Posted by Rosie on June 2, 2009
Is it possible that everything we read on the internet is not true? Yet, how many of us may read something and believe it is because we KNOW the sender? How can we check out the facts?
This issue was addressed today by one of the most prolific baby boomer writers on the internet, Martin Diano. ( I can prove that statement)He posted an article called How Misinformation is Spread over the Internet. Please read it and share with others. Perhaps as we encourage others to stop and think before we spread information we can make some kind of positive impact. We might even save a life, business or someone’s sanity.
Posted by Rosie on May 11, 2009
There were many Mother Day messages yesterday. Many came from internet marketers. But after hearing a great message at church from my Pastor’s wife I read a post that was special. Why was it special? Because the focus was on how older women sustain dramas in their life. These older women have passed this on to younger women and the keep doing it.
Hence, baby boomer women have not only learned how to cope with life issues from older women in their lives, but are finding added purpose by passing on their knowledge and expertise to younger women today. Now we have the internet. That means blogging and other forms of social media are making it even easier for us to share our wisdom.
Now, off course, baby boomer men are doing the same thing. But today I wanted to showcase a baby boomer woman who posted a message on time management on a blog talking about babies. How cool is that?
The blog is titled, Baby Boomer Bites, and read the About the Author section of the blog to get an idea of the wisdom behind this site.
Nonna Joann Bruso is the Baby Bites Blogger
Let me give you a big Nonna hug to welcome you to my blog home. My grandkids call me “Nonna,” and you can, too.
It’s true, “Necessity is the (grand) mother of invention.” Stumped over failed methods that did nothing to change my grandson’s picky eating, I was asked for suggestions on how to overcome his aversion to eating many foods. I have over 40 years of experience in parenting and nutrition has been a passion (which began by solving another health issue for a daughter).
After throwing out trendy (but ineffective) methods and implementing a multi-sensory approach, we began to see a dramatic transformation in a matter of days! We were ecstatic when Joshy, the king of picky eaters, began to eat once-refused whole foods on his own! I call this technique the Baby Bite steps. It works for all picky eaters, because it’s not really about eating, but about learning. Of course, it didn’t take long and the Baby Bite steps became a book: “Baby Bites: Transforming a Picky Eater into a Healthy Eater.” Next, it seemed logical for twice-weekly podcast, “What’s Cookin’ with Nonna?” where I serve up oodles of food fun and hot kitchen tips, with a generous helping of sizzling nutrition news…and now the Baby Bites Blog!
Make yourself at home and let’s chat. I’ll do everything I can to help you transform your picky eater into a healthy eater!
So, enjoy this post called A Mother’s Day Gift for you. And for all the baby boomers reading this post, keep passing it on!
Posted by Rosie on March 5, 2009
I stumbled upon a really cool baby boomer blog while participating in a discussion on videos on your blog. The blog is AskCherlock.
The insightful and opinionated blog authors started the site in March 2008. He is Fiscal Analyst and small business ownerand she is a Licensed Private Detective. Both of them are from Pittsburgh, PA.
Their blog mission is to provide: Boomer Thought Mode-Politics-Opinions-Life Issues-Impact. They are, after reading several of their posts, successful with each post.
But then in the midst of the thoughtful posts is a page with a single video. Their love of music provides a fresh new video every week. How cool
Check out the music video for this week.
But play it twice while you glean some of the very interesting posts from two baby boomers with a lot to say. Be sure to make your comments.
Posted by Rosie on December 12, 2008
Health is one of the main concerns of baby boomers. We are concerned about the health of our children, parents and finally ourselves. I feel that our concern for ourselves is critical if we are to help others. As a long time Community Health Educator I was excited about compiling this list. And as a caregiver and baby boomer I know that it is important to have resources that speak directly to the needs of baby boomers.
Of course not all the blogs in blog world are listed in this little list. This is just a way of “priming the pump.” (Getting the water to flow) The list is limited to baby boomer authors or sites directed to baby boomers. Note also, that all the blogs in this list are by real people. Many sites were omitted from my list although they were directed to baby boomers because they did not have an ABOUT page or information about the authors.
If any sites are included without an ABOUT page it is because I knew the author to be a live person not a robot or sales machine.
Please tell me about other blogs that are by or written for baby boomers. I hope the resources are helpful to you.
Thanks so much.
A blog on brain health by Suzanna B. Stinnett who states:
I focus on brain fitness and the power of our imagination because these are the things I relate to the most. After all, how can we innovate if our brains quit working? This is my way of keeping my community fit and engaged for the promising world I believe is now unfolding.
The author,Gregory Anne Cox was one of the early female graduates of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. She spent 20+ years in the hospitality industry, and cooked privately for many of the country’s rich and famous. Reviews of her culinary efforts have appeared in The New York Times, Gourmet, and The San Diego Union Tribune among others. While in San Diego, Gregory helped develop and expand the first heart healthy, fresh, quick food restaurant called Daily’s Fit & Fresh.
The tag line of her site says: All a Woman Needs to Stay ,Fit, Healthy, Sassy and Sane.
