This photo is priceless - look at the little kitten.
Its mum survived thanks to the fireman.
Saturday, 4 May 2013
Macular Degeneration Awareness Week 2013, Sun 26 May to Sat 1 June
I first noticed this poster in my local library so thought lots of baby boomers might be interested in this topic too.+Ita Buttrose is the Patron of Macular Disease Foundation Australia as well as
Australian of the Year 2013
I copied this information from the website:
"Reaching out to help all those with a macular disease
The Foundation will provide information, guidance and support for the many macular diseases, primarily macular degeneration but also diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and macular dystrophies.
This change reflects the need for support and services to be available across all macular diseases."
Ita's involvement with the organisation came about through her father.
Like Ita it is personal for me too, as my mum has macular degeneration as well as some of my closest friends.
Here's the contact details:
Support Line phone number 1800 111 709
The link for more information is www.mdfoundation.com.au
info@mdfoundation.com.au
+Vision Australia has also been helpful in so many ways too. A big thank you to the Melbourne and Southport/GoldCoast offices of that organisation too.
Conact details:
General enquiries 1300 84 74 66
www.visionaustralia.org
info@visionaustralia.org
Thursday, 2 May 2013
Ohhh baby boomer memories . . .
This journey is bringing back memories of taking my son on train trips at that age! He is now 28.
Us baby boomer mums quickly became experts on the different types of cars, planes, tractors, trains etc that were around at the time. I still vividly remember learning what a 'spoiler' was. (I am one of those people who views cars as something with 4 wheels that takes me from A to B so as you can imagine, I was on a steep learning curve.)
Anyway better stop writing, the 'little man' has told me we have arrived in Melbourne . . .
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Monday, 22 April 2013
Lest We Forget
This statue oozes mateship and so much more
Lest We Forget all those who have seen active duty
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Fifty SHEDS Of Grey
My ‘not so’ old school mate sent this article but reckons he doesn’t know
anything about the novel Fifty Shades of Grey – 'whatever you say RM'.
The novel “Fifty Shades Of Grey” has seduced women – and baffled blokes. Now, Fifty Sheds Of Grey, offers a treat for the men. The book has author Colin Grey recounting his love encounters at the bottom of the garden. Here are some extracts.......
Fifty Sheds Of Grey
We tried various positions – round the back, on the side, up against a wall...
but in the end we came to the conclusion the bottom of the garden was the only place for a good shed.
She stood before me, trembling in my shed.
“I’m yours for the night,” she gasped, “You can do whatever you want with me.”
So I took her to Bunning’s.
She knelt before me on the shed floor and tugged gently at first, then harder until finally it came.
I moaned with pleasure. Now for the other boot.
Ever since she read THAT book, I’ve had to buy all kinds of ropes, chains and shackles.
She still manages to get into the shed, though.
“Put on this rubber suit and mask,” I instructed, calmly.
“Mmmm, kinky!” she purred.
“Yes,” I said, “You can’t be too careful with all that asbestos in the shed roof.”
“I’m a very naughty girl,” she said, biting her lip. “I need to be punished.”
So I invited my mum to stay for the weekend.
“Harder!” she cried, gripping the workbench tightly. “Harder!”
“Okay,” I said. “What’s the gross national product of Nicaragua?”
I lay back exhausted, gazing happily out of the shed window.
Despite my concerns about my inexperience, my rhubarb had come up a treat.
“Are you sure you can take the pain?” she demanded, brandishing stilettos.
“I think so,” I gulped. “Here we go, then,” she said, and showed me the receipt.
“Hurt me!” she begged, raising her skirt as she bent over my workbench.
“Very well,” I replied. “You’ve got fat ankles and no dress sense.”
“Are you sure you want this?” I asked. “When I’m done, you won’t be able to sit down for weeks.”
She nodded. “Okay,” I said, putting the three-piece lounge suite on eBay.
“Punish me!” she cried. “Make me suffer like only a real man can!”
