Posted by Rosie on August 12, 2011
I saw a picture in a magazine about a city in a Cairo slum. After reading the short article that described why garbage was stored on the rooftops of the city I decided to find out more. So here is an article and recording that talks about an environmental project.
I was impressed with the fact that girls are now allowed to learn in the schools. Because the trade is garbage recycling for the residents they learn how to use Excel spreadsheets. Interesting.
There is so much work to do, isn’t it?
Read about the Zabaleen and the environmental project.
Also, here is an excellent photography blog with pictures from Cairo.
Posted by Rosie on July 5, 2011
Did you know that you can get the phone numbers of all your Facebook friends? Well, I was just reading about it and decided to test the instructions. The instructions worked but there was a minor change so I present to you what works as of today.
Step 1. Sign on to your Facebook account
Step 2. Go to the top right and click on ACCOUNT
Step 3. Click on the option EDIT FRIENDS
Step 4. Go to the top left and click on CONTACTS.
What will appear to the right will be all your contacts with their phone numbers.
Just promise me that you don’t use this information to spam, spank or scold your friends. (But I know everyone reading this would never do that. Also, note that if you do not want your phone information in Facebook then replace it with a number you don’t mind having online.
Posted by Rosie on June 9, 2011
I went to the gym the other night. Yes, I know I should go every night but sometimes I negotiate with myself and lose. But while at the gym I realized that the majority of the members were baby boomers. We attend for fun, respite from care giving and exercise. Actually any baby boomer reading this and thinking of a new business venture think about opening a gym just for baby boomers.
Imagine how much you will be able to meet the specific needs of this group that is very unique. For example, workshops could be offered on caregiving, financial planning etc available after or before your workout. After all you are already there and perhaps can plan to be there for an extra 30 minutes.
I even have a couple of possible names for the franchise that include:
Boomer Time Gym
Boomer Biceps
Boomer Fun Fitness
Boomer Workout Express
Here is a blog post I read that emphasizes the goldmine possibility in starting a fitness place for baby boomers.
Let me know if you create a start-up. Meanwhile keep working out when you can.
Posted by Rosie on May 30, 2011
Many baby boomers are concerned about outliving their pensions. I must admit that my main concern is generating enough for my retirement fund. But worried? No, I pray that somehow I can keep generating funds for that retirement pot. If not, well, as my mom always says, “Let’s cross that bridge when we get to it.”
Here is the article on baby boomer fears of outliving their retirement for your review.
Posted by Rosie on May 27, 2011
Just wanted to pass this interesting article on to you. Retirement is not currently part of my plan but may be part of your plan. Ha, the reality is I plan to make more money to add to my retirement efforts.
Take care and enjoy this article on retirement and tell me what you think.
Posted by Rosie on March 31, 2011
Many of us are facing job losses or just trying to add to our low pensions. Whatever the case may be some of us will be going for job interviews again. So, I decided to begin posting some job interviewing and search hints as I discover them. I hope we can all be helped. Here is a great tip on what words you want to avoid during an interview.
Posted by Rosie on February 10, 2011
A fellow caregiver sent a really funny video to me. It is by a woman that was doing an invocation at a convention. She added a few funny words to the prayer that I just had to share for anyone you know that is a caregiver or just old enough to appreciate the humor.
Enjoy this funny video on a really great site called Caregiver Stress.
Posted by Rosie on January 29, 2011
I just read an eye-opening blog post in Wallop Pop that indicated a savings of $835 dollars if you brew your coffee at home for a year. That’s right if we restrain ourselves from grabbing that cup of java from our popular fun shops and put the money in a jar we can see super savings. I checked on Travelocity to see what vacations existed that cost less than $835 with airfare. There were a lot including Paradise Island.
Now, I love my cup of Starbucks coffee while at Barnes and Nobles so I will not be super disciplined at doing this. But if I jar or deposit half of the stuff I love to pick up on a regular basis I can really save. Ok, let’s see how about baking those pumpkin muffins I love so much from Whole Foods? Or, reading the daily paper online? The bottom line is I must find something to cut back on that is part of my regular financial luxury spending. And guess what if I cut back to the skinny I just might get skinny.
How about you? What are you saving for and how are you doing it?
Posted by Rosie on January 26, 2011
Hello, my name is Rosie Horner and I am a baby boomer. Whew, that wasn’t hard at all. But there are probably some other things I need to confess. What am I lying about? What truths do I need to face and fess up?
Ok, this is not a true confession post but an introduction to a powerful new baby boomer book by Beverly Mahone, founder of Boomer Diva Nation. Her book Don’t Ask and I Won’t Have to Lie will help you better understand the motivations behind the lies you tell and what you can do to live a more honest and meaningful life.
Yet, Beverly is clear in the very beginning, that it is not to replace the need for professional consultation if needed. But it sure helps you to think about some stuff you may be lying about.
I was especially stabbed in the gut when I read the section on lies we tell about tell about our health. That chapter
Lying Can Be Hazardous to your Health, confronts the lies we tell ourselves and health care provider.
Beverly addresses some common responses many of us may have to questions aimed at prevention of diseases. Think about it, have you given these answers when they were not true?
“I don’t drink” or “I don’t drink often.”
“I don’t smoke” or “I smoke less than a pack a
day.”
“I don’t do drugs.”
This chapter affected me personally because I am not dealing with my computer and stress weight like I should. Hence, I often hate going to the doctor to hear what I already know. One of my last visits I paid a doctor to conduct a role play session. I was the doctor and he played me. I gave him an interpretation of my blood work.
Yes, my fellow baby boomers, we know the questions and the answers for many facets of our lives. Yet, how often are we telling lies? I just love the way Beverly shares with such authentic and transparent honesty.
Beverly deals with issues related to our appearance, relationships plus more. You will be challenged and chastened. But you will not be disappointed to know that you are not alone in this big baby boomer world dealing with issues we can all relate to.
You can grab a copy of Don’t Ask and I Won’t Have to Lie Today! No Lie, it is worth your investment of time and money.
Posted by Rosie on January 18, 2011
I just read an excellent post on bridge jobs for babyboomers. Now, th
is is inspirational because it shows it encourages baby boomers to look at jobs for the purpose of staying productive. Yet, I am stuck on the fact that so many baby boomers I know are just trying to add to their pensions.
A bridge job for many is an essential job for many baby boomers who lost their jobs or need to pay for benefits until they reach medicare eligibility.
So, look at this post and share with others who may be thinking about staying productive or just plain need a job.
Bridge jobs for babyboomers.
