As cases of coronavirus spike and scores of people ignore the pandemic, boomer bloggers are venturing out into the new world we have now.
It’s tough. You have to weigh the risks of going out and continually be on the lookout for people not wearing masks. That includes people walking in your neighborhood without masks.
Now, I have to figure out how long covid-19 aerosols hang in the air.
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Lawn darts are banned in the United States due to serious risks of skull punctures and other serious injuries, especially to children.
About 19,400 darts made by Crown Darts UK were sold in the United States and about 4,048 in Canada.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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My dad was really good at guessing what was in his presents. One time, to fool him, I bought him a magazine subscription and I put it in a toy jack-in-the-box. When he turned the handle, boom. The clown delivered a note about the present. He was really surprised.
This year, in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, a lot of the activities we’d usually do with our dads, wouldn’t be a good choice for this year. For example, getting on an airplane to visit your dad is risky. Also, going to a restaurant with a large group of people isn’t advisable. Nor or hugs, unless you’ve been staying at home together.
But, you can order a present and make plans for a get together later.
Some gift ideas include:
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It’s been a tough week. I had to organize the hundreds of photos I took at the National Women’s History Alliance conference in early January, which meant I lost time writing my book, “Follow the Money: My Life as a Financial Journalist.”
On Sunday, the Super Bowl was so violent, the game itself and the ads, and sexist, the half time show, that I’m trying to get over it before it before I write about the Super Bowl ads. Then, the delay in results for the Democratic winner of the Iowa caucuses disappointed. Next came the state of the union address, which I didn’t watch, but I’ve had to endure dozens of clips on the radio and television. Then, Wednesday, the Senate voted to acquit President Trump.
Can I go to bed and cover up my head?
Meanwhile, my baby boomer blogging friends are writing about:
Carol Cassara of Heart•Mind•Soul writes about these articles in the Best of Boomer Blogs #635. Click here to get the links to the articles. And be sure to join in the conversations. Boomer bloggers enjoy hearing from readers.
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At any stage of life, it’s important to have a plan for what will happen when you pass away, including how you want to be buried. What burial methods are available, how much do they cost, and how do people choose one?
To get an idea of what people’s burial plans are and why they’re chosen, researchers at Choice Mutual, a final expense life insurance agency, surveyed 1,500 Americans, analyzed their responses, and published a report; 30 percent of those surveyed were seniors.
Results of the survey are:
How do you plan to have your body disposed of after you die?
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The leaves are already beginning to change here in the Seattle area, so change and fall are in the air. Fall is definitely just around the corner.
Laurie Stone from Musings, Rants & Scribbles is happy. Yes, spring is lovely and summer’s fun. Even old man winter has his icy grandeur. But nothing compares to fall’s beauty and poignancy. And though this season comes at a price, Stone still loves it for leaves, crisper air, school supplies, the good shows that come back on TV, and candy apples.
Other boomer bloggers are writing about:
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For years, I’ve written about the Super Bowl ads because they get so much attention. Since so many of them have been violent, ageist, and sexist, I think it’s something that consumers need to know about.
However, this year, before I evaluate the ads, I need to comment on the NFL’s attempts to smooth over its botch response to black athletes kneeling when the national anthem is played to protest police brutality and racism.
Dr. Bernice A. King, the youngest child of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, came out on the field before Super Bowl LIII for the coin toss. Two civil rights leaders, Ambassador Andrew Young and U.S. Representative John Lewis, joined by her.
Continue reading "The best and worst super bowl ads of 2019" »
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Cyber Monday isn't just for Black Friday leftovers. Some of the year's best sales will take place on Monday, Nov. 26. So, you may want to save part of your holiday shopping budget for Cyber Monday deals.
Which stores will be offering the best savings? DealNews.com offers 10 suggestions, based on the best sales last year from Cyber Monday and the Sunday before.
1. Amazon
Best for: Gaming, toys, home, and almost anything else you can buy online
While plenty of other retailers offer Cyber Monday sales, none of them match Amazon's. Last year, DealNews.com saw three times as many Cyber Monday deals at Amazon as the next highest retailer.
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During the Winter Olympics this year, it was refreshing that the ads didn't continually feature violence. Every year, I write about the Super Bowl ads, which this year, as usual, had dozens of violent ads, mostly movie trailers. Now, I'm watching the 2017 Academy Award nominated movies, most of which are violent or have some violence.
Winter Olympic ads cost between $700,000 and $750,000 for 30 seconds. Although NBC said it set a record for national advertising sales in this year's Winter Olympics of $900 million, some of the top spenders in the past have withdrawn, such as McDonalds, from advertising, and others, such as General Motors, Procter and Gamble, and Coca-Cola, have cut their spending.
See "Here's What the Winter Olympics' Top Sponsors Have Planned for the Pyeongchang Games" to watch some of the ads from this year's Winter Olympics.
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A 30-second TV ad for the 2018 Super Bowl cost more than $5 million, down from $5.5 million last year. About 100 million people watched the big game, which is why advertisers are willing to pay so much for the ads.
Unfortunately, the ads again this year were violent, violent, and more violent. That was due, in large part, to the awful violent movie trailers and ads for TV shows. I just don’t know why children are allowed to watch so much of this kind of violence on television. I don’t go see horror movies and I don’t want to watch ads for them – ever.
Fortunately, Betty White or another person wasn’t tackled and thrown to the ground as happened in the 2010 Snicker’s ad or a man wasn’t slapped in the face because his sandwich was good.
However, the ad makers, and the companies that hire them, can’t resist using violence to sell.
Best ads
Ads for the Olympics featuring stories about how some of America’s top athletes became successful in their sports.
Continue reading "Super Bowl 2018: Ads still mostly violent and ageism makes a comeback" »
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