Priorities and Confessions of a gym dropout

Clara is now a gym drop-out and
prefers other  activities



 
Dear Babyboomers
Now a self-confessed 'Gym Dropout' since last year, I adopted the idea of 'Exercise with a Purpose' - the concept being that if you have places you need to go, then walk there, or spend time in the garden sweeping  paths etc.  Cutting the hedge, for example, is a great way to exercise the dreaded upper arms while working in the garden definitely helps to restore positive mental equilibrium. I recall one of Jane Fonda's exercise tapes had one exercise called "PULL WEEDS ! PULL WEEDS! - she was always so urgent in her requests so I did as I was told.


I am currently writing a book about walks in my area so this also provides many opportunities to get out there and exercise / walk with a purpose along with regular morning walks. Then the 10 minutes of additional exercise such as some pelvic floor / abdomen stuff, some resistance activities using a stretchy car octopus, and a few basic moves using 2kg / 4lb weights.


All that is good. But - while I'm in confession mode - I do get up early, to walk with G. I really really really want to, but sometimes I really really really really want just a few more precious lifesaving minutes in foggy sleep. Fortunately for me, G heaps disappointment upon me so being an approval seeker, I do my best. However, with daylight saving ending soon, it is going to be darker, colder, harder. Follow my progress!  Re the 10 minutes exercise - you know what - it doesn't always happen. One exercise I do religiously, however, redeems me slightly - ie in waiting for the shower to heat up - with hands behind you grasping the edge of the bath, fingers pointing forward, 20 strong knee bends with pelvic awareness; this  exercises many essential muscles all at the one time, including the dreaded upper arms I keep referring to. This is my naked truth! And the good part is I am still asleep.

A new mantra - ie "I'm going to walk before I talk, jog before I blog and stretch before I sit," because for me, it's all about routine and priorities.
Clara
ps - It would be great to hear what works for you.


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Qualities of a woman

Hi there babyboomer women

I received this email with a time frame to send on, which I find inconvenient. However, I enjoyed the content so pass it on to the wonderful women out there, with love and appreciation perhaps for the thought of the day

Clara
One Flaw In Women
Women have strengths that amaze men.....
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in..
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.
Women have vital things to say
and everything to give..
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.


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And flowers are a nice touch

Hi Babyboomers


Happy Valentine's Day to you all.

And from Sophocles - One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life; That word is love.

Oedipus at Colonus

Special message to the Guys
 I have to say that I empathise with you today knowing that it may not be easy to surprise and express love on this day of expectation.


Hugh Mackay on love - 'Love' must be the most flexible word in the English language..... So what kind of love do we desire? Romantic, erotic, altruistic, parental, sacrificial, familial, material, ethereal, companionate, divine?

Those and more. Love in all its varieties and manifestations, lights us up. Love has the power to enlarge the spirit; to bring out the best in us; to encourage a greater openness to others and to inspire us to perform acts of kindness. Love comforts us, reassures us and boosts our confidence in ourselves.

Thanks Hugh - I'm sure you won't disappoint your loved one. But for others out there, a couple of helpful hints from Clara.

• Whilst I know you don't fall for the commercialisaton of the day, and your loved one may have assured you that she doesn't want anything at all, it is a brave man who heeds that request -
  
• Having said the above, what women want more than anything else is to feel that they are special, and this doesn't necessarily mean material trappings. To just take time out of your day to turn off the TV, hold her hand, look into her eyes and tell her how you feel about her should do the trick.
• Yes G, this may mean not playing Squash tonight
• and flowers are a nice touch.
  Love Clara - By the way, I am giving G a card with the promise of a massage.
  ps - a few romantic food hints for the occasion on http://fitinyourjeanscuisine.blogspot.com/
  
  
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'Drought, flood & bushfire - biblical constants'

'Drought, flood & bushfire - biblical constants'

Sheila, Australian slang for "woman"

They got her out -

she didn't last the night.

We feel for the livestock and

native animals trapped in the floods.

 
 
 
 
Clara - Stanthorpe Queensland - October 2002 Sheila in the Bog


A glimpse of bovine terror -
Rolled back eyes and flared nostrils
Showed your intense and overpowering fear

'Well done, men!  I knew we'd get the sheila out of the bog.

Of sinking further into the mud ...........

Dear Babyboomers

This is one of five posts you may relate to, as an Australian re flood and drought - but more so, as a universal citizen of Planet Earth. 

