Book Review: Meet Frank Branscombe

Book Review: Meet Frank Branscombe

- for some of you it could be the third time

“The Lay of the Land” by Richard Ford, is a complex web of emotions wrapped around an American Thanksgiving weekend on the New Jersey shoreline. The story spans about four days, but packed with observations, insights, humour, tragedy, suspense, and plain old common sense. [...]

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COPD - Why Baby Boomers Should Take A Deep Breath

COPD - Why Baby Boomers Should Take A Deep Breath

Many baby boomers suffer from a breathing disorder called COPD or “chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder”. According to recent research the number of baby boomers suffering from the condition is expected to increase as the boomers age.

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How To Stop Random Eating!

How To Stop Random Eating!

Stop that random eating!  This careless eating is what is making many of us over-weight and unhealthy.  Do you find yourself reaching for something to eat without even thinking about it?  I do not mean “stop eating” but think before you eat.  Plan your splurges.  When you see that plate of cookies, doughnuts, samples [...]

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How Baby Boomers Can Be In Control Of Their Health And Fitness

How Baby Boomers Can Be In Control Of Their Health And Fitness

Baby Boomers have a reputation of “pushing the envelope.” As they age and the oldest of the Boomers are now in their 60s, they’re pushing the healthcare system to put a more serious focus on getting better care, as well as wellness and prevention. In fact, by 2029, the 65 and older population will nearly [...]

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Kings and Horse Thieves

Kings and Horse Thieves

How my family tree yielded a few surprises
‘We are the vehicles in which our ancestors ride,” my father used to intone sententiously at the dinner table, after spotting some trait in his children that had been a hallmark of earlier generations.
I had largely dismissed the maxim, until my own children arrived on the scene [...]

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Your Retirement Speech In 10 Easy Steps

Your Retirement Speech In 10 Easy Steps

Here are 10 steps to make a senior retirement speech easy.
Is there any way to avoid giving the retirement speech? Will you embarrass yourself?

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