8th March, 2010 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
According to American Express OPEN Economic Pulse, the baby boomer generation is not overly optimistic as to where the economy is going. Men are more postive than women however, and think the next 12 to 18 months will see some improvement.
Women are also more stressed out by the state of the economy than men. So how are they dealing with it? They are networking more and looking for referrals, joint ventures, new revenue streams and are using their personalities, contacts and ingenuity to keep their businesses running.
Since women have always been able to juggle many hats, this is…
22nd February, 2010 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
Another grey day in Miami Beach, but at least the temperature
is 70. I left the North over 50 years ago, to escape the snow
and cold. I’ve never missed it–not the seasons, nor the
weather. Although my personal temperature changed after all
my chemo treatments, and my favorite temp is 65 to 75, I just
hate the cold.
This was a very busy birthday weekend. My kids took me out to
a wonderful Cuban restaurant on Friday evening, then came over
with my ex-son-in-law and his wife on Saturday for brunch,…
18th February, 2010 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and I spent it with my kids, granddaughter and great grandson. We went out to dinner and it was wonderful to see all the families that were there with their younger and older relatives (many in wheelchairs). Reminded me of how much my Mom loved going out to dinner no matter how difficult it was.
Of course, I wished all my animals a Happy Valentine’s Day as well, as they are the ones who keep me company all the time. Boomers are interesting folk because they are sandwiched between young and old and seem to be…
18th February, 2010 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
I live in Miami Beach and the surrounding area supports a large Haitian community. There are so many fund raising efforts going on and I know many of you are confused as to where and to whom you should contribute. I have discoveed a program called “Nourish the Children” that donates directly to the people and will deliver a daily meal to a child for 30 days for only $22. If you are interested, please be in touch with me and I can give you the information on how to do it. Boomers are the current leaders in the world and…
18th February, 2010 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
When you are first starting out in business, you are so busy “making it” that all you can think about is networking, contacts, getting new clients, servicing the ones you have and making your business more unique and desirable. As you get older, you begin to value the friendships you’ve had for a long time and the new ones you are creating.
This past Sunday I went to the Miami City Ballet and it was wonderful. I was given a ticket by a woman from my gym whose friend couldn’t go. It was terrific and we are starting a great…
18th February, 2010 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
Happy New Year to everyone. This was the quietest time I’ve ever had. I guess when you get to be a boomer and beyond, you quiet things down. I spent NYEve at a movie, came home, had dinner and cheese and crackers with my one glass of White Zinfindel, the only wine I can tolerate, and spent the night with my pets. Terrific!
Saw a lot of movies over the two weeks–five to be exact. One reminded me of my life–the one with George Clooney–but that was made before the last security scare so I am waiting to see what…
18th February, 2010 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
This was a busy weekend of catching up on the movies. Saw “Up in the Air” and saw my life flash by me in every scene, except I did have a home life so it wasn’t as bad. I enjoyed the movie but don’t think it rates the best picture designation or all the awards it is nominated for. I then went on to “It’s Complicated” and thought it asbolutely delightful. The entire theatre was laughing throughout the entire film. Everyone was delightful and many years ago, when I thought of the “perfect man” if I ever lost my husband, I came…
22nd December, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
My internet went out and I felt helpless. It’s a shame when our lives depend on technology so much. Turns out it was a bad modeum and now I feel whole again. It’s the same way with electricity. When it goes out, there are no lights, no airconditioning, no TV and you feel as if you’re on a desert island. The only good thing is I cook with a gas stove–except I really don’t cook. I boil water and put eggs in it.
Since I saw you last, I have attended two very small business growth seminars. Only
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7th December, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Spent a wonderful time in Key West attending an advanced speaker school. They gave me a great aha! I have been writing to all you wonderful boomers and beyond about being Spunky Old Broads. Their advice was that I really needed to appeal to the children of the S.O.B.’s Maybe that’s true–I really don’t know, but if it is, I will need to change my message a little bit and get the facts out to that population.
Celebrated my son’s birthday on Friday, and he is a member of that generation. Often called “The Sandwich Generation” because they take
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30th November, 2009 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments
Last week was wonderful. We celebrated Thanksgiving with 13 people and my great grandson. A lot of work, but well worth it. Many friends and family as well. It was my husband's favorite holiday so we keep the tradition going and feel like he is still with us. It was our anniversary week as well and today would have been my son's 53rd birthday. So a lot of sentiment going on.
I also went to the opera. Not sure how I feel about it. I love music and now that they have all the subtitles above, it is much easier…
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