Archer Pam says: My intent and purpose of this page is to share health and fitness information with you in a real and personal way. I have been a fitness professional, personal trainer, and instructor for nearly two decades. I draw from my own experence and research to write a column for our local newspaper on health and fitness.
Personal Note: She inspired me to take Zumba classes from her writings and interview I had with her which is listed on this site.
Peace with PTSD” is authored by baby boomerLady Spirit Moon Cerelli, Author, Speaker and Workshop Presenter, to assist those with PTSD, and other stress-related behavior disorders, find a comfortable place to inquire about the information available on PTSD.
The blog is authored by journalist, author and talks show host, Beverly Mahone. She is also the founder of Boomer Diva Nation.
A blog authored by baby boomer, Debbie Mormino. She promotes and shares the message of good breast health.
are both authored by baby boomer Claudia L. Meydrech, CN .She states: “I have been helping people find health through nutrition for over 22 years. After attending college, and a few years learning and teaching others about medicinal herbs, I continued my education and received my CN designation (Certified Nutritionist)…”
“… educating my patients is what I do – it’s a guiding principal to my practice. After all, it’s not my body, but yours. It’s up to each of us to take the advice we are given,
evaluate it and make the best choice for ourselves.
Our providers are merely our guides.”
Barbara C. Phillips, MN, NP
Family & Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
This is just one of a series of sites by Bob DeMarco. Be sure to visit all the sites he has providing information to any baby boomer currently providing care to their parents or other relatives.
Providing Midlife Men a Place to Breathe
Trisha provides patient empowerment, advocacy, medical consumerism and tools to navigate the dysfunction of American health care.
Just looking at the catergories tell the rest of the story. They include:
# Exercise Guidance
# Nutrition Basics
# Flat Belly Recipes
# Fat Loss Tips
# Healthy Habits
# Inspiratio
Posted by Rosie on December 7, 2008
There are, believe it or not, a large number of baby boomer women blogging. Don’t be surprised because we have a lot to say that makes sense, saves sanity and makes you smile. This post only deals with a few blogs that are by and for women that make you laugh, feel good and think at the same time. Baby boomers are true experts at doing that type of multi-tasking.
So visit these sites, post a comment or two and let me know who I missed.
The In the Trenches Productions Entertainment Website Celebrates
the Power and Beauty of Women Over 40
Everyday news and interests from people who live peaceful, yet passionate lives
Inspiration, laughs, and lowdown for a cool rest of your life.
This blog complements HOT FLASHBACKS, COOL INSIGHTS by Joyce Mason, her upcoming memoir.
It’s an online community that celebrates the idea: “Boom is the sound the ‘baby’ generation makes when it explodes the old Old”
The auther states:
“My personal mission is to reach as many of my gender and generation as possible to celebrate our remarkable history, our awe-inspiring futures, and just plain hoot and holler as only the menopausal can. We gals have overcome some pretty formidable challenges and we’re not going to let a few wrinkles stop us now.”
Baby Boomer Talk & other stuff provides useful information for middle aged women.
Home Spun Highlights
Stories to make you smile
A midlife coach who says “Enjoy the Ride”
Read all about this 49 year old female baby boomer’s ups and downs,
opportunities and fears, as she captures and shares her feelings and experiences on the days
and weeks leading up to the big 5-0.
Jam with the music that will perk you up right away so turn down the speakers.
Countdown to the world’s largest virtual birthday party
Stay tuned for more list categories.
But for now check these out! Feel free to share even more cause it is a big boomer world out there.
Posted by Rosie on December 5, 2008
Humorous Reality is all about becoming successful at work. And yes, the blogging team, Harry Humorous and Lisa, serve a full meal of dynamic information garnished with humor. Both bloggers are very serious and accomplished professionals who know their stuff.
Read just a little from the comprehensive ABOUT page about each blogger.
Kevin Thompson (Harry Humorous) is the managing principal of Inspired Communication LLC, a Human Resource consulting firm headquartered in Keyport, NJ.
Kevin is an author and eight time award winning professional speaker honored by an international organization. He is passionate about helping people just like you unleash their hidden greatness, develop their gifts, talents and use them to be successful at work.
A Six Sigma Black Belt in Process Improvement, Graduate of Rutgers University with a Masters in Public Administration and an undergraduate degree from Tufts University, he was inducted into the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration.
As a consultant and trainer Kevin has trained and coached scores of business professionals from executive to entry level staffing in: Customer Service, Project Management, Executive Strategic Coaching, Networking, Recruiting and Interview strategies, Career Transition Coaching.
Leisa Douglas (Rita Reality) is the managing principal of The Douglas Group, a Human Resource consulting firm headquartered in St. Louis, MO.
As a Human Resource consultant, professional speaker trainer, career coach, and life coach, Leisa assists businesses with a variety of Human Resource related needs. Leisa assists her clients on: Recruiting and Interview strategies, Exit Interviews and other Human Resource related matters such as employee handbooks and diversity surveys. Leisa also helps individuals with finding the right careers to help them step into their greatness by offering coaching in the following areas:
Career, Transition & Executive Coaching returning to the workplace, Life coaching for individuals wanting to stretch into their purpose, building self-esteem and confidence to achieve their highest potential.
