Our recent adventure took us to the border of Georgia and the panhandle of Florida.  We stayed at a beautiful Corps of Engineers (COE) campground in Bainbridge, Georgia called Eastbank.  We had a fantastic water site and were so happy to spend a week there.  Most of the COE campgrounds are near water and the …  Read more This Camper’s Life: Spring Camping Near the Panhandle of Florida The post This Camper’s Life: Spring Camping Near the Panhandle of Florida appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more

Sun, A scorching flame upon your back attacks your willpower, Determination turns sour. You must hold on tight to win this fight. Climb the mountain Called life, Step over the controversy over the strife. Never look back Show no slack. Proceed with caution Beware of your step, Beware of height Beware of depth. Troubles closing …  Read more Climb the Mountain Called Life The post Climb the Mountain Called Life appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more

Our recent camping adventure took us to a beautiful state park on the Maryland Eastern Shore–Pocomoke River State Park.  It is about a 30-minute drive from the shore points of Assateague Island National Seashore, Chincoteague, Virginia, and Ocean City, Maryland.  Lots of things to do around there!  First, we went to the National Seashore to …  Read more This Camper’s Life: Trip to Pocomoke River State Park The post This Camper’s Life: Trip to Pocomoke River State Park appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more

It started with trying to make a decision. Should I continue to color my grayish/white hair or face the excruciating pain of allowing the regrowth to make me look skunkish? (Or worse—my dyed hair is red!) I’ve let it all grow out before. Not for the faint of heart or vain of person. As I …  Read more Becoming a Saged Soul The post Becoming a Saged Soul appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more

If you are a Baby Boomer, I think it’s safe to say you have experienced a good bit of sadness and loss on the journey. The loss of a beloved pet is certainly one of the deep heartbreaks. We did consider our dear Coco a best friend. Her time on this earth was profoundly meaningful, …  Read more Saying Goodbye to Our Best Friend The post Saying Goodbye to Our Best Friend appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more

Who doesn’t love a road trip? Especially in the summer, especially in Virginia’s Blue Ridge and wine country…and especially in peach season? Who could ask for anything more on a sunny Saturday in August? Camille, my Boomer Connections partner in blogging and road trips, and I left Richmond in the morning and headed west on …  Read more Let’s Wander! Our Peachy Road Trip The post Let’s Wander! Our Peachy Road Trip appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more

Have you ever met someone so entrenched in the pain of the past? You can always hear the hurt because of whatever happened and whoever did what comes up a lot. The trauma is re-lived by making sure you know the circumstances. It is unfortunate to hear when the years have not softened the hurt …  Read more Healing is in the Forgiveness The post Healing is in the Forgiveness appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more

Good news: Our economy continues to rebound since the Covid pandemic started and jobs are becoming more plentiful. This new phase is full of opportunities. Do you want to pursue a new job or part-time job, or perhaps a volunteer experience? Have you harbored a dream of starting a business or pursuing a certification, college …  Read more Seizing Opportunities Post-COVID: What Do You Want to do Next? The post Seizing Opportunities Post-COVID: What Do You Want to do Next? appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more

Our recent adventure took us to the border of Georgia and the panhandle of Florida.  We stayed at a beautiful Corps of Engineers (COE) campground in Bainbridge, Georgia called Eastbank.  We had a fantastic water site and were so happy to spend a week there.  Most of the COE campgrounds are near water and the …  Read more This Camper’s Life: Spring Camping Near the Panhandle of Florida The post This Camper’s Life: Spring Camping Near the Panhandle of Florida appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more

Christine Hasbrouck’s second act career was buying and running a lovely Bed and Breakfast. This is one of those second acts that many people talk and dream about and idealize; Christine and her husband did it. So, what’s it really like? Hard work! That’s what it’s really like. But it is also fun and engaging …  Read more Second Acts Cool People: Meet Christine, Owner, The Grey Swan Inn The post Second Acts Cool People: Meet Christine, Owner, The Grey Swan Inn appeared first on Boomer Connections ..read more