“Very well,” I replied, leaving the toilet seat up.
The novel “Fifty Shades Of Grey” has seduced women – and baffled blokes. Now, Fifty Sheds Of Grey, offers a treat for the men. The book has author Colin Grey recounting his love encounters at the bottom of the garden. Here are some extracts.......
Fifty Sheds Of Grey
We tried various positions – round the back, on the side, up against a wall...
but in the end we came to the conclusion the bottom of the garden was the only place for a good shed.
She stood before me, trembling in my shed.
“I’m yours for the night,” she gasped, “You can do whatever you want with me.”
So I took her to Bunning’s.
She knelt before me on the shed floor and tugged gently at first, then harder until finally it came.
I moaned with pleasure. Now for the other boot.
Ever since she read THAT book, I’ve had to buy all kinds of ropes, chains and shackles.
She still manages to get into the shed, though.
“Put on this rubber suit and mask,” I instructed, calmly.
“Mmmm, kinky!” she purred.
“Yes,” I said, “You can’t be too careful with all that asbestos in the shed roof.”
“I’m a very naughty girl,” she said, biting her lip. “I need to be punished.”
So I invited my mum to stay for the weekend.
“Harder!” she cried, gripping the workbench tightly. “Harder!”
“Okay,” I said. “What’s the gross national product of Nicaragua?”
I lay back exhausted, gazing happily out of the shed window.
Despite my concerns about my inexperience, my rhubarb had come up a treat.
“Are you sure you can take the pain?” she demanded, brandishing stilettos.
“I think so,” I gulped. “Here we go, then,” she said, and showed me the receipt.
“Hurt me!” she begged, raising her skirt as she bent over my workbench.
“Very well,” I replied. “You’ve got fat ankles and no dress sense.”
“Are you sure you want this?” I asked. “When I’m done, you won’t be able to sit down for weeks.”
She nodded. “Okay,” I said, putting the three-piece lounge suite on eBay.
“Punish me!” she cried. “Make me suffer like only a real man can!”
“Very well,” I replied, leaving the toilet seat up.
Monday, 15 April 2013
Baby boomers - Thought of the day
Money can't buy . . .
- health
- well-being
- a clear conscience
- a sense of humour
- taste
- style
- discrimination
- wit
- wisdom and
- intelligence.
Baby boomers - yes, we can relate to this
Thanks to the Guru for sending this. Carolyn and I had a good laugh - hope you do too.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD? WELL......YOU'LL LOVE THIS ONE!
MY NAME IS ALICE SMITH AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST. I NOTICED HIS DENTAL DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME.
SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK HAIRED BOY WITH THE SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO.
COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN?
UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT.
THIS BALDING, GREY HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS FAR TOO OLD TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE. AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL .
'YES, YES I DID. I'M A MORGANNER! 'HE BEAMED WITH PRIDE.
'WHEN DID YOU LEAVE TO GO TO COLLEGE?' I ASKED
HE ANSWERED, IN 1965.. WHY DO YOU ASK?
'YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!' I EXCLAIMED.
HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.
THEN THE UGLY,
OLD,
BALD,
WRINKLED,
FAT ARSED,
GREY HAIRED,
DECREPIT,
BASTARD ASKED..
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THAT OLD? WELL......YOU'LL LOVE THIS ONE!
MY NAME IS ALICE SMITH AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH A NEW DENTIST. I NOTICED HIS DENTAL DIPLOMA, WHICH BORE HIS FULL NAME.
SUDDENLY, I REMEMBERED A TALL, HANDSOME, DARK HAIRED BOY WITH THE SAME NAME HAD BEEN IN MY SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS SOME 30-ODD YEARS AGO.
COULD HE BE THE SAME GUY THAT I HAD A SECRET CRUSH ON, WAY BACK THEN?
UPON SEEING HIM, HOWEVER, I QUICKLY DISCARDED ANY SUCH THOUGHT.
