Music lovers will rejoice over the New Seniors Music Collection of great videos of the original artists singing their original hit songs. These aren’t just great performances; they are literally the music of our lives. We scoured the Internet for the best videos that capture the excitement and authenticity of great musical artists performing when they were at the very top of their game. These videos helped us relive some of the greatest times of our lives, and we think many others will feel the same.
Getting a new pair of shoes was a big deal when pre-boomers were kids
As a kid growing up during World War II new shoes were difficult to come by. So we had our Sunday shoes and everyday shoes. Often the onetime Sunday shoes became the everyday ones. Growing out of the shoes and moving on to a larger size was the primary reason to get new shoes. This made a trip to the shoe store a very big event, indeed.
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The flame from a single candle lights up ones own little corner, but the flames of many candles light up the world. What we believe can have an illuminating affect on our immediate surroundings such as family and friends. However, what we do in our communities and beyond shines a spotlight on ways to make a difference and cause positive change while attracting others to join us in these efforts. Click here for article.
Maybe it’s me, but a friend, who is also a pre-boomer, told me he is moving into a retirement facility later this year. I could not determine if he was pleased or simply resigned to it. This man is younger than I am, so it got me to thinking about this as an option down the road. Probably many of us at the farther end of the generation born between 1930 and 1945 have thought about this possibility, so let’s explore it. Click here for article.
Remember the way people flocked to town hall meetings to listen to what the politicians had to say about health care? Even more exciting was how these elected representatives were confronted by angry citizens protesting the programs the government was trying to push through. Although the wishes of the voters were widely ignored, this is an election year. So any such gatherings should prove interesting. Click here for article.
While peashooters, sling shots and cap guns have had their day; yet the yo-yo, slinky and water guns are still enjoyed every day by kids of all ages. Many of the toys and games developed after our childhood evolved from the more primitive ones of our time. Even electronic and computer games have the roots in the toys of the not-so-distant past. Click here for article.
Some say experience is what you gain when you don’t get what you want. A less cynical way to look at what New Seniors offer society is the knowledge base and the character built by having lived life for 65+ years. We can look back on even the seemingly bad times and still find something worthwhile to share with other generations. So our role is to be the teachers of life’s lessons for all who listen and observe. Click here for article.
We have seen an unbelievable number of fumbles, errors and just plain mistakes made by Congress and various administrations over the years. But the speed and frequency of the self-induced problems in Washington today are so apparent that, if it were not so serious, this would be a laughing matter. Click here for article.
Can you imagine, Congress did it again. It voted on a 2,000 page bill, which few if any have read, in the middle of the night that could have untold effects on the way business is done throughout the nation and the safety of our savings. Do you have any idea what’s in this legislation? Is it good or bad for you? Who do you trust to tell you about it? Click here for article.
Pre-boomers were born during the Great Depression or WWII. In spite of hard times the nation experienced, growing up during that era was easier and softer for us in many ways. Some say it was the lack of money that caused us to find simpler means for having fun. Others point to most households having a stay-at-home mom. Another popular notion is that we were the last traditional generation. Actually, all three opinions had a meaningful influence on those who are now New Seniors. Here’s why. Click here for article.
An unrepresentative form of government, or one that treats the majority of Americans that way, may be the reason behind the President’s plummeting approval rating and why so many Congressional incumbents facing re-election in November are likely to be sent home rather than back to Washington. Less than 18 months after the new administration was seated, citizens are dissatisfied with the direction in which the country is going, especially those 65+. Click here for article.
