A fifty-something woman abandons a successful career, dons a backpack, and travels solo around the world for 6 months, searching for joy and purpose in her life. Now back home, she resides in Sarasota, Florida while she is writing a book about her experience and planning her next long-term trip.
Recent PostsWhat’s on the minds of our eclectic little group of baby boomers as we head into the holiday season? Visit VABoomer.com to read a summary of the issues being discussed and then click through to read the full version of the posts that pique your...
Pyramid of 200 painted bowling balls are stacked in the front yard of "Whimzy," home of artists Todd Ramquist and Kiaralinda Everywhere I went in the small village of Safety Harbor, Florida, people told me the same thing: “You have to...
Throughout the ages, religious orders have traditionally offered lodging and a bite to eat in return for a small donation. Although few were aware of it until very recently, this tradition continues today. Convents and monasteries around the globe su...
Well it’s Monday, and that means we’re in for another round of fascinating posts from the demented minds of our baker’s dozen Blogging Boomer carnival participants. And speaking of demented, I’ve always wondered about the titl...
When Dr. Robert Andrews first proposed that a series of historically accurate, educational murals be painted on downtown buildings in Punta Gorda, Florida, some residents opposed the idea, insisting the murals would be nothing more than “graffi...
Southwest Airlines has always been one of my favorite carriers, a position which was recently reinforced when they refused to charge the onerous $100 checked luggage fee being levied by other airlines. My confidence in Southwest escalated another not...
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EnncraveHi Barbara,
I always wanted to hear WW2. Your post reminded me also of my parents' war stories about these planes in the Philippine skies, particularly the island of Leyte where I was born and the place Gen. Douglas MacArthur landed to liberate our country.
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