A general statement from Clara - 'So important to keep the receipts of the past - and now we are the elders of the tribe, our role is to ensure that they are kept.  We have the gift of experience.'  http://grannycircle.blogspot.com/search/label/flood%20and%20drought  - 5 short posts

Clara

ps - would love to hear your opinion

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Empathy for flood victims returning to devastated homes

Dear Babyboomers



Most tragic are the lives swept away in the flood waters of Queensland and northern New South Wales, but those returning to their devastated homes face loss of possessions, memories and hopes.
 Despite the generosity of Queensland Flood Appeal and the emergency response to the immediate physical needs of flood victims, there is a heavy emotional toll. Many people despair with the trauma and stress following a natural disaster as they rebuild their lives in the weeks and months to come.


A tribute to home - "Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in"..... Robert Frost
or "Home is where the heart is" or "Home is where I hang my hat"


Hugh Mackay - 'What makes us tick?'    "Shelter to protect us from the elements, to have an uninterrupted night's sleep and to keep our stuff secure. Shelter is so fundamental to our comfort and, indeed our survival - almost on a par with our need for food and drink." and " .....partly an anchor, partly a refuge, partly a stable reference point in a world that seems kaleidoscopic in the complexity of its shifting patterns."



Whatever the definition, we can but try to empathise how it must feel to suddenly feel that loss of home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you restore your home and your faith.


Clara


ps - below is a link if you would like to contribute towards the cleanup


http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/Lifeline

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Long live the creative spirit (and the poncho)

Hi there Babyboomers
This blog is in response to Oediles' request for a knitting or crochet pattern for a garment I included in a previous blog -Oedile wrote, "I love Poncho Viva---is there somewhere I can get a pattern for this to knit or crochet it?"


For those of you who like a good project to keep you interested, I thought I would introduce you to my clever, creative friend, Renotta, who is in short, amazing!  Treat yourself by visiting her site www.shopatnextdoor.com where she has several blogs - one where she photographs something she creates every day for a year (countdown time in February) "One a day blog' and another where she posts how to make some of the pieces http://projectknitway.blogspot.com
She and I also blog together on http://grannycircle.blogspot.com   but I am not as clever as she is - however someone said to me once,"If you hang around with clever people you become clever yourself", so you never know.  The pattern for Poncho Viva is below but you will find many more on http://projectknitway.blogspot.com/


Clara

Poncho Viva

Poncho Viva
I had a request for the "how to" on this poncho. It's one of my favorite pieces to knit and is super easy whether you knit by hand or machine. It's basically just one long rectangle 26" wide and 60" long. Here again you just have to know your gauge. For example, if it's 4 st/" and 5 rows/" cast on 104 st and knit 300 rows. You can knit textured stitches or the faux rib stitch I've previously discussed or just about any stitch that fancies you. Once you have the rectangle knit, fold it in half and stitch up the shoulder seam and the side seam as shown in the diagram. You can sew the seams by hand or machine, whatever your preference. In blogs ahead, I'll add collars and other decorative touches to make your poncho unique. So enjoy your knitting and long live the poncho


Materials Used: 3 skeins of Homespun by Lion Brand

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Oscar Wilde, "A New Year Resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other."

Hi there Babyboomers

Time to reflect and move forward with or without a New Years' Resolution.  Oscar Wilde wrote," A New Year Resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other."
and "Good resolutions are simply cheques that men draw on a bank where they have no account."


I like this one by Hal Borland - "Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us."
So do we or do we not make one????  I found some of Sonja Lyubomirsky's hints to be helpful from her recent book 'The How of Happiness'.   
 A summary of a goal's / project's ideal characteristics.


Identify what you expect to accomplish

* Imposed by self
* Approach rather than avoidance
* Flexible and be able to work with other aspects of your life
* Activity based - not relying on circumstance


Identify and Imagine the most positive outcome of your goal and the biggest obstacle that stands in the way. (The obstacle bit apparently is the tricky part which most of us don't think through.) They give the example re specific details of when and where and how the person wants to act in critical situations. For example; If the goal is to "eat more fruit and vegetables", the subject might think of how they will act in restaurants, when travelling , and at other situations where they may be tempted not to follow through with the goal. Then they have to specify the behaviour they would do with an ..."if I am at a restaurant and they ask about dessert, then I will choose options with fruit, not cake."

 We are under the influence of Oprah after her recent visit, who said, "Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right."
 

"Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right."

 We know she struggles too with getting it right.

Happy New Year.


