Weekends Because When I Posted Them Originally People Cared More About the Economy and World Peace Than My Blog.” Although nothing has changed, it’s the start of a slow weekend.) Now Husband Dan has a long history with pets. This […]
Things You Can Find in an Airport Bathroom
November 2, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
The Sunday before last, I was invited to speak to a group of women in Hemet, CA. I speak to a lot of women, and I speak mostly about life after 50. My co-authors and I like to say that we are here to change the conversation about women over 50. We’re pretty passionate about […]
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Christmas in London: Santa is Booked, But An Elf Might Be Available
November 24, 2011
by Life in the Boomer Lane
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It’s Thanksgiving and the best way to celebrate is to get in line now for all the “Black Friday Sales That Start on Thursday” sales. The second best way is to post this brilliantly reworked piece about Christmas in London and to hope that the people who read the inferior post last year are too […]