Today Is Your Day Boomer

Today is your day Boomer! The game of golf gets a bad rep for being a competition of a bunch of old guys with big stomachs. Yup......drive a cart, swing a club once in a while, drive some more, eat snacks, guzzle beer, socialize with your buddies, and then drink some more in the clubhouse at the end of the round. And I do see some of these often-Boomers acting this way on my golf course, but I also see people, like me, who walk and swing for 4 hours for the sport AND the exercise. To reinforce this, a new study from golfmonthly.com reports that a walking golfer burns about 1500 calories over a full round! That is more than you can burn in a strenuous 1/2 hour exercise routine in a fitness gym! YES, golf is good for you! I have been saying this for years. But what about that drink on the 19th hole? Here is what the website states: "to put all this calorie burning in context: a standard glass (175ml) of 12% wine contains 126 calories and a pint of 5% strength beer has 215 ...

Today is your day Boomer! I usually don't promote specific companies on this blog, but this t-shirt business has got a good thing going! And it is Boxing Day Week, so I think "shopping" talk is acceptable. Check out Lilicloth.com and see a variety of shirts with incredibly-funny slogans on front and back for very reasonable prices.....even some Boxing Week specials! There are quite a few that fit the lifestyles of Boomers, like the one in this picture, and more for retired people in general. However, some are a little raunchy.....so, choose carefully. 2023 is almost here; need a wardrobe change? Maybe try a new shirt?! Cheers.

Today is your day Boomer! Okay you doom-and-gloomers.....you "glass half-empty" people. 2022 is coming to an end, and already many of you are predicting a BAD new year. This includes our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who is forecasting an ugly recession in 2023 and more high inflation. No....I can't do it. I just can't. Even after a very tough year for my family, I look forward to new beginnings and a fresh start on January 1st! What kind of person are you? Optimist, pessimist, or somewhere in the middle? Maybe you should read this visual chart and take some inspiration from it??!! Cheers Boomers, have a great holiday, and HAPPY new year!

Today is your day Boomer! Do I need to state the obvious Boomers? The BC Government has issued an alert for today that says no one should drive on high mountain highways in the southern interior unless it is an "emergency"! That means you don't have to get home for Christmas today....it could be tomorrow or another day soon. What it really means is use some common sense and stay where you are until it is safe. Yes, your family wants you safe....and yes, they will delay celebrating Christmas until you get there! The roads are crap.....accidents every where, and the problem is the bad, snowy weather and "the other guy", who is driving too fast for the conditions. You may see yourself as a good driver, and you probably are, but the other variables are too risky. I talked to a police officer once about winter driving in the BC Interior and he said black ice is the biggest problem.....you just can't see it and it is too unpredictable. He also said most ...

Today is your day Boomer! You know Boomers, we get blamed for many of the world's problems....like global warming, war, poverty, and racism. And, in fact, we also get blamed for the over-commercialization of Chistmas. Afterall, we were born and raised during the growing period of affluence after World War II. So, Boomers, I say it is time to rid ourselves of all this guilt and enjoy the holiday season! And according to the website Playbuzz, here are 8 things Boomers love to do at Christmas time: (1)Watch an old Christmas movie like "It's a Wonderful Life" (2)Sing Christmas songs via karioke (3)Buy wrapping paper in bulk (4) Shovel the driveway even though there is only 1/2 inch snow on it (5)Wear an ugly Christmas sweater (6)Deck out the house with a zillion Xmas lights (7)Play Barry Manilow Christmas songs 10 hours a day (8)Talk to relatives about the benefits of CBD candies and cookies. There are actually 13 in the list, but some I couldn't understand or...

Today is your day Boomer! Actually, maybe tomorrow is your day. If you like the snow and cold, tomorrow is officially the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere....the so-called Winter Solstice, which in latin means sun stands still. It will be the shortest, darkest day of the year and the sun will be very low in the sky at noon. But as I look out my window at a minus 17 degree morning with 10 cm of new snow, I wonder if December 21 will also be the coldest day? According to an Almanac source, no: "there are a lot of factors that affect the temperature of a location on any given day, including altitude, snow cover, and large-scale weather patterns. Snow cover, for example, partially blocks solar radiation from being absorbed by the Earth, which results in less heat being released and an overall drop in temperature. Because of these factors, it’s not possible to point to the same date year after year and call it the coldest day." Okay.....got it. But it still m...

Today is your day Boomer! No one really wants to here this, but the average Canadian gains between 1-2 pounds over the holiday season. Yup, that includes you too Boomers as we indulge in larger-than-normal dinners, lots of snacks, and increased amounts of alcohol....ie. rum and egg nog. The website Healthline offers 20 tips to keep your weight down, and here are the first eight: (1) Be active with family and friends. (2) Snack wisely. (3) Watch your portion sizes. (4) Practice mindful eating. (5) Get plenty of sleep. (6) Control your stress levels. (7) Keep meals balanced with protein. (8) Focus on fiber. Here is more info on the "snacking" tip, especially as it refers to all those rich Xmas treats: "try to be mindful of your snacking habits. If you find yourself munching just because there’s food around — and not because you’re hungry — it’s best to avoid snacking altogether. However, if you are hungry and need a snack, opt for real foods. Fruits, vegetables, nuts,...