"A man who correctly guesses a woman's age may be smart, but he's not very bright"...... Lucille Ball

Dear Babyboomers -

"A man who correctly guesses a woman's age may be smart, but he's not very bright....... " Lucille Ball. 

She was a smart woman who knew what she was talking about!  My reply when asked how old I am, is "If a woman tells you her age, she will tell you anything."  A special young friend of mine asked the other day, "How old are you?"  I paused significantly before answering, "I can't answer that question because I don't want to tell you a lie."  Of course as a 5 yr old he didn't really understand why I didn't want to reveal this basic fact but he has to learn early.

The reason I didn't tell a little white lie is because I have had my fingers severely burnt in a similar interaction, where a 5 year old just learning about numbers asked the same question (why are they so obsessed with age?)  I answered, foolishly, "39." 

"Oh, Clara,'' she said, squinting intently into my sunlit face and comparing it mentally with her mother's 30's face and said, "You haven't looked after your skin well."

I rest my case - you have to teach them early - do not ask a woman's age!

Honestly Clara/Lucille

Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American comedienne, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy and Life With Lucy. One of the most popular and influential stars in America during her lifetime, with one of Hollywood's longest careers, especially on television, Ball began acting in the 1930s, becoming both a radio actress and B-movie star in the 1940s, and then a television star during the 1950s. She was still making films in the 1960s and 1970s. - Wikipedia

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Babyboomers devouring Avocado Dip with wine for antiageing effects

Hi Babyboomers
I usually post food blogs at http://fitinyourjeanscuisine.blogspot.com/ but thought you might enjoy hearing about the amazing antiageing qualities of the avocado.
So what's all the fuss about Avocados?


Answer - They are an incredible superfood, as well as being delicious and versatile.






Avocado Dip - au naturale




My first tasting of avocado was as a newly married new foodie, discovering alternative foods to which my mum had served. In the 60's, avocados were referred to as Avocado Pears. Expecting a sweet taste, the oily, savoury taste and texture was a shock, a little like drinking your first cup of real coffee or glass of red wine.In designing a fingerfood menu Avocado Dip is a great start.
2 avocados – chopped or mashed
1/2 lebanese cucumber, sliced lengthways, deseeded, then chopped finely
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup Greek yoghurt
Sea salt and cracked pepper
Chopped Mint or basil (or both) added at the end
Serve with vegetable sticks and /or Lebanese bread toasted – Lebanese cucumber, carrot, celery, capsicum.
Or do what we do - simply scoop from the flesh of the avo with a cracker - (my favourite being 'Salt and Vinegar Rice crackers' but a low GI cracker or bread would be better)


Re Avos - Don't be like me in the past - thinking that they contained oils and therefore avoiding them when in fact they are great for maintaining a healthy weight since fats are vital for good health. (Avocados contain fat, 60% is monounsaturated, 20% is polyunsaturated, and only 20% is saturated.)


Avocados are a wonderful fruit containing a mass of vital nutrients and fibre, are low in sugar and salt free, and contain per 100g-11% of the RDI of vitamin A, 11% of Thiamin, 19% of Riboflavin, 21% of niacin, 42% of vitamin C and 13% of magnesium, to name a few.


While lowering cholesterol, being a fantastic antioxidant and brilliant for your skin, when consumed prior to or during alcohol, avocado inhibits the ability of alcohol to cause fatty liver. So next time you're having a glass of wine try eating home-made avocado dip with veggie sticks.


Eat more avo's
Clara

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'Successful retirement' and serious antiageing stuff welcomed

Dear Babyboomers

Thanks for your incredible response to my post "Serious Antiageing Stuff", which encourages me to continue along the passionate path I have chosen. 

The reason I feel passionate, is because the way I deal with an unknown future is to address it and put it out there for comment and because I know that there are many women (or men, not necessarily targeted), who would like to contribute to 'Ideas towards 'Successful Retirement'. 

There are many questions to ask, and discussions to have to reconcile the past with the present and future - let's do it!

Perhaps I will ask a question per day.  What do you think?
For the times - they are achanging. Go to http://www.babyboomerconnections.com.au/ to view the exciting decades we have spanned.

Cheers Clara


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Serious babyboomer anti-ageing stuff - It's now or never, Girls (and boys)

Dear Babyboomers

OK, let's get serious about this babyboomer anti-ageing stuff.  No, not the email jokes, and yes, some of them are underwhelmingly funny, ha ha, but others too close to the truth to be comfortable especially when one has experienced the occasional 'Senior's Moment' due to  inattention of the moment.  I have banned any ageist talk from my territory - trust me, your inner young vital self hears this stuff and absorbs it, so best to avoid it.

My darling husband, known blogwise as G, now knows better than to refer to me affectionately as, "Old Girl".  He now knows that all it gets him is a very negative response.   Also, G, you are not the detective on my brain case.  I am responsible for my own brain and don't need references to when I choose to be forgetful.  I  have been responsible for decades - which has ensured that the children in my care have been responsibly and lovingly  nutured. 

However, now they are responsible for themselves - yes - and now it is time for us.

OK, that's all I have to say for today.