Clara









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Reviving the Spirit of Christmas

Dear Babyboomers,
I have to agree in principle with Fifi Box, in her article in the Sunday magazine from the Daily Telegraph,

"What we seem to have lost among the garlands of tinsel and the reams of wrapping paper is the spirit of Christmas.  Yes, it may all seem a bit touchy-feely, but it's not the giving and receiving of material things that we should celebrate, it's the sharing of time and love with our family and friends. If, like me, you're exhausted by the exchange of meaningless, last minute presents and want to share your love in a different way  there are alternatives......  Kris Kringle schemes, home-made presents or World Vision purchases of a goat or a duck which is delivered to a family in a Third World country."
Fifi concludes by "wondering how many of our carefully chosen presents end up in the temporary purgatory of the bottom drawer.  Then after a respectable time lapse, of course, they find their ultimate resting place, either regifted or on offer at a garage sale." 


And Fifi would most likely only be in her thirties, if that - a surprising viewpoint from a young person, perhaps we would expect  this attitude from someone older.  I have to say reluctantly, that I share her sentiments, and whilst I enjoy Christmas when it arrives, the brainstorming for the perfect gift is stressful, attempting to gauge the interests and desires of each person and reconcile that with the budget.  We are up to our 13th grandchild, nearly 14th, (two marriages!), so have had to become more efficient at the process. 


To conclude, a few words about opening presents and showing appreciation.  As a single parent of two, one Christmas I was overwelmed by stretching the already stretched dollar and time factor, only to have toys etc strewn all over the house after Santa took all the credit for this enormous effort.   The next year, things were different - Santa's stuff in the stockings (pillow cases), could be opened on waking, a quick breakfast, off to church to celebrate the religious meaning, then to sit around the tree to open other presents, one at a time, thanking and appreciating.  It felt much better.
Clara  

UNICEF cards help raise money for UNICEF is committed
to creating a world where children can grow up happy,
healthy ... and hopeful... where they can learn with pride
and live with dignity... where every child is free.....
simply to be a child.
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Hi BB's
Parsley Salsa Verde with olive oil provides health and taste to pasta  - It's actually not about the recipe - more about the oil.  I dedicate this post to my BIL (Brother in Law  xxx).  More to come, Umberto.
Clara

 

Pasta with salsa verde



 






















Loaded with flavour and nutrition, this is a sensationally, simple way to serve your favourite short pasta. Great as an accompaniment or stirfry 24 green prawns in a little oil for 1 to 2 mins and add to pasta for a main course to serve 4


For Salsa Verde, pulse to a smooth paste:-
1 1/2 cups (1 average bunch) flat leaf parsley
2 cloves garlic
1 to 2 tbsp capers
2 anchovy fillets
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or more up to 1/2 cup (I prefer to serve olive oil on table for individual choice - see note)
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1tsp Dijon mustand
Salt & Pepper


Cook 400g / 12oz short pasta in boiling salted water until al dente then drain (reserve 4 tbsp cooking water). Toss pasta with Salsa Verde (adding a little reserved water if needed.)
Note - The Olive Oil Factor
Endorsing the Mediterranean-style diet, recognised by experts as a healthy way to eat, particularly as we age, with a heavy focus on vegetables, fruits, fish, legumes, whole grain and of course olive oil. High in mono-unsaturated fats, olive oil has been linked to a reduction in coronary heart disease risk and cholesterol.


In the United States, producers of olive oil may place the following health claim on product labels:
Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tbsp of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day.

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Raw parsley cleanses the blood, maintains elasticity of blood vessels, and is said to benefit the sexual system

 Hi there Babyboomers
Raw parsley cleanses the blood, maintains elasticity of blood vessels, and is said to benefit the sexual system. Chewing parsley prevents bad breath!  How good is that?

Flat leaf / continental / Italian parsley said to have the best taste

I have grown parsley in our small plot, and what's more, from seed. It likes the rich, well dug soil and a sunny position (it grows in part sun in our plot) and grows well in pots. What I like about it that it keeps on growing, actually being a biennial and is always ready to be harvested to be used in salads, savoury dishes such as pasta and as a garnish.  Keep reading and eat more parsley.

Clara

Used as a garnish curly
parsley is far too nutritious
to be limited to that.

petroselinum crispum


Parsley is one of the most important herbs for providing vitamins to the body. It's like an immune-enhancing multi-vitamin and mineral complex in green plant form - with more vitamin C than any other vegetable - three times as much as oranges and about the same as blackcurrants, twice as much iron as spinach, rich in Vitamin A it also contains folate, potassium, calcium and flavonoids that act as antioxidants.

