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by rosemary, November 14, 2008

With the holiday season now in full swing, the concept of gratitude comes front and center. Dina Lynch Eisenberg of www.thismarriagething.com started us off by encouraging us to say “thank you” three times a day to our significant other. It’s funny how being attentive to something nice that a spouse does actually opens you up to noticing other’s around you too. And expressing your appreciation to a partner sets the tone for expressing gratitude to the world around you. With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, begin to note what … Continue reading →

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by phyllis, November 7, 2008

Hillary Clinton brought women into the political process with an intensity not seen since they campaigned passionately for the right to vote. And what happened to her candidacy is what countless Sandwiched Boomer women have experienced. Finally positioning themselves for the big job, after years of taking care of others – including the families of their partners – it is given to someone else. Moving into the White House will bring big changes for Michelle Obama and her family. She says that she will be a mother first, caring for … Continue reading →

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by phyllis, November 6, 2008

Now that the election process is complete, president elect Obama and Sandwiched Boomers are still faced with the enormity of the tasks that lie ahead – a deep financial crisis, two wars, terrorism and an environment in peril. Parents continue to ponder, how will I pay the mortgage and grocery bills, manage my kids’ college tuition and health insurance? In his speech Tuesday night, Obama acknowledged that ‘the climb will be steep’ – but as a people together we will get there. He made encouraging statements: I’ll listen to you, … Continue reading →

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by phyllis, November 5, 2008

Last night, ‘Yes we can’ became ‘Yes we did’ as Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States. This is the triumph of the American dream, Sandwiched Boomers. It’s is what other countries have admired about our country, as a place where all things are possible. And now it’s safe to say to our children and grandchildren, that – with hard work – you really can be anything you want. John McCain made a gracious concession speech, urging the Republican party to get behind this transformational event … Continue reading →

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