It is my birthday today and I couldn't be happier. I'm turning 49 today...so 1 year away from MY big FIVE OH. One friend reminded me that I have ONE year left as a youngster. He's a journalist, so I believe he might be right.Growing up in Canada, my birthday always fell right after Canada Day (July 1st) and because everyone went away for holidays, it was a challenge to have anyone show up to my bir...

July 4th, 2008. OK. It's about independence, our freedom, what being an American is all about. But the art of pyrotechnics? Well, in 2008...it's all about the fireworks. Here's a fun site to find out who is showing what and where: http://www.fireworksguide.com/Even if wildfires are dampening Northern California shows (there has been a ban due to the breadth of the current fires and the very dry, da...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Well, if you are looking to stave off aging or find out the latest in biomedical advances in the "disease" of aging, AND you live in Los Angeles, head over to UCLA and join in on the conference: AGINGThe Disease - The Cure - The Implications(Aging 2008)If you prefer a bit of theater to avoid all thoughts of aging and spend some time reconoitering with your...

Take a good look at who is driving US Postal Service trucks these days and you'll be pleasantly surprised. When push comes to shove you can always count on Boomers and 50 Plussers to deliver your mail..."Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these courageous couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."Are you 50+? Know someone 50+? Don't miss out - Gen Plus is...

Life Two is this week's host of our weekly carnival and I'm posting early, so you can get a head start...because it is a really good one (at least WE think so!) Remember Penny Candy?? I do.Are you 50+? Know someone 50+? Don't miss out - Gen Plus is reinventing 50 Plus....