History The English introduced it to the world after getting it from the Romans who got it from the Ancient Greeks who thought that Hercules used a garland of parsley so they would crown the winners of games and war with garlands of parsley in honour of the great feats of Hercules. Greek soldiers fed parsley to their horses so they would run better.To view or add comment, click on comments at bottom of page or send an email - clara@babyboomerconnections.com.au
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Small plot yields antiageing greens

Hi Babyboomers

Today was a beautiful day in Sydney following serious serial rain.


As you know I am passionate about leafy greens and herbs, so today G and I sowed some seeds - flat leafed parsley, known for it's excellent flavour, spinach (perpetual leaf, easy to grow with continuous cropping - according to the packet), some shallots for salads which harvest in 8-12 weeks, to join the existing rocket which can be sown all year round - love the peppery flavour added to roasted veges, and wilted rocket is divine. Our basil crop is doing well - this part of the land has a few hazards re survival of the species - insects, possums (protected).


It was a good day, as G & I worked our little plot which doesn't have quite enough sun and even though the yield isn't huge, I adore being able to pick a few leafy greens, knowing that they are such a powerhouse re antiageing qualities.  I throw them in with roast vegetables, use them as a bed for seafood and meat, or simply use in salads.


Clara

For exciting nutritional info re leafy greens go to
Babyboomers benefit from eating green leaves.


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Keeping contact by sharing finger food rewarding for Babyboomers

Hi Babyboomers
Keeping in contact with friends has to be the most rewarding and important action we take.  These are the people who grow older with us, who understand us, who don't look at us with critical eyes cos  - yes  'Times they are achanging' and will ever change. 
'Fruit is fun' - the video -  December Babies 2009  - fun times for us all as we continue to  keep up with our friends. I'll let the video tell the story of how we all get together each year  -  but the secret is to share  - finger food is my answer - the women bring a plate of finger food and guys bring drinks/alcohol.  No stress just fun.

 Clara

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It's all about identity - and not retiring

Hi Babyboomers 
It's all about identity - and not retiring.  Well done Ruth Faerber!

Ruth reinvented herself as an artist
in her 80's to employ new technology
such as inkjet printers

From our local paper, The Mosman Daily - 'Portrait of lady as reborn artist' written by Kate Crawford.


Thanks Kate, for your inspiring article on Ruth Faerber - she's 88 and has no intention of retiring and giving up her identity as an artist. She is exhibiting her work at Artarmon Galleries alongside works on paper by late artist John Coburn. She says, "I find it oddly engaging that the passage of time is represented by the generation links in the show."


The exhibition features Faerber's recent digital prints - she reinvented herself as an artist about six years ago to employ new techniques such as inkjet printers. "I discovered amazing things that could not be done in other ways - the result is not a photograph but a graphic." she says.


The exhibition continues until next Tuesday, November 9, at Artarmon Galleries at 479 Pacific Highway, Artarmon. I can feel a 'walk with a purpose' looming on Sunday.


Clara

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Aussie Granny shops for skinny jeans

Dear Babyboomers
Blogging from USA where I am having a wonderful visit with my friend I re-connected with on Facebook after 30 years.

"I shop therefore I am" - a new twist on an old saying. I have been doing my best to kick start the American economy given that our dollar is stacking up so well. R's beautiful store 'Shop at Next Door', stocks an extensive range of jeans with fabulous tops and accessories.


I have been learning all the ins and outs of how to wear skinny jeans - with boots of course but because we are coming into summer, also with killer heels, flats and flip flops. R says that the worst mistake you can make when taking ups jeans is to make them too short - flared jeans need to be almost to the ground but skinny jeans are a little tricky to get right. Have them as long as you can make them without cupping the bottoms too much; a certain amount of cupping however is necessary for the look and with summer jeans you can fold up the bottoms for a casual look.


This is what she says on her site http://www.shopatnextdoor.com/ - click on Jean Scene at bottom of Home Page.


'No, you do not have to be skinny to wear skinny jeans. It's all about how you wear them that makes the difference. Going into a Wisconsin winter, we all know how great it is to throw on your favorite skinny jeans with a pair of boots and a big oversized sweater. It's the one time that living in the frozen tundra makes fashion fun as well as practical. But thankfully that is all behind us for another seven months or so. So now what? Well a picture is worth a thousand words. Wear skinny jeans with killer heels, your favorite flats, barefoot if the moment is right and of course your favorite flip flops. You can wear a skinny jean scrunched around your ankle or cuffed for a casual look. That solves some of the length issues, which is nice for us as well as you. Of course we'll always shorten them for you if need be.'

I am actually surprised that I am enjoying the look of my new skinny jeans.


Clara




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"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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