Growing Bolder Community

Oprah is having a contest to find a talk show host for her new OWN Network. When I told my college smart daughter about it, the first thing out of her mouth was, "Ma, don't you think you're a little too old to do that now?" Then I went to the audition site and saw tons of "young" faces all wanting to do the same thing.Why can't I grow bolder with my own show? That's right up my alley and the...

Each day as I'm driving my grandson to daycare, I feel it necessary to reinforce the Grandma Rules for Daycare. 1) "Don't let Miss Candy have to call me about your behavior."2) "Don't be mean to others and make sure you share."3) "Have a good day!"Recently, this little three-year-old decided to give ME some rules as I was preparing to meet a client.1) He said, "Don't get in a fight with nobody."2)...

Prior to leaving campus for the summer my daughter asked me to come visit so I could go apartment hunting with her. Much to my surprise, every apartment complex she liked at had a pool and fitness center. The landscaping was impeccable and some were gated communitities---which means a security guard had to approve your entrance. Rent ranged from $595 to $800.My, how college life has changed!My...

Three weeks ago my 90-year-old mother in law, who has dementia, was diagnosed with lung cancer. According to her son/my husband, she never smoked a day in her life so this was surprising news. But that's not what this blog is all about.This blog is about the prescription charges associated with treating this form of cancer. The doctor who treated her during her stay in the hospital wrote a...

As some of you know I am a journalist-turned-author. I am currently working on my third book and would really like your help. The book is called "Don't Ask and I Won't Have to Lie." The survey consists of 10 questions to get your responses to what EXTREMES you would go to to protect your girlfriend's feelings or to keep her from harm. You don't have to give your name but if you let me know...

On Thursday night, Tom Brokaw did a report called BOOMERS on CNBC. It was of great interest to me because I was born in 1957---which means I am a part of the baby boomer generation. Part of Brokaw's report was done at the University of Michigan. I'm not sure why. If I had been doing that report I would've gone back to Kent State University because that is where four young people (who would be baby...

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape… but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape… A strong woman isn’t afraid of anything… but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear… A strong woman won’t let anyone get the best of her… but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone… A strong woman walks...

Today I, as a baby boomer, mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; life isn't always fair; and...

When I was a little girl, more than 40 years ago, I recall seeing dogs chase vehicles down the street. When I see that same scenario today, I don’t think much of it.But when I see dogs sitting in their owner’s lap while the owner is trying to drive down the street or highway, I have to wonder: What in the world is wrong with this person? Today when I was driving home from a business...

"Not tonight honey, I need to get on the internet." Sounds like a bizarre reason for not wanting to be intimate doesn't it? But according to a recent survey, nearly one out of two women would rather give up sex for two weeks than go without the internet, according to a survey released today.Forty-six per cent of the women polled said they would rather go without sex for two weeks than give up...