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Remembering Whitney Houston

2012-02-12T10:11:00.000-08:00

I was very sad to hear that Whitney Houston has passed away. It sounds like she had been having problems days before her death. I have always loved and admired her talent and was sad when through the years things were unraveling for her. I plan to focus on what she gave to us and a good example is this link:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/whitney-houston-performed-greatest-national-anthem-sports-history-020851426.html

Alzheimer's Hope

2012-01-29T06:21:00.000-08:00

My aunt stumbled across this on the internet. It sounds very hopeful. I am already using pure, organic coconut oil presently. I sure am interested in this benefit!

http://downloads.cbn.com/cbnnewsplayer/cbnplayer.swf?aid=27477

Check it out.

Take care!

Sandy

FREE HDTV

2012-01-28T16:41:00.000-08:00

I was floored by the Mohu Leaf Antenna. I bought one, easily installed it and have free HDTV in our bedroom. I am attempting to reduce cable bills. Ours is presently $157 a month for cable, internet and TV. I am getting 22 HD channels in the bedroom for FREE from local TV Stations broadcasting around 10 to 13 miles away in Portland. I am thrilled. I plan to learn about the streaming of TV shows and movies now. We will still need internet, but I think we will be able to knock off around $60 a month in the cable TV portion.

You need a digital tuner either separate or built into your TV, best to have a new flat screen TV to take advantage of the HD your local channels are broadcasting. If they are if fact broadcasting in HD. Anyway, there are excellent reviews on Amazon. There are many happy customers with this "Made in America" product.
Happy Trails, you can find this on my page for bargains.
http://sheboomers.com/bargains.html
Have a lovely day! Sandy

Prevent Alzheimer's Disease.

2012-01-21T09:30:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I watched the Dr. Oz show on Alzheimer's Disease. A scary thought for many and I think us boomers are more afraid of memory loss than cancer! There is a new book out on prevention of this treacherous disease. I do take steps to prevent Alzheimer's. There is a lot a person can do. I recommend everyone take steps years before the normal age of onset to prevent it. The name of the book is The Alzheimer's Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life. You can find a link to it on my home page www.sheboomers.com

Here is a link to the Dr. Oz website discussing Alzheimer prevention.

Thank you for popping in

Sandy

Tax time is here!

2012-01-15T09:16:00.000-08:00

Good day!
I was going over my taxes from last year, I noticed a tax credit I hoped would be in force this year for working people. It was in effect in 2009 and 2010 but not in 2011. For some tax tips and advice:

http://www.taxgirl.com/ask-the-taxgirl/

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/tax-tips-for-2011-2011-01-07

Happy New Year to all! I plan to make this one a great one!

Take care!

Sandy

Happy Thanksgiving and beyond!

2010-11-17T18:15:00.000-08:00

This is the time of year when many of us reflect on our blessings. I lost a mother in law in July 2010 and my beloved Dad in August 2010. My dad had suffered with the after effects of cancer treatment for 7 years. I will miss him forever... and ever. I am happy though, that he is now at peace and taking time for himself. He endured beyond what anyone should.

My mom, sister and I are now closer than we have ever been. This is one of those gifts from the sad loss of Dad. We have always loved one another, but now there is more of a closeness, and time of reflecting for all of us. We have had our parents over 50 years and they had each other for over 60 years. Wow! Gifts of love and relationships at its finest.

It is Thanksgiving soon. I do hope for all that are on this earth, whether it is blood family or acquired family or friends, wishing and hoping for a place for all to feel togetherness.

Take care... Sandy

Fall is here...

2010-10-29T14:19:00.000-07:00

Good day everyone,

I have been away for a time. My husband's mom passed away in July and my dad passed away in August. Things have been busy and sad of course.

I hope all is good with you out there. I am enjoying the fall. It is relaxing to have less chores to do. I love spending time outside in spring, summer and early fall, but enjoy this time when the yard work is not on my to do list.

What are all of you doing this fall?

Ingore the News...