THIS BALDING, GREY HAIRED MAN WITH THE DEEPLY LINED FACE WAS FAR TOO OLD TO HAVE BEEN MY CLASSMATE. AFTER HE EXAMINED MY TEETH, I ASKED HIM IF HE HAD ATTENDED MORGAN PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL .
'YES, YES I DID. I'M A MORGANNER! 'HE BEAMED WITH PRIDE.
'WHEN DID YOU LEAVE TO GO TO COLLEGE?' I ASKED
HE ANSWERED, IN 1965.. WHY DO YOU ASK?
'YOU WERE IN MY CLASS!' I EXCLAIMED.
HE LOOKED AT ME CLOSELY.
THEN THE UGLY,
OLD,
BALD,
WRINKLED,
FAT ARSED,
GREY HAIRED,
DECREPIT,
BASTARD ASKED..
'WHAT DID YOU TEACH?'
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Bit of fun (words) for baby boomers
The Washington Post's Mensa invitational asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting or changing only one letter, and supply a new definition. Some of the 2009 winning entries were:
Cashtration
The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.
Ignoranus
A person who is both stupid and an asshole.
Intaxication
Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realise it was your money to start with.
Sarchasm
The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.
Caterpallor
The colour you turn after finding half a worm in the fuit you are eating.
Inocullate
To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.
The Washington Post also published the winning submissions to its yearly contest in which readers were asked to supply alternate meanings for common words. Some of the winners were:
Coffee
The person upon whom one coughs.
Flabbergasted
Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.
Esplanade
To attempt an explanation while drunk.
Abdicate
To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
Testicle
A humorous question on an exam.
Frisbeetarianism
The belief that, after dealth, the soul flies up onto the roof and gets suck there.
Cashtration
The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.
Ignoranus
A person who is both stupid and an asshole.
Intaxication
Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realise it was your money to start with.
Sarchasm
The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.
Caterpallor
The colour you turn after finding half a worm in the fuit you are eating.
Inocullate
To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.
The Washington Post also published the winning submissions to its yearly contest in which readers were asked to supply alternate meanings for common words. Some of the winners were:
Coffee
The person upon whom one coughs.
Flabbergasted
Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.
Esplanade
To attempt an explanation while drunk.
Abdicate
To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.
Testicle
A humorous question on an exam.
Frisbeetarianism
The belief that, after dealth, the soul flies up onto the roof and gets suck there.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Baby boomers and Good Health Magazine May 2013 (hardcopy and app available)
As a big fan of Good Health Magazine - I can't wait for it to appear each month - I thought I would share a few gems with you: (This month my app version hasn't downloaded so I bought the magazine too)
P29 - Did you know
"Your idea of the 'perfect man' changes as you age. A current survey found . . .
25-34 : physical attraction and sexual compatibility are the most important factors
35-44: with the biological clock ticking, stability and success are important traits if you're looking to start a family
45-54: this age group wants security. They want someone on whom they can depend, and
55+: intelligence, shared values and a sense of humour are key. Good sex is important too.
_____________________________________
P140 - Global roaming for one.
"Single households are on the rise and the travel industry is finally catching on. Michael Gebicki reports on five specialist travel operators offering packages for solo travellers."
______________________________________
Of course, there is heaps more to read, why not try it!
P29 - Did you know
"Your idea of the 'perfect man' changes as you age. A current survey found . . .
25-34 : physical attraction and sexual compatibility are the most important factors
35-44: with the biological clock ticking, stability and success are important traits if you're looking to start a family
45-54: this age group wants security. They want someone on whom they can depend, and
55+: intelligence, shared values and a sense of humour are key. Good sex is important too.
_____________________________________
P140 - Global roaming for one.
"Single households are on the rise and the travel industry is finally catching on. Michael Gebicki reports on five specialist travel operators offering packages for solo travellers."
______________________________________
Of course, there is heaps more to read, why not try it!
