Review of good bits of info. about, by and for baby boomers
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Posted by Rosie on August 31, 2010
I must confess that I am an email hoarder on GMAIL? But GMAIL knows that and is trying to help me. They have been kind in allowing me to store my emails with the intention of deleting weekly. But now they have come up with a system to help my mental intentions. So, if you are an email hoarder like me check out the short video below that explains GMAIL’s attempt at therapeutic intervention.
Posted by Rosie on August 26, 2010
Someone sent this Public Service Announcement that shared an insightful health message. Now, when I saw the title I opened it because it mentioned the word auction. Ah, one of the first things we must always do in blogging and ads is to capture attention with the title. It worked!
The video is in Italian with English subtitles. When it starts you are immediately swept into the excitement of a live auction. The value of the vase that is being sold is high, bids are high and the tension is high.
View the video below and tell me what you think-did you remember the health message?
Posted by Rosie on August 23, 2010
The definition below ,from the author of the term, gives you a firm explanation.
“Sandwich Generationers®,” those sandwiched between aging parents and their own children
If you are a baby boomer in the in the “Sandwich Generation” How are you coping? Please share some of your coping strategies as a comment. Also, share this question on your own blogs. The answers can help someone else. Let’s try to make it go viral.
Posted by Rosie on August 11, 2010
I was able to listen to a C-Span broadcast tonight while working on social media and the role of politics. The presentation brought up some challenging ethical and legal issues. Whereas, I would just delete a comment that was spam or had foul language can a politician do that? Is it going against free speech?
I think that they suggestion to create a policy is something that baby boomer experts who know social media can contribute to.
Here is a recording of the conference presentation on social networking and politics.
Posted by Rosie on August 9, 2010
What do you do when your car will not stop? I thought the answer provided by Consumer Reports in a video was super helpful and easy to do if you do not panic.
Posted by Rosie on August 7, 2010
Are you neglecting your blogs? Do you feel like putting them up for adoption or throwing them away? I know this sounds harsh but I am in the process of making that decision. I am re-evaluating all my sites. I am also working on a strategic plan for each site I keep.
Does that make sense? I can no longer afford the time to blog when the mood hits or when I come across something I want to share. That often means stopping what I am doing and posting on one of my sites. Think about it. We cannot afford to do that in our everyday life.
I mean imagine if you were housecleaning, stopped to look up an old magazine on Ebay, then found other distractions while online? House work will not get done. Well, that is what I have just done and must get back to accomplishing my goals for the day.
The same thing can happen with our blogging. If you have more than one blog we must consider being systematic, not anal, but systematic if your blogging is more than just recreational.
This baby boomer life is busy enough and if blogging is part of your weekly activities I, for one, feel we owe it to our readers to either provide quality content. What do you think?
Posted by Rosie on July 22, 2010
7 Ways Financial Reform Will Impact Your Life is an insightful article written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox. I placed a question mark by the title because I thought it best for you to read it and judge for yourself. Lynnette Khalfani-Cox has presented a very balanced and investigative report on the new financial reform.\
I note that because the article was not just a rant or political platform discussion. I liked it. I was informed, empowered and can look at the reform with a critical eye. I am looking forward to the focus on cash instead of credit. She is known as The Money Coach and has an extensive social media presence.
So take a few minutes and read her article on the financial reform and let me know what you think.
Posted by Rosie on July 17, 2010
Posted by Rosie on June 20, 2010
Do you need a Guru? This informative and innovative fan page named Gurus For Hire might be the answer to your Guru needs. As soon as you enter the page you are able to see the expertise of the techi behind the page, Kevin Davis.
He is the second person in the Blog Challenge who is using the powerful “Welcome Tab”. This tab allows you to put in html code plus more. Kevin’s page tempts you with a engaging opt in opportunity. Of course I did not want to be left out. I want those tips that are offered exclusivly for those who “like” this powerful page.
His wall is the best I have ever seen. He has included an image with his contact information plus an offer for a free consultation. Now, just studying the things that he has done on this page is a course in itself.
So, enough said. My fellow babyboomers go and soak up the information on this Fan Page. You will not regret it!
PS Kevin I am waiting for you to add more videos to your excellent video tab on Facebook Fan pages. (A se;fish request)
Posted by Rosie on June 18, 2010
I am in total awe of the work this group has produced. It was not until I started reviewing two LP’s I have obtained that I was introduced to them. I am posting the LP’s on Ebay but now I must record some of the music before I do. Here is a great description I found by a blogger who is passionate about vintage gospel music.
This is the description about the Record “Beauty for Ashes” by the Living Sacrifice Band.
Here is the back of the LP
We also found out about another LP released by The Living Sacrifice Band called Called to Brokeness. Here is the description from the Heavenly Grooves Blog. Read it very insightful.
So both of them are for sale but even after the sale is over please go the the Heavenly Grooves Website to stay current on some of the vintage gospel music that will bring back memories.