2010-06-03T17:43:00.000-07:00

Sounds bold, ignore the news. My husband and I were just watching it and the oil slick problem arose. I suggest, all of us to affirm what we want in this world, clean oceans, healthy forests, etc. Focus on what we desire, not on what we are afraid of, worry about, etc. Miracles happen everyday. The energy we put out multiplies, so I am now and in the future, going to put out positive energy, let the higher power take on the big problems, and focus on a warm and fuzzy world. If you also join this thinking all of it will multiply. It starts with one person, it spreads and the good spreads.

Thank you for listening.... Power to the positive universe!

Life is Lovely!

2010-06-02T18:08:00.000-07:00

I have been practicing the "Law of Attraction" lately, and I must say, life does improve. I have read a number of authors on the subject. Favorite is: Robert Anthony. I also love the book called, Write it down, make it happen. I bought 3 copies and keep one and loan out the other 2. It is a really good book on writing down what you would like and making it happen. She tells stories of real people who have done this and what they wrote came true. At the end of each chapter, she then says, it is your turn. She has exercises to do in writing. It is a very interesting and USEFUL book. If you don't want to buy it, your library probably has it.

Have a wonderful day..... !

Sandy

Those blessings disquised!

2010-06-01T18:41:00.000-07:00

Hi!
How are all of you today! Hope all is good with you.

Tonight we pulled out our fridge to find out the model number of the filter for the water and ice. It was dusty back there, so we cleaned up. My husband noticed a small leak out of the pipe in the wall that went into the fridge. The leak started spraying, he had to turn off the water at the street. He was p.o.ed! He is at the store getting a blocking plug.

I continued to clean and realized the blessing here. He will too... If we had not decided to pull out the fridge, get the number off the filter we would not have known of that small leak. The wall is soggy around the pipe in the wall. It has been leaking a bit for awhile. We now can get it fixed without coming home from work with a flood in the kitchen. I am grateful for the find. It is a pain in the behind, but it could have been so much worse! Blessings come in unusual ways sometimes.

All will be fine. Find a ray of sunshine in unusual places.... :-)

Happy Tuesday!

More Law of Attraction...

2010-05-29T10:33:00.000-07:00

Good day!

It is a lovey day too. "The Law of Attraction" in simple terms, it is like attracting like. So if I am in a glum mood I will attract similar things to myself. If I am in a happy mood I will attract good things. What we put out, comes back to us multiplied, so you can bet I am doing my best to be putting out positive energy.

I made some little cards around the size of a business card. They have a pretty picture of flowers or other things on them that make me smile and they say, "I choose to feel good now." This was taken from an audio book by Robert Anthony. I have them in various places in the house, in my car, at work and so on. Taking time out throughout the day to check in, get into the moment and read the card, then think of things that make me feel happy, or I think of things I am grateful for. This a good way to keep positive vibrations coming out of me and into the universe. I would challenge everyone to do a 30 day test. Monitor what you think about during the day. When worry, fear, anger, jealousy or any other negative feeling pops up, say, I am feeling negative emotions right now, I think I will stop and think of something that makes me feel good. You cannot hold a negative and positive feeling at the same time. So pick the positive one. Do this for a month and see if your life starts having little miracles happen.

Have a marvelous day!

The Law of Attraction

2010-05-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of the "Law of Attraction"? It is a Law that works in all of our lives at every moment. We can use it to our favor, or we can do the opposite. I first learned of it about 25 years ago. I was working on increasing my knowledge of it then. I got married, had a lovely step son and kind of forgot about it. I am now, re-learning it. It is awesome and worth investigating. "Thoughts become things."

There are some very good books written on this subject. I believe it is worth researching if you have not heard of it, or would like to learn more.

I will now be writing on this subject in my blog. I have neglected this blog for the most part because I felt I did not have anything very important to talk about. This IS IMPORTANT and one of the most useful things you can learn for yourself. Start with books written by Dr. Robert Anthony. I love the book, Beyond Positive Thinking.

Have a lovely day! More to come soon....

Sandy

Checking in...

2009-06-10T17:02:00.000-07:00

Times are tough in this country. I see some businesses thriving and some offering the deals of the century. I am grateful to have a job now. I have been in the unemployment line a few times over the years. There are many people losing jobs who have been with their company or organization for many years.