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Baby boomer positive quote of the day
Wendy whom I met last year when we were both completing a course together - and who gained a new job after searching for some time - shared the following with me today:
'After three months I think I am having the best year of my professional life. I absolutely love the job and have a great team to support me.'
Let's share positive comments such as these as there is too much negativity out there!
SL
'After three months I think I am having the best year of my professional life. I absolutely love the job and have a great team to support me.'
Let's share positive comments such as these as there is too much negativity out there!
SL
Baby boomer gripe - Library Lovers (NOT)
I love the library - always have, even as a kid.
I go to my local library often to work/see what's new/use the computer/read magazines etc.
There are, of course, many others who love their library(s) and then there are others who have no concept of what a library is.
Scenario 1:
Loudly states after making everyone aware of her prescence 'how do I turn on the computer?'. 'What's the password?'.
Mobile phone rings. 'Hi, I'm in the library and can't get the . . . . . . . computer to work. I only want to print . . . . . .'
Gentle, patient soul in next cubicle to 'library lover (not)' assists and suggests she talk to the librarian. Librarian arrives for one of many visits.
Great news - person is on the computer! We all sign with relief.
Oh oh! Mobile phone rings. 'Yes, I am at the library trying to print. Can't get the . . . . . . . printer to work.'
You get the picture . . .
Person finally prints required pages and a COLLECTIVE sign of relief engulfs that section of the library as the person departs.
Scenario 2:
Guy sitting at library computer thought he was in his office. Used his mobile phone to talk to many people regarding jobs, legal matters, advice and TALKED VERY LOUDLY - why not!
Even got them to ring back on his mobile - why not!
A few days later I was reading an article in a weekend newspaper entitled 'suburban tweets'.
The gist of one of the tweets was noisy libraries and I wondered if this had been written by the guy that had been sitting next to me.
_______________
Most people get the fact that libraries are QUIET places.
There is a small sign in front of each computer asking people to take phone calls away from the area.
Isn't this just courtesy? People could always change phone settings?
Possible positive solutions:
I have a few, well, yep, not so positive solutions that come to mind which I won't detail here - good job I don't work in management at the local library!!!
You get the picture . . .
I go to my local library often to work/see what's new/use the computer/read magazines etc.
There are, of course, many others who love their library(s) and then there are others who have no concept of what a library is.
Scenario 1:
- Row of people working quietly using library computers
- Row of people working quietly in cubicles on own computers and ipads etc
- Many people quietly reading, browsing . . .
Loudly states after making everyone aware of her prescence 'how do I turn on the computer?'. 'What's the password?'.
Mobile phone rings. 'Hi, I'm in the library and can't get the . . . . . . . computer to work. I only want to print . . . . . .'
Gentle, patient soul in next cubicle to 'library lover (not)' assists and suggests she talk to the librarian. Librarian arrives for one of many visits.
Great news - person is on the computer! We all sign with relief.
Oh oh! Mobile phone rings. 'Yes, I am at the library trying to print. Can't get the . . . . . . . printer to work.'
You get the picture . . .
Person finally prints required pages and a COLLECTIVE sign of relief engulfs that section of the library as the person departs.
Scenario 2:
Guy sitting at library computer thought he was in his office. Used his mobile phone to talk to many people regarding jobs, legal matters, advice and TALKED VERY LOUDLY - why not!
Even got them to ring back on his mobile - why not!
- Are such people not aware we can hear them? Do they realise we can't concentrate on anything much but their business activities - not that we want to know, but we don't have a choice.
A few days later I was reading an article in a weekend newspaper entitled 'suburban tweets'.
The gist of one of the tweets was noisy libraries and I wondered if this had been written by the guy that had been sitting next to me.
_______________
Most people get the fact that libraries are QUIET places.
There is a small sign in front of each computer asking people to take phone calls away from the area.
Isn't this just courtesy? People could always change phone settings?