As a consultant, Leisa facilitates numerous trainings: Diversity Training, Time Management, Stress and Emotions in the workplace.
When you go to this blog you are engaged by funny cartoons in each post. This compliments the blog theme and highlights the comfortable navigation of the site.
What I also like about the site is that the design provides an opportunity to share, on the front page, what the site is all about. This makes me want to go beyond the cartoons to get to more of the meaty substance.
Many of us dream of being successful at work but are unsure how to make this dream reality. At Humorous Reality our focus is helping you develop a successful work life and culture in your office and organization.
We accomplish this by helping you realize this dream with a little humor while keeping it real. It is this selective mixture of humor and reality which allows you, co-workers and direct reports to embrace, understand, and implement strategies developing into a more highly engaged and productive workforce.
Harry Humorous and Rita Reality work together in a cartoon format on this blog to deliver timely information and content that you can use now.
One of my favorate posts is on Listening. Which is also one of my passionate topics. They provide eight(8) clear strategies to improve your listening skills. An must in any job situation. In addition I was impressed with the opportunity to include my Twitter Id. I need to add it to this site as well.
I think that they could benefit from a separate page on the site for meeting planners who want to know their training and speaking details. As well as anyone needing personal coaching. The current economic situation in the US makes the skill set of the authors in more demand beyond the blogging platform. In additon, I wanted to see what product offerings they had available.
So, thanks to the authors of this blog that both educates as well as entertain. Go visit and be sure to laugh a bit as well and soak in the cutting edge content presented by two great professionals.
Posted by Rosie on November 9, 2008
Baby Boomer Journey is a realistic look at the exciting, sometimes ignored, travels of a baby boomer. I like the fact that the author is a man giving a peek into many of the issues related to baby boomers in general as well as males in particular.
I was especially impressed with his post on the presidential election and the lack of focus on healthy children.It was well written, and the author, Mark, shared a personal story about his son that was a wake-up call to the need for action in our busy schedules.
I did not see an archive on the site so I don’t know how long he has been posting. But I think each post holds it’s weight providing interesting book reviews and commentary. There are going to be lots more posts but after reading the bio of the author you may wonder when will he have time. He is living a full and balanced baby boomer life. Hence, I suspect that every post will be valuable and worth reading.
I fully expect this site to bloom even more with insights into the baby boomer journey. Below is the mission of the site from the About page. Be sure to read information about the author also. I am always impressed when I stumble on a site and actually see that it is owned by real people and not a link bait farm.
Welcome to Baby Boomer Journey!
Baby Boomer Journey is an interactive forum resource dealing with topics and issues appropriate to all Boomers.
Over the next 11 years, 11 million Baby Boomers will be resigning their present positions and going into a phased retirement. Many will continue part time in their current professions and many will choose to in a completely different direction.
Whatever the case, Boomers will continue to drive the economy and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
Posted by Rosie on October 30, 2008
If cooking or eating good, oops I mean great food is your passion then you simply must visit Cooking With Deney.
Ok, let me back up a bit. I went to Beverly Mahone’s blogtalk radio show today. After listening to a great show, I decided to see what I missed last week. It was all about starting your home-based bakery. Now, it just so happens that I know a lot of great cooks. Sometimes I use my imagination and pretend but more often I am on the eating side.
It was awesome to hear a baby boomer who is still doing, teaching and empowering others like Denay. Her site provides opportunities to learn in person, private or online. In addition, she has a place to ask questions. Yes, I asked about my hairdresser who has a great Chile dish and wants to market it.
She also has a blog where you can get even more insight into her cooking, philosophy etc. I especially liked what she had to say about the Food TV Network.
So visit when you get a chance. I am going back. Thanks Denay!
PS You must meet a personal friend of mine, named Chef Jesse!
I do believe when I can afford it I want you to do the baking and Chef Jesse to do the cooking as a meals on wheels for folks sick and shut in and seniors I know. It is one of my dreams.
Posted by Rosie on October 19, 2008
A special blogging boomer buddy is doing a cookbook! Betty Lynch, the blogging genius behind My Country Kitchen, is looking for writers. Please read and circulate the request below. Thanks
My Country Kitchen is desperately in need of your help!! I’m writing a cookbook for the 99 Series. This cookbook is for DADS who don’t know how to cook, but want to spend valuable time with their children. Food is an awesome way to spend quality time together. I want to add stories about Dads and kids cooking together in the kitchen. It can be funny, kitchen disasters, or inspirational stories of what went on with Dad and kids in the kitchen. If your story is selected to be in the cookbook, we will put your name and website address with your story in the cookbook in hopes to give you some exposure. Please email me at betty@mycountrykitchen.com. I need these stories as soon as possible. Our goal is to have this cookbook out by Father’s Day, 2009.
Posted by Rosie on October 18, 2008
There is a hot and new presentation skills blog called Points for Presenters. The focus is on presentation tips for internet marketers. The unique thing is all the points start with a “P”.
It will be interesting to see how much content written will begin with that letter. What a challenge! Ok, here is a secret for you. It is one of my sites. So please visit and leave other helpful tips.