There are bright spots, too. Some of the innovations that make people rich, pop up in this type of economy. Look for the things that are lacking or could be useful now, and possibly find your niche! There is always room for new inventions and ideas to improve how things are done. My local paper was mentioning new start up companies that were doing great. People who were let go, started up a company. Possibly a dream they had had in the past, but never had the time to pursue.

I do hope all turns around soon, and we can get this country back to its' prosperous self again. It is a difficult time for many.

Take care all... Sandy

Ranking 5th in home foreclosures

2009-02-22T12:56:00.000-08:00

Hopefully this economy will find the bottom soon and start making the climb up. Having heard we still have some months if not a few years to go, are not comforting words for many. The state I live in, Oregon, has the 5th highest rate of home foreclosures. A company in California, named RealtyTrac, Inc. lists foreclosed homes. I am not sure where the statistics came from. My local paper had an article recently. If you are one who is close or going through foreclosure, there are steps to take. A government website can be of help: http://www.hud.gov/foreclosure/index.cfm

Lets all hang in there and keep positive thoughts going. What we put out will come back to us multiplied, so positive is good even in tough times.

Babyboomers Job Search

2009-01-27T06:55:00.000-08:00

Good day!

I see I have not been on my blog for quite awhile. I went back to work full time in the end of October and have been very busy. I am not complaining, in this economy I am grateful for a job. On my website there is a page with job help for Baby Boomers and beyond:

http://www.sheboomers.com/careers.html

I have been watching the news and local paper for any sites I could find. I hope if you are looking for a job, you will find one or more of those sites useful.

Good luck to all through this tough economic time in our country. I am keeping positive, as it is contagious and it is a good thing to spread around.

Sandy

Money Matters

2008-11-09T12:42:00.000-08:00

Just added some links for job hunting help and for those who would like to find legitimate places to look for work at home ideas. http://www.sheboomers.com/careers.html

I have looked for many hours, for the work at home websites that were legitimate. I found a large list of them on Good Morning America. Thank you Good Morning America! :-)

Check out the links when you get a minute if you are in need of a new or different career.

Have a wonderful day! Sandy

Money Matters

2008-11-02T14:40:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,
Is everyone as anxious as I am to have the election decided! I am hoping when it is over, people will feel some relief and start feeling more comfortable in the economy. This too shall pass, it always does. It can be difficult to go through. We have noticed a slow down in my husband's business the last 3 weeks. Work has really dropped off. So we are hoping things turn around soon and those with mortgage problems will get some help. Being one in the middle class I am hoping for relief for that group in the near future.
Best wishes through this tough economy and always.... Sandy

Boomers back in school...

2008-09-02T16:27:00.000-07:00

Good day!
I recently read an article about a Community College in my area getting a fairly large enrollment from 40, 50 and 60 year olds. I know I have read that a fair amount of boomers feel they will be working into retirement years. The article was stressing that many of these people were now looking for training in something they would enjoy and find fulfilling. I am at this point also. I have been racking my brain of late to find where I would like to work the next 10 years or so. I would like to make a contribution to the community. Anyone else out there having similar feelings?

Sandy

A four day Outing

2008-08-16T11:25:00.000-07:00

We went on a 4 day trip to a place called East lake. It is in Central Oregon. 4 couples went it was a relaxing and fun time. We all spent time fishing, barbecuing, walking and campfires every night. Time sure goes fast when you are out of town on a mini-vacation! Everyone there caught a fish except me. It became funny after awhile!