Possible positive solutions:
- Perhaps look at financial viability of locating a small printer near reception desk for one-off printing jobs.
- Staff could send a message to the computer screen of people like 'mighty mouth' asking for quietness or even come over in person and discuss?
- No more small signs - use BIG VISUALS please - or suggest that the use of the local newsagent's photocopier.
I have a few, well, yep, not so positive solutions that come to mind which I won't detail here - good job I don't work in management at the local library!!!
You get the picture . . .
Monday, 25 February 2013
Baby boomers . . . having fun between the sheets
Contrary to popular belief sex was not invented by the young.
Ita Buttrose, this year's Australian of the Year, says it may come as a shock to Generation Y that their grandparents still enjoy an active sex life.
'Young people have this misguided belief that older people don't think about sex at all,' Ms Buttrose, 71, said.
'I don't know what young people imagine will happen to them when they get older. There is plenty of evidence that older Australians enjoy an active sex life as much as younger ones do, they are just more discerning.'
More than one-third of men aged over 70 are still sexually active, according to research from the Monash Institute of Medical Research.
A separate study published in The Medical Journal of Australia found one-quarter of married women over 76 still had sex.
Ms Buttrose believes attitudes to ageing are changing thanks to the sheer number of baby boomers.
'The baby boomers are now entering the senior demographic and they have always been a group of people who have brought about change,' she said. 'After Fifty Shades of Grey, I think everyone is interested in erotic writing,' she said.
Patricia Weerakoon, a sex educator who gives presentations titled 'Sexy and 60-plus' in retirement villages, said the children of the sexual revolution were much more comfortable with intimacy. 'Today's older people are able to keep active and being sexually active is part of that,' Dr Weerakoon said.
Rob Brooks, a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of NSW, said humans were hard-wired to be intimate even without a reproductive imperative.
Author Rachel Browne
The Age newspaper, Melbourne
Monday 25 February 2013
Ita Buttrose, this year's Australian of the Year, says it may come as a shock to Generation Y that their grandparents still enjoy an active sex life.
'Young people have this misguided belief that older people don't think about sex at all,' Ms Buttrose, 71, said.
'I don't know what young people imagine will happen to them when they get older. There is plenty of evidence that older Australians enjoy an active sex life as much as younger ones do, they are just more discerning.'
More than one-third of men aged over 70 are still sexually active, according to research from the Monash Institute of Medical Research.
A separate study published in The Medical Journal of Australia found one-quarter of married women over 76 still had sex.
Ms Buttrose believes attitudes to ageing are changing thanks to the sheer number of baby boomers.
'The baby boomers are now entering the senior demographic and they have always been a group of people who have brought about change,' she said. 'After Fifty Shades of Grey, I think everyone is interested in erotic writing,' she said.
Patricia Weerakoon, a sex educator who gives presentations titled 'Sexy and 60-plus' in retirement villages, said the children of the sexual revolution were much more comfortable with intimacy. 'Today's older people are able to keep active and being sexually active is part of that,' Dr Weerakoon said.
Rob Brooks, a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of NSW, said humans were hard-wired to be intimate even without a reproductive imperative.
Author Rachel Browne
The Age newspaper, Melbourne
Monday 25 February 2013
Saturday, 23 February 2013
Baby-booming travel
Australia's 5.5 million baby boomers are travelling on short-term overseas and domestic trips more than any other age group.
Robert Upe
The Age 16 February 2013
'The boomers have arrived', says Kaye Fallick, publisher of seniors website YourLifeChoices. 'Many of them are reaching their 60s and transitioning into retirement. They no longer have the 9am-5pm burden, the kids are leaving home, and they realise that they can't wait forever to do their bucket list.'Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that the key age group for short-term departures has shifted from 45-49 in 2002 to 50-54 in 2012. A survey by YourLifeChoices also reveals that most are travelling to the UK, followed by New Zealand, the US, France and Italy.
Robert Upe
The Age 16 February 2013
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