"I can't be a pessimist, because I'm alive. To be a pessimist means that you have agreed that human life is an academic matter." -- James Baldwin

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Blogging Boomers Carnival #235

   For a special post-Thanksgiving edition of the best in Baby Boomer blogging, check out Midlife Crisis Queen. She offers some links to other blogs where Baby Boomers analyze the economy and what its effects are on our retirement plans, our long-term marriages, and our charitable donations.

     Other bloggers look at the other side of the equation. They count their blessings. They appreciate what they have instead of feeling disappointed at what they don't have, and they consider the beneficial health effects of feeling grateful every day. I especially recommend Katie Foster's post, Stop and Smell the Roses and Be Grateful, which features a short, inspiring look through the lens of a time-lapse photographer.

5 comments:

Taradharma said...

found your blog via JJ. I, too, will ck out those links....very interested in the topics!

Saw a great story on NBC news last night about older BB women moving in together to share expenses, have a nice home, enjoy the companionship (a la Golden Girls). I think it's a fine idea!

Joanna Jenkins said...

I'm always on the lookout for good posts. THanks for the tip. I'll check them out.
jj

Arkansas Patti said...

I am someone who enjoys the positive so I will check out smell the roses. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Sightings,
The video regarding being grateful was a life changer. I'm watching it over and over again.

Thanks for the link.

schmidleysscribblins,wordpress.com said...

Oh, the optomism of upper middle class boomers. Dianne