Spring Cleaning My Soul (Against My Will)
There’s something about March that makes perfectly sane adults believe they are about to become organized people. The sun stays out a little longer. The birds start chirping like motivational speakers. And suddenly I’m standing in my garage holding a plastic tote labeled “Miscellaneous” from...
Why Constant Anger Isn’t Normal and How It’s Shrinking Our Lives
There was a time when the news occupied a defined place in our day.We unfolded the morning paper at the kitchen table. We watched the evening broadcast.We absorbed what had happened, maybe disagreed with an opinion column, and then moved on to dinner, family, church,...
Social Media and Other Basics for the Not-So-Computer Savvy
Now, more than ever, you can be a part of your family and friends’ lives, even when you are apart. Social media and other platforms and apps make it easy to stay connected from your personal computer, laptop, phone or other devices. But because there...
That Guy (Baseball is Back)
A man named Bill Mazeroski died late last month. Some BOOMers will know the name. He was 89. Mazeroski was a Hall of Fame second baseman for Pittsburgh’s Pirates. He was a very good- not great- player, but is remembered for one game, one moment,...
5 Ways to Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying a Car
A couple I know bought a car without asking for help. That was a mistake. After decades of buying cars, they thought they knew how to avoid getting scammed. But now that they are in their 80s, their negotiating skills aren’t what they used to...
A Larger Life
March has a way of turning the lights on. The days stretch a little longer. The air softens. And suddenly we start noticing things we somehow ignored all winter — dust on the baseboards, clutter in the garage, and sometimes… clutter in our own head...
BOOM! COVER PROFILE: Jamie & Carol Loeb
Jamie and Carol Loeb’s story is one of deep roots, enduring partnership, and quiet resilience. Both raised in Montgomery, they chose to build their lives in the River Region, watching it evolve while remaining committed to the community that shaped them. Married for 31 years,...
The Pressure of Love (and Other Overrated Things)
Let’s talk about February. The month of hearts, roses, and relationship expectations so high even Romeo and Juliet would’ve needed couples counseling. Valentine’s Day shows up like that overachieving PTA mom with personalized goodie bags and a themed photo backdrop, while the rest of us...
“The Many Faces of Love”
February has a way of making us think about love. Not the movie‑script kind. Not just roses and reservations and the perfectly timed card. But the kind of love that actually shows up — year after year, season after season — and quietly holds everything...
I Have An Email Address… Now What? How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Enrich Our Lives as We Age
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is technology that enables computers/machines to perform tasks requiring “human-like” intelligence. AI has made a name for itself in the last few years. College students use it; professionals use it; even moms use it to make grocery lists and assist in organization....