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In response to: What's With Dentists?
Seattle Dentist [Visitor] · http://www.fidleronthetooth.com/
Why you were supposed to say that? Hehe! I think dentists really concerned about you.
Permalink 08/19/10 @ 23:45 In response to: That Computer Between My Ears
badboomer [Member] · http://www.desautel.net/
I believe the first official baby boomer year of birth is 1946. So perhaps you are a pre-boomer? LOL!
Yes, information overload can be a problem. Thank goodness for the reticular activating system, which helps us concentrate on what we think is most important. My over-active mind has been more of a blessing for me than a curse. It allows me to problem-solve effectively and fits well with my analytical, detail-oriented, logical nature.
Lack of self-awareness being a blessing is an interesting thought. For the self-aware, considering a lack of self-awareness probably results in negativity, while the non-self-aware are unable to consider the subject and thus do not know what they are missing.
BB
Yes, information overload can be a problem. Thank goodness for the reticular activating system, which helps us concentrate on what we think is most important. My over-active mind has been more of a blessing for me than a curse. It allows me to problem-solve effectively and fits well with my analytical, detail-oriented, logical nature.
Lack of self-awareness being a blessing is an interesting thought. For the self-aware, considering a lack of self-awareness probably results in negativity, while the non-self-aware are unable to consider the subject and thus do not know what they are missing.
BB
Permalink 07/15/10 @ 08:54 In response to: That Computer Between My Ears
Ian [Visitor] · http://personalwebreviews.ca
If 1947 qualifies as leading-edge boomer, I guess 1945 would make me cutting-edge. Not sure this is a distinction I am happy with.
The drawback of a mind constantly awash with too many information streams is that truly important stuff can get drowned out by background noise.
Perhaps the "lower" animals lack of self-awareness can be a blessing.
The drawback of a mind constantly awash with too many information streams is that truly important stuff can get drowned out by background noise.
Perhaps the "lower" animals lack of self-awareness can be a blessing.
Permalink 07/15/10 @ 07:27 In response to: The Sentient Belly
badboomer [Member] · http://www.desautel.net/
6'3" huh. On a pounds per inch basis, 200 would put you into my range.
My theory has always been that our metabolism slows down as we grow old, but appetite lags behind by about a year. Thus, we are always eating at the previous year's metabolism!!
My late wife was told by a doctor that, as long as she was taking anti-depressants, she would NOT be able to lose any weight.
BB
My theory has always been that our metabolism slows down as we grow old, but appetite lags behind by about a year. Thus, we are always eating at the previous year's metabolism!!
My late wife was told by a doctor that, as long as she was taking anti-depressants, she would NOT be able to lose any weight.
BB
Permalink 03/15/10 @ 08:24 In response to: The Sentient Belly
GoingLikeSixty [Visitor] · http://goinglikesixty.com
Yeah, I was a stringbean in high school too, except every decade I added 10 pounds or more. I'm tracking my progress in the sidebar on my blog.
I've lost a bunch but still have moobs and belly and love handles.
Tough to get those to go away. I'm focusing on them with weight training. I sure hope I can get rid of them.
My goal is to get to 200... and I"m 62 and 6'3"
I've lost a bunch but still have moobs and belly and love handles.
Tough to get those to go away. I'm focusing on them with weight training. I sure hope I can get rid of them.
My goal is to get to 200... and I"m 62 and 6'3"
Permalink 03/14/10 @ 11:58 In response to: Sunny Sequim
badboomer [Member] · http://www.desautel.net/
LOL! Sorry, we will send the warmth back to Florida when we are done with it!
BB
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Permalink 03/04/10 @ 20:39 In response to: Sunny Sequim
Inez Bracy [Visitor] · http://overfiftyfineandfancy.com
So you're the culprit! I wondered where my weather had gone.
I'm in Florida and am experiencing unrelenting COLD an rainy weather. Usually we have perhaps ten days when we need the heater and sweaters. This year we've used the heater, sweaters and long johns almost daily!
I'm in Florida and am experiencing unrelenting COLD an rainy weather. Usually we have perhaps ten days when we need the heater and sweaters. This year we've used the heater, sweaters and long johns almost daily!
Permalink 03/03/10 @ 16:38 In response to: Sunny Sequim
Christine Smith [Visitor]
This new site has everything for the generation over 50--articles about arts & entertainment, financial advice, retirement advice, health tips, and so much more...it's a community where we can share and enjoy!
