Boomer Randomness

Adult children, grandchildren and caring for our own parents are all topics that eventually become part of most Boomers’ lives. This episode peeks into all of that with emphasis on the joys of kids and how the relationships between parents and children change over time.    #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #adultchildren #grandchildren #caringforourparents

Attitudes about war and military service have changed over the years of the Boomer era.  This episode is a personal story about such a change and some songs that reflect some of those changes. #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #war #militaryservice #vietnamwar

This episode peeks into two years related to the youngest Boomers: 1981 and 1964. Beatlemania, the Civil Rights Act, the Addams Family, the Ford Mustang, Diet Pepsi and the youngest Boomers all appeared in 1964. Many were high school seniors in 1981, the same year as Reagan’s inauguration and assassination attempt, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jessie’s Girl, and MTV’s launch.   #boomer #boomers #babyb...

The recent deaths of famous Boomers like Jimmy Buffet and Suzanne Somers, who were both only 76, might lead Boomers to think about their own mortality. Older Boomers might be experiencing the normal aspects of aging, like more aches and pains, more doctor visits, slower mental and physical functions. This episode explores that reality and attempts to shine a positive light on it. #boomer #boomers...

Music from your high school years often sticks with you your whole life. This episode begins with a look at music from a mid-Boomer’s prom. Marriage and divorce, a vacation poem, and a groovy look at Boomer Speak are also included. #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #marriage #divorce #boomerslang

Madonna on Medicare? Mitch McConnel and Mick Jagger only a year apart in age? This is a short episode with random observations about Agism in the workplace and in life, plus examples of celebrity ages and people who started businesses in their 50s and 60s. #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #agism #disruptaging

Manuel Vera is a retiree in the DC suburbs who repairs bicycles and give them away free to people in need, especially refugees and immigrants from Afghanistan. He shares his story and talks about other activities he is engaged in during his very active retirement. Manuel says you can email him for more information: manvera@yahoo.com #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #bicycles #refugees #imm...

Every generation of Americans who are older than mid 20s remember the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 as a life-changing event. In this episode four Boomers share memories and thoughts about that day and the ongoing effects we still live with. #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #911 #september11th

This is a look at 1968, the first of an occasional deep dive into a specific year of the Boomer Era. The Vietnam War was raging, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy were both assassinated in 1968, but there were also plenty of classic movies and TV shows as well as many iconic songs. Hear samples of it all in this episode. #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #1968 #martin...

Car popularity exploded at about the same time that many Boomers came of age. In this episode we take a detailed dive into Muscle Cars of the mid-60s to mid-70s with my car expert friend Jim Meade. Jim talks about the beginning, middle and end of the muscle car era and fires up his ’71 Corvette LT-1 and ‘70 Dodge Dart Swinger. #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #musclecars #corvette 

Part 2 of a chat with Boomers who integrated government service careers with music passions and a bit of celebrity during their working lives and continue living their music dreams in retirement tell their stories in this episode. #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #buglady #seldomscene #dudleyconnell #sallylove #bluegrass #retirement

Boomers who integrated government service careers with music passions and a bit of celebrity during their working lives and continue living their music dreams in retirement tell their stories in this episode. #boomer #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #buglady #seldomscene #dudleyconnell #sallylove #bluegrass #retirement

Random musings about a 20-something barista who loves a specific 50+ year old album, a look at contemplating what to do if you learned you have only two years to live, and a look at the ups and downs of the fall season.

A humorous look at colonoscopies, a dream inside a dream about retirement, a bipartisan political rant, and a perspective on speaking more than one language. This episode is a rollercoaster ride of randomness.

Boomers who still want to work but are phased out of a job might be out of practice writing resumes and interviewing for new jobs. In part 2 of my conversation with organizational and leadership development consultant Mary Abbajay, you’ll hear tips for baby Boomer jobseekers.

Some Boomers still work, and the workplace includes many generations with different expectations and behaviors. In this episode, we’re exploring the good, the bad and the ugly of multigenerational workplaces with Mary Abbajay, workplace consultant, author of Managing Up and host of the Cubicle Confidential podcast.

Positive tips for coping with loneliness and isolation that Boomers often face as we grow older are included in part 2 of a conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post. Also hear about resources for suicide prevention including the new 9-8-8 service.  www.cynthiapostphd.com   #boomers #aging #suicide #isolation #depression #copingskills #cynthiapostphd #afsp #988 

Aging isn’t for the faint of heart. Growing older might present us with unexpected challenges like depression, isolation and even suicide, but there are ways to get through this.  Hear part 1 of a conversation about coping with aging with clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post. #boomers #aging #suicide #isolation #depression #copingskills #cynthiapostphd #afsp #988 

More travel inspiration, adventure experiences, cruise opinions and packing tips are in part 2 of a conversation with two well-traveled friends.

Many Boomers dream of travel and retirement is often a great time to bring those dreams to life. Two well-travelled friends provide tips and inspiration and share their adventure experiences in Cuba, Italy, Route 66 and more. 

Daddy Jagger, predicting technology, predicting one’s own death, limits and filters in aging. Explore these four random topics in this episode.

Boomers who put their youthful passions on the back burner as they grow families and careers might finally find time in retirement to pursue those passions.  This episode is a conversation with one such retiree who is writing and recording songs.

Listen to eight Boomers share memories of watching the first human steps on the moon live on TV. Also hear about some planned future flights to the moon and beyond. It's hard to believe the Apollo 11 mission was 54 years ago this week.

TV viewing trends then and now, as well as TV coverage of the Kennedy Assassination, the Shuttle disaster and 9-11, are part of part 2 of a chat about TV in the Boomer era.

Remember phrases like “Goodnight, Johnboy”? “Book ‘em, Danno”? TV theme songs like Gilligan’s Island and M*A*S*H? Jump into our TV Time Machine for part 1 of a chat about TV in the Boomer era.