Vacation time

2008-07-26T14:48:00.000-07:00

Good day!
Getting ready for a small little trip to East Lake. It is a high lake outside of Bend, Oregon. We are renting a cabin and staying 4 days. 4 couples are going, it will be a great time. The fishing is very good there. We plan to catch rainbow trout, brown trout and Kokanee. Yum!
http://eastlakeresort.com/default.aspx?p=13
A few pictures to see. It will be a great picture taking opportunity too!
Anyone going on a trip in the near future?
Sandy

Sun Protection

2008-06-29T14:52:00.000-07:00

Tis the season for sun protection. I was not aware of a difference between sun block and sun screen. The sun block works immediately and the sun screen needs to be on for 1/2 hour to reach the strength to work. It needs to be reapplied every two hours also. The other very important item to protect are your eyes. Without correct sunglasses and a sun hat would be very helpful too, eye damage happens just like skin damage. Un-protected eyes can get cateracts and macular degeneration much easier, than protected eyes.

The 45 to 60ish stomach

2008-06-26T07:24:00.000-07:00

Good day! Thank you for stopping by. I am wondering if anyone in their middle age that has acquired the middle age belly bulge, has found a way to get rid of it. Most of the things I read on this subject, or pictures of people in magazines on the subject are younger women. That is when I had no stomach. My feeling on the subject is it has to do with depleting hormones. I am not interested in taking hormones so that would not be an option. Just about every friend I have at my age (50 or so), is experiencing this new stomach they didn't use to have. I realize there are some women who never have this problem and I am very happy for them. If anyone out there has a trick to shrink the belly, please post a comment.

Have a great day! Sandy

New Subjects coming on Sheboomers

2008-06-22T13:08:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, thank you for stopping by. There will be new subjects soon on www.sheboomers.com

There will be bargain beauty items, household money and time savers along with tips for some little things that can come up for us. I am scouring out helpful ideas and money and time saving tips in many areas. I think we can all use more time in our busy days and saving money is is always great. They say everything goes on sale at some time or another.

If anyone out there finds a find, go ahead and post it! Everyone will appreciate it.

Have a great day! Sandy

Boomers hearing

2008-06-16T07:14:00.000-07:00

Recently I have been reading they estimate 15% of baby boomers suffer some hearing loss. They blame the rock and rolls years and other things such as; we were the first generation to have these loud noises on a regular basis. Gas lawn mowers, chain saws and noisy traffic. There will be many of us getting hearing aids, more so than any previous generation. It would be nice if we had a universal type of health coverage as many European countries have. Many more people in Europe have hearing aids because they are paid for by the government.

Gas saving ideas

2008-06-04T16:30:00.000-07:00

Everyday I hear someone talking of the recent gas prices. I am lucky to work a few miles from home and drive a relatively frugal gas drinker. There are some websites that can help with this problem affecting so many! www.gasbuddy.com, www.edmunds.com/advice/fueleconomy/articles/106842/article.html, http://www.aaaorid.com/news/gas_prices.asp
http://www.shareyourride.net/
The link above is to find car pools. It gets a great deal of hits so you may have to check back.
Keeping the car tuned, the tires filled with air and a clean air filter will help some.
Share your ideas!

Just turned 50!

2008-05-17T07:23:00.001-07:00

Good day!

I turned 50 yesterday and am happy to have turned that milestone. They say life begins at 50!
Any of you others had that birthday or another milestone birthday recently? Visit www.sheboomers.com.

Just turned 50!

2008-05-17T07:23:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I turned 50 yesterday and am happy to have turned that milestone. They say life begins at 50!
Any of you others had that birthday or another milestone birthday recently?

How is everyone?

2008-02-17T13:45:00.000-08:00

Good day,

My life has been a bit busy and disrupted in the recent past. My best friend Donna, past away yesterday morning after a two year battle with cancer. It is very strange to think she will not be here anymore and that we won't be visiting and spending time together. We knew each other for 37 years. Not possible to replace a friend like that. She was a very special person and will be missed by many.

I will post again soon.... Best to all. Talk to you soon.

Sandy

Greetings!

2008-02-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

Welcome all!

Sheboomers is a new website and will be growing as time goes by. I hope you all find something of interest on it. There are plans to be adding more subjects and info on a wide array of topics.

Living in the Northwest, we have been under a super soaker for quite awhile. Today, though, it is 52 degrees with sun breaks and I am about to go off for a walk. A friend and I are getting out and walking as much as possible. We both want to improve our shapes in the coming year.

What are all of you ladies up to?