Boomerrantz
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Hi, I am Pat. Welcome to my blog, a place where I can write, rant and rave into the blogosphere about the adventures and misadventures of everyday life. My mission here with boomerrantz is to express some ageing boomer opinions about how I perceive the world around me, in all its glory and carbuncles.
Boomerrantz
3w ago
Finding inspiration It’s very hard to think nice thoughts when your hair is getting thinner, your waist is getting thicker and your memory is experiencing intermittent disconnects in reception. Sometimes it seems doctor’s appointments, and talking back to the television set is the only social life we have. Staying motivated is tough Getting older isn’t ..read more
Boomerrantz
8M ago
Reposted from 2012. While still very much a problem, the situation here has improved since then. How are things in your neighborhoods? Here we go… Today my rant is for the birds, For Canada geese and all their turds, For splattered playgrounds, walks and grasses, I wish we could plug up their as__! I don’t ..read more
Boomerrantz
9M ago
Hello blog followers. For those of you who are interested, I’d like to tell you about my new memoir, “Swiftly Flowing Waters, which was released this week by Plumleaf Press Books. It’s a huge moment, to turn yourself inside-out between the pages of a book, then release your story into the world to find a ..read more
Boomerrantz
1y ago
Do not go gentle into that good night…Rage, rage against the dying of the light. – Dylon Thomas First this happened:“You’re an exceptional player for a woman your age,” my online male scrabble opponent wrote on the chat line. “I bet it helps keep your mind active as well,” he added. “OMG! I can’t believe you just ..read more
Boomerrantz
1y ago
(Originally published in the Oakville News, January 4, 2024) THE BOY ON A BENCH It all started A few weeks ago, I was enjoying my daily walk along the waterfront near my home. The trail was quiet with very few people on the path. A brisk wind stung my cheeks, as I listened to the ..read more
Boomerrantz
1y ago
Reposted from 2016… I need to tell you a story: Prologue: The other day, I sat in the lobby of my condo building waiting for someone to pick me up at the front door. As I sat on the bench, I admired the beautiful Christmas decorations all around me. A team of dedicated volunteers take ..read more
Boomerrantz
1y ago
Reposted from 2016… I need to tell you a story: Prologue: The other day, I sat in the lobby of my condo building waiting for someone to pick me up at the front door. As I sat on the bench, I admired the beautiful Christmas decorations all around me. A team of dedicated volunteers take ..read more
Boomerrantz
3y ago
“S’up?” Someday soon I hope to emerge from my Covid cave and join the bright lights of civilIzation. As with many people, I may have changed a bit with my cavewoman length hair and fluffier waistline. But I made it through the hibernation and I’m ready to see the light of day. The last two ..read more
Boomerrantz
3y ago
(Reposted from 2017) What the fuzz? Okay, I realize I’m off the charts here with asking you such a boldly bumptious question. Nor do I have any intention of following through on the answer if you say yes. I’ve been under a wee bit of stress lately and decided I needed some pampering. So I ..read more
Boomerrantz
3y ago
HALLOWEEN FOR ERNESTINE is one of six rhyming stories from my book, Rhyme Stones. Go to Press Here to Start…Reading for a FREE copy of this fun-filled Halloween story. The kids in your life will be glad you did. See you between the lines. PatSkene ..read more