Christmas presents 1957 at age 3, good times & strong economy Kudos to Tom Brokaw and his book titled “The Greatest Generation”. Likewise, a shout-out of appreciation to my dad and all my uncles who served in the military during WW2. In fact, I extend a giant thank-you to EVERYONE from my parents’ generation who playedContinue reading “Boomers: The Twilight Generation”
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Why is the boomer generation being decimated?
Low income, working class and even middle-class boomers have become expendable liabilities I always considered a “bell curve” to be the norm. In school there were the few kids at the dumb end and a few brainiacs at the other end. The majority constituting the fat, middle section of the bell curve was considered theContinue reading “Why is the boomer generation being decimated?”
Alternatives to the American Nightmare
Reflecting back on life now that I’m a boomer and now that my kids are starting their careers, I offer the following alternatives to the American Dream myths: Myth 1: Home ownership That dream became a nightmare with ever escalating house prices and rising interest rates. The dream crusher was caused when housing became aContinue reading “Alternatives to the American Nightmare”
Anything can be accomplished with ENOUGH !!!
It’s an odd title for a blog so here’s my explanation: ENOUGH as used here means bringing to bear sufficient resources (i.e, money, manpower, equipment, whatever it takes) to accomplish the task at hand, usually this pertains to a challenge previously considered unsolvable or overwhelming. Why am I thinking about this? Several reasons: During ThanksgivingContinue reading “Anything can be accomplished with ENOUGH !!!”
Cashing Out
I was thinking of the following riddle the other day: Question: What do you call it when you die pennyless? Answer: Good timing This also remined me of the February anniversary of my fathers death some years ago when he died basically of old age at 93. He had a good life, survived WW2, workedContinue reading “Cashing Out”
Let’s Replace Mall Mayhem Day
First of all, a brief history lesson. Over the last several years, the day after Christmas (December 26th) has become mall mayhem day. Why? Several reasons: Kids home from school. Time on their hands. Maybe they have “cabin fever”, cooped up in houses, especially if the weather is inclement. Kids are flush with cash andContinue reading “Let’s Replace Mall Mayhem Day”
Dunn Writes Well 