A Beginner’s Guide to Navigating Medicare
Baby Boomer Bliss
by juliegorges
3w ago
This last year, hubby and I have been navigating retirement. My husband turns 65 this year and just received his Medicare card in the mail. That means now it’s time to start navigating Medicare. I’m not too far behind – I’ll qualify for Medicare in a year and a half. Although relieved that this time has arrived, we want to understand the ins and outs of Medicare to ensure we receive the medical coverage we need. I downloaded Medicare’s official handbook, which I confess was overwhelming and gave me a headache.  This was more complicated than I thought. So, if this describes you and you ..read more
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A New Year: A Time for Quiet Reflection
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by juliegorges
2M ago
It’s time for quiet reflection as the calendar turns another page and we find ourselves at the threshold of a new year. With the promise of new beginnings, we have a chance to reflect on lessons learned and moments cherished during the last year. To gain perspective, applaud personal growth, examine life lessons, and celebrate accomplishments. My blogger friends and I are answering some introspective questions as we glean wisdom from previous experiences and set our sights on possibilities that lie ahead. Why not join us and take a few moments to answer these questions for yourself? How would ..read more
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A Boomer’s Guide: Exploring Greece on a Budget
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by juliegorges
5M ago
As a retired boomer, affordable travel is more important than ever. Want to know how hubby and I traveled to Greece on a budget? What were our favorite places in this unique and fascinating country? When is the best time to visit Greece? How did we avoid the crowds? Read on! Exploring Greece on a Budget When I first started searching for a bargain, package deals that included airfare and hotels cost as much as $6,000 per person. So, when I saw a deal on Travelzoo for $900 per person for a 7-day trip that included airfare from Los Angeles to Athens, from Athens to Santorini, from Santorini ..read more
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Streaming Services – Is It Too Much of a Good Thing?
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by juliegorges
6M ago
Now that we have all these streaming services, is it too much of a good thing? I was pondering this question as I debated whether to watch Out of Africa, one of my favorite movies, for the zillionth time. Even though I love this movie, after seeing it so many times, it’s lost some of its allure. Captain Ron and Overboard are two of my favorite comedies, but they aren’t quite as funny when I know all the lines. Is it just me or does having access to all our favorite movies make them less special? That Was Then Remember when The Wizard of Oz was an annual event from 1968 to 1975? We waited a wh ..read more
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Are You a Mosquito Magnet? What Repellents Work and Don’t Work
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by juliegorges
7M ago
Yup, turns out I’m a mosquito magnet. WHY ME? Are you a mosquito magnet? By the way, did you know August 20th is World Mosquito Day. What? I know there’s a day for everything, but why the heck are we celebrating these malicious insects? But then I read that this day commemorates the important discovery that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. Okay, I get that. But I still want to know why skeeters love me so much. Mosquito bites really suck! Excuse the pun. Hubby hasn’t been bit once all summer, which is SO irritating. Puh-leeze! Make me less irresistible somehow! Like a meme ..read more
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10 Best Boomer Summer Songs
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by juliegorges
8M ago
Slather on some sunscreen and prepare for smooth sailing as I list the 10 best boomer summer songs for your playlist. In other words, time to go down memory lane. Have you noticed over the years there’s usually a popular “song of the summer?” A song that brings back memories of the sound of waves, a sense of freedom, splashing in a pool, and the smell of a barbecue. You won’t notice a “song of the fall” or “song of the spring.” Maybe that’s because summertime represents easy living, relaxation, and plenty of fun in the sun and deserves to be celebrated with music. Let’s do just that with boome ..read more
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Finding Some Summertime Bliss
Baby Boomer Bliss
by juliegorges
10M ago
How do you find your summertime bliss? Bright sunshine, picnics, summer reading, campfires, vacations, splashing in a pool – it’s all calling your name. Time to live at a gentler pace and make time for the simpler pleasures in life. My blogging buddies and I are sharing what we’re up to this summer (and this winter for those of you who live in the southern hemisphere) to inspire you to have the greatest season ever! What are we loving, thinking about, reading, watching, listening to, wishing, and anticipating? Please have a read and enjoy. Then visit the other blogs listed at the end of this p ..read more
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5 Surprising Things That Can Harm Your Heart
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by juliegorges
11M ago
We all know that a poor diet, not enough exercise, smoking, and overdrinking can harm your heart. But there are other less obvious things you may not be aware of that are bad for your ticker. Things that you probably got away with when you were younger but affect your heart as you age. Like what? Here are 5 surprising things that can harm your heart: Setting Your Alarm Clock According to Research by the National Institute of Industrial Health in Japan, waking up to a jolting noise can be bad for your heart. “Waking up abruptly can cause higher blood pressure and heart rate,” an article fr ..read more
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10 Ways to Focus on Health in Retirement
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by juliegorges
1y ago
One of my top goals was to focus on health in retirement. Surprisingly, retirement life was hectic at first. Eating healthy and exercising weren’t consistent. Prioritizing my health took a back seat and I fell into some of my old bad habits. But my health still mattered to me. I was making strides in other areas of my life – spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. This seemed like the last piece of the puzzle. I wasn’t going to give up. I was going to figure this out, find a different strategy, and take control of my health. Surprisingly, on my journey, I discovered that focusing on my he ..read more
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5 Positive Traits of Boomers
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by juliegorges
1y ago
Is it just me or have you noticed that a lot of people have, well, let’s say, a less favorable view of us boomers? Which is why I’m going to write about 5 positive traits of boomers. And, yes, we have some good qualities, believe it or not! Boomer Bashing is in Fashion Have you heard of the new word: “boomerphobia?” Supposedly, it’s a noun defined as an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to people in their late 50s to mid-70s. I found this new “word” in an condescending and insulting article – that I refuse to give any attention to by naming it or including a link – that made fun of boo ..read more
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