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Lawdy, Lawdy, What We Gon' Do Now?

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Former North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms is dead.

Helms, who first became known to North Carolina voters as a newspaper and television commentator, won election to the Senate in 1972 and stayed in office for 30 years.

To some, he will be sorely missed because he was one of the great champions AGAINST civil rights. For others, the attitude is "good riddens!"

Helms was from the old Dixicrat regime. Dixicats, for those of you who don't know, w [...]

Are You a Kept Woman?

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind,
But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3)

There were times when I thought I could go no longer,
But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15)

At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong,
But the LORD kept my mouth shut. (Psa. 13)

Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough,
But GOD has helped me to keep the li [...]

Obama Helps Hillary with Campaign Debt

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Barack Obama announced Thursday that he will help pay off Hillary Rodham Clinton's more than $20 million debt, personally writing a check in a gesture meant to win over her top financial backers.

Obama met with more than 200 of Clinton's biggest fundraisers at Washington's Mayflower Hotel, the first step in a two-day push to bring her supporters onboard his general election campaign. Behind the scenes, the two sides were negotiating her future involvement with the camp [...]

Another Day Older and Deeper in Debt

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Remember that song back in 1955 by Tennessee Ernie Ford that was called Sixteen Tons? Here are some of the lyrics:

"....Another day older and deeper in debt

Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go

I owe my soul to the company store..."

As I read the words to the song, I couldn't help thinking how some things just NEVER seem to change. If you're a baby [...]

Black Dick for Hire

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Did that headline shock you? Did you think it was a porn ad? Well, far from it---but nevertheless it IS an ad and it's supposed to be for a respectable business. Take a look:

http://www.blacknews.com/news/peace_of_mind_private_investigators101.shtml

My question is, is this SMART advertising--deceptive advertising---clever advertising or just pure obscene?

Baby Boomer Myths

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Despite what some might think, baby boomers are NOT all alike. We come from different backgrounds and different lifestyles. We didn't all grow up in the suburbs watching the Mickey Mouse Cub. There are many of us who won't be retiring on a Caribbean Island either.

Below is a list of baby boomer myths. The list comes from Focalyst, a research company that focuses on baby boomers and mature consumers.

1. We are retiring early. Only 11% of Boomer [...]

Are You a Helicopter Parent?

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

As my daughter prepares for her high school graduation on Monday, I’ve spent a lot of time asking myself what kind of parent I’ve been over the years.

Was I, what some parenting experts call, a “helicopter parent?” Apparently this is a term associated with baby boomers---describing us as parents who hover over every aspect of their child’s life and have a hard time letting go. According to an article in USA Today most helicoptering is [...]

Remember the Dragging Death in Texas?

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

It was ten years ago today that James Byrd Jr. was dragged to his death by three white men in a pick-up truck in Jasper, Texas. It was a racial hate crime. Byrd was reportedly picked up by the men and then beaten, chained by his ankles to a pickup and dragged three miles to his death.

CONVICTED:

John William "Bill" King , 33, of Jasper. An ex-con and white supremacist who was 23 when James Byrd Jr. was killed, King was convicted of capital murder and was sentence [...]

Baby Boomers, it's time to get a new lawyer when...

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

- The prosecutor sees your lawyer in the hall, and they high~five each other.

- During your initial consultation he tries to sell you Amway.

- He tells you that his last good case was a “Budweiser.”

- He picks the jury by playing “duck~duck~goose.”

- During the trial you catch him playing his Gameboy.

Preparation H for Beauty?

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Preparation H. That’s right---you read this correctly. The same cream used to cure hemorrhoids is also being used to help women shrink the puffiness around their eyes. It supposedly restricts the blood vessels in the area where it is applied.

OK, I’ve heard of home remedies to cure what ails you but I think this is ridiculous! I can’t image putting anything, used to cure something on my behind, anywher [...]