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(The Other Side of 50)
Permalink 02/23/10 @ 08:24 In response to: Elvis is Still the King!
Software Tester [Visitor] · http://www.qmetry.com
My Favorite is "suspicious minds"!!
Permalink 02/22/10 @ 13:53 In response to: Elvis is Still the King!
FitnessOver50 [Visitor] · http://www.fitnessover50.org
A Little Less Conversation....
My favorite Elvis song. Never tire of it.
Peter
My favorite Elvis song. Never tire of it.
Peter
Permalink 02/01/10 @ 07:49 In response to: Announcing My First Published Book!!
Rita [Visitor] · http://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.com
Congratulations on your first book. May you write many more.
Rita blogging at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Rita blogging at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Permalink 12/26/09 @ 20:21 In response to: Evolution - Much More Than A Theory
howarrd [Member]
i agree with you...the facts and faith go hand in hand...they are complimentary, not contradictory. evolution is god's tool to tweak his creations.
Permalink 09/30/09 @ 18:47 In response to: Objectivity on the US Supreme Court
Dace [Visitor] · http://www.ferostashbox.com
I really like this!
Permalink 08/19/09 @ 17:25 In response to: The Black Hole of Technology
Marly [Visitor] · http://melindaqrcy23300.spaces.live.com/blog/
Thanks for writing this.
Permalink 04/22/09 @ 13:19 In response to: Retirement Delayed!
badboomer [Member] · http://www.desautel.net/
Thanks! Just make sure you are putting away as much as you can!
BB
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Permalink 02/23/09 @ 20:16 In response to: Retirement Delayed!
rhea [Visitor] · http://thegeminiweb.com
You lucky devil! Actually retiring. I am 50 and have no idea when that will happen.
Permalink 02/19/09 @ 12:22 In response to: Love Comes Into My Life, Yet Again!
Personal Injury [Visitor] · http://blog.personalinjurycaselaw.com
Hi
Looking for something else, but very fine site. All the best.
Looking for something else, but very fine site. All the best.
Permalink 02/18/09 @ 10:36 In response to: Less than Two Months to Go!
GoingLikeSixty [Visitor] · http://goinglikesixty.com
Congratulations.
Count your blessings.
Have great time and blog more!
Count your blessings.
Have great time and blog more!
Permalink 12/05/08 @ 13:36 In response to: Why are so Many Americans Republicans?
badboomer [Member] · http://www.desautel.net/
Yes, I agree with what you say, but I also am totally disgusted with the complete lack of fact-checking on the part of the mass media and regulatory agencies. It is insane that, when it comes to politics, anyone can say anything about anybody, and never get called on it.
I mean, elections are the vehicles through which complete power over our lives is given to individuals and Parties, and yet, lies and misleading statements are disseminated to the public without check! How crazy is that.
Every political televised debate should include a panel of experts in every field, which immediately fact-checks every statement by every candidate. Can you imagine how revealing that would be? LOL! We probably would not have any more debates!
BB
I mean, elections are the vehicles through which complete power over our lives is given to individuals and Parties, and yet, lies and misleading statements are disseminated to the public without check! How crazy is that.
Every political televised debate should include a panel of experts in every field, which immediately fact-checks every statement by every candidate. Can you imagine how revealing that would be? LOL! We probably would not have any more debates!
BB
Permalink 11/18/08 @ 07:53 In response to: Why are so Many Americans Republicans?
Rita [Visitor] · http://boomersurvive-thriveguide.com
So many people are Republicans because the Republican Party has very effective focus groups and public relations efforts. They take the information they gather and formulate in such a way as to play on people's needs and fears. That's how they get support and votes.
Then there's the right-wing element of the party. They promote hate of people who have different ideas or who look different. That's especially true of the right-wing talk show hosts.
I remember the days when the political discourse was much more polite. Moderate Republicans, a fading group, discussed things without all this hate. I wish we could return to those days.
Rita
Then there's the right-wing element of the party. They promote hate of people who have different ideas or who look different. That's especially true of the right-wing talk show hosts.
I remember the days when the political discourse was much more polite. Moderate Republicans, a fading group, discussed things without all this hate. I wish we could return to those days.
Rita
Permalink 11/15/08 @ 22:28 
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