Passionately Clara

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Vests and wraps to wear with jeans

Dear Babyboomers
We love our jeans - Here are some vests and wraps to wear with jeans/skinny jeans. Sheep to shawl is lovely for us.

My favourites  'Poncho Viva' and 'Bring out the Vest in you' since they remind me of the blending of colours we achieved with our weaving back in the 70's. 'Vest Assured' and 'Just in Time' also are reminiscent of the beautiful pieces which were woven with hand spun wool, some of which you spun from the fleece of your own sheep. The variations in the wool create the fabulous variations in text.

Clara

Sheep to Shawl...September 16th

Faux Fur For Fun...September15th

















Bring Out the Vest in You...September 14th

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Reconnecting with friends to share memories and fun in Noosaville

Dear Boomers
Just returned from a fabulous time at Noosaville with friends. 

One of the great  / comforting aspects about getting older is that you have time to re-connect with special friends, along with the appreciation that they shared the same memories / speak the same language / share the same future.

Noosaville lies next to Noosa Sound and Munna Point, along the Noosa River. (Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia). It has its own distinct village character while being close to essential modern conveniences, restaurants, cafés, motels and resorts.


Enjoy a picnic in the foreshore parklands or take a dip in the cool Noosa River. With its long stretch of walkways, the parkland is a popular destination for leisure or fitness. From early morning when the rowers glide along the river and the rainbow lorikeets greet the day, to sunset when the colourful sailing boats return to their moorings and the cafés begin to fill, Noosaville has a relaxed charm.

We enjoyed all of the above plus the extreme beauty of Noosa's fabulous coastline. Usually G provides a balance re shopping, but with Gail's expertise and encouraging words, "Great for travel etc", I shopped till I dropped.
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There's a Man in My Kitchen!

Dear Babyboomers
What do you do when "There's a man in my kitchen and he cooks a better than your average meal?" 

Answer - enjoy! And stay out of the kitchen. A monthly Mosman magazine, delivered free, a good read, glossy ads of what's available, where to go, a few recipes etc. When I returned from tutoring, it was opened at Pork with prunes, sage, sauteed apples and hazelnuts was G was in process. And this was a man whose previous inspiration was Carrots and Beans with the occasional Microwave Miracle.
Encore G


Clara

And from an expert chef - From 'Wisdom' by Andrew Zucherman - 'Love'


"Cooking is truly an act of love".....Jacques Pepin. . He moves on to say "Cook with love. Sit down around the table and share food with your children and your family. ....... You always communicate through cooking. You cannot cook indifferently, otherwise the food won't come across the right way.


There is a great deal of love which goes into the making of food, and you always cook for the other; maybe the purest expression of love is to cook for someone. I don't see myself alone, standing in front of the top of the sink and making a souffle of lobster. But as soon as someone else comes, whether it's your mother or your lover or your child or a friend; then you set up the table around you; you add to your table, and you open the wine."


.....and "I remember my daughter when she was small and standing in her crib for the first time that I gave her caviar and I put it on bread - butter and caviar - she licked it up and she said,"Encore Papa."
Clara's version of the meal http://fitinyourjeanscuisine.blogspot.com/


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New exciting accessories for mature women with style

Dear Babyboomers
 As you know I adore scarves / accessories put  together with complementary jewellery and stunning bags. Old Rose is my favourite - very flattering colour, hope it is still there when I arrive in Wisconsin in October.
Others can visit http://www.shopatnextdoorfashionscene.blogspot.com/ to view more fabulous looks and even buy online if they like.  This is not a selling site - I just like showing you style I love for women of our age.
Clara

Scarf: Vivante by VSA in brown $22

Necklace: EM 30" 2 row in Animal

Bag: Big Buddha with chains "Ajaitlynn"

Scarf: Vivante by VSA with studs in Old Rose $44
Necklace: EM 19" Hematite Chain Drape
Bag: JOY Print Hobo bag in Brown $48

Scarf: VSA with fringe in Navy
Necklace: Crystal Ring set $35
Bag: Nicole Lee Queena Edgy Pieced Black $81

Scarf: VSA Geometric in Grey $32
Belt: Nicole Lee Studded Belt in Taupe
Bag: Fashion Express Silver Circle in Mustard $62


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Spring has sprung - Fragrance evokes memories of which we have many

Dear Babyboomer

My house is fragrant with the perfume of spring. Therefore it is full of memories since to me, fragrance is the ultimate trigger.

"Spring has sprung
The grass is ris
Please tell me where
The birdies is"

The change of seasons has to be a most evocative time as nature demonstrates the dynamic cycle of life. The exact opposite happening at the same time, in different hemispheres, is a reminder of the world's rotation, our dependence on amazing, ongoing cycles, emphasising the need to be keep nature in balance. It is also a renewal - an opportunity to start again - to do it better.

Several attempts at the music behind these spring images, gathered over the last few weeks, didn't feel right for different reasons - this Jethrow Tull Flute is edgy, combined with harmonious. I thought this described the process of change.
As a Granny - well a Nonna, I love to share with a child the everchanging beauty which surrounds us, and help them to be aware of the fragility of our planet. This is an essential role of the Matriach.

Clara

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