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Boomer Opinion: Socialism? Most don’t have a clue

Early though it is, the presidential campaign for the 2020 election already is turning hot. For Republicans, the choice is…

Your 3 Biggest Retirement Challenges

Retirement should be an amazing time. Prepare to explore new interests, savor quiet moments, experience for the first time the…

A boomer’s memories of sex, drugs, rock’ n’ roll and Vietnam

“Sex, drugs, rock ’n’ roll… and a distant place called Vietnam.” That’s how Amazon.com begins its summary of David Westwood’s…

A boomer goes back… and it’s all still fresh

If we have boomer memories to share with our children, we’re lucky. And hopefully, so are they. Barbara Winard of…

America’s media in decline, infighting for ratings and ad dollars

If we baby boomers have seen the world turn better in countless ways, we also have seen it turn worse.…

Events that every baby boomer will recall

When China’s Tiananmen Square erupted 30 years ago, even the youngest of us baby boomers already was an adult. So…

This boomer still remembers puppy love

We love old memories. Memories of baby boomers as kids. That’s what Portland, Oregon’s Salli Hollenzer writes about in this…

5 Hacks for Finding Free Things Online

Written by Jessica Peters We all like to find a freebie when scouring the web. Whether it’s books, gadgets, or coupons,…

Remembering the lasting influence of John Lennon

BoomerCafé is not a religious website. And what you’re about to read from central Florida author Eileen Fleming is not…

A boomer lives life forwards but understand it backwards

If as baby boomers we have the luxury of anything at all, it is the luxury of reflection. That’s the…

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