Michelle and Barack Bumpin' Fists

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Once again, the media is grasping at straws to come up with a story on Barack Obama. Why is the bumping of fists between the democratic presidential nominee and his wife a BIG DEAL?

It says two things: Some journalists don’t seem to have a clue as to what real news is anymore. It also points out the lack of experience many reporters have when it comes to reporting. Instead of focusing on the admiration Miche [...]

When a Woman Loves a Man: My Anniversary

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Today, June 3, my husband and I are celebrating our second anniversary. People who know us think we've been married for many years. Sometimes it feels that way. We've been through A LOT in a short period of time. But I can tell you that I'm even more in love with him today that I was yesterday---but it won't be as much as tomorrow (I know that's a song)!

Every now and then I reflect on my previous marriage. OH boy! Did I think I had [...]

The Legacy of Hillary Rodham Clinton

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

When the Democratic Presidential Primary campaign began more than a year ago, I was excited over the idea that America had a chance to make history. In spite of the number of candidates in the race, I was certain Hillary Clinton would be in the running. In spite of the rumors that circulated about her as First Lady, I was still rooting for her as a fellow baby boomer woman. I have shown her no ill will.

BUT---

With [...]

The Tulsa Race Riots Anniversary

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Today marks the anniversary of the worst race riots in our nation’s history. It was known as the Tulsa Riots of 1921.

The trouble began on May 31, 1921 when a young black man named Dick Rowland was accused of assaulting a white girl named Sarah Page in an elevator. Although police questioned her, there was never a written account produced of her statement. Whatever the conversation was between Page and the police, it is generally accepted t [...]

Sex and the City: Idolizing Four Sluts

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

I guess I should say right off the top that I didn't actually see the movie. But even if I wanted to, I couldn't have because all three shows were sold out last night. My husband and I went to see Iron Man with Robert Downey, Jr., Terrence Howard and Jeff Bridges. (If you want to read my review of THAT movie, go to: http://www.boomerworld.blogspot.com)

I was never a fan of the HBO Series. I may have see [...]

Top Ten Baby Boomer Graduation Songs

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Thu, 29 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

As young people prepare for high school graduations around the country (my own daughter included) I thought it would be cool (do they say that word anymore?) to come up with a Top Ten List of Baby Boomer Graduation Songs. These are the songs my generation would appreciate as we prepared to enter our new journey into adulthood. See how many you actually remember.

Neither One of Us: Gladys Knight & The PipsSo Hard to S [...]

Keys to a Good Marriage: Fight Fairly

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Sun, 25 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

According to a University of Michigan study, a good fight with your spouse may be good for your health. Couples who suppress their anger may find themselves coping with medical issues like high blood pressure and stress---which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

The key is not to let a lot of little things build up until one of you explodes and everything gets out of control.

Tip Number Seven: [...]

Christian Women and Sex

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Sat, 24 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

I’m a Christian, a wife, mother, grandmother, baby boomer---and I enjoy sex! I can just hear someone reading this say “What?! Yes, I’m a baby boomer woman who enjoys intimacy and I’m not embarrassed to say so.

It’s not a topic I openly discuss because, quite frankly, my fellow, married baby boomer girlfriends aren’t interested in sharing details of what goes on in their bedrooms. And m [...]

Keys to a Good Marriage at Midlife: Prayer

bmahone@nc.rr.com — Sat, 24 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

No doubt about it, life gets hectic. Sometimes finances, children and other unexpected events demand your attention. But without prayer, the issues you are experiencing will only become more intense and create more unnecessary burdens.

Tip #6: Prayer and Meditation

If you’ve been married awhile, you’ve undoubtedly accumulated a fair share of assets as well as debts. But do you actually know just how much? Knowing how much you have to spend on a monthly basis is just as important as knowing how much you have to pay out in bills.

The problem with many couples is they tend to spend more than they have, while accumulating more debt than they can handle. According to many expe [...]