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Seniors Can Rock the Vote!
Seniors Can Rock the Vote!
It is absolutely crucial that seniors exercise their voice by voting on Tuesday. If we don’t make our right to vote count, then we wash our hands of the direction our nation is heading in—and be certain that this is a critical time, especially for seniors, to use their voice.
Seniors must » Read more
Why Hiring Seniors Makes Good Business Sense
Why Hiring Seniors Makes Good Business Sense
by Rona Barrett
When it comes to running a business, companies are always looking for the newest and freshest ideas to stay competitive as well as ways to protect their bottom line. To many employers, finding and hiring young men and women who are new to the job market would » Read more
Today’s Hollywood Golden Gals ‘Are Golden’
Have you noticed that Hollywood women over 70 have become ‘all the rage’? A few examples that come to mind include Joan Rivers (77) with her sell out stand-up comedy shows, new documentary and endless line of jewelry sold on QVC, the always busy and seemingly ageless legendary acting sirens Sofia Loren (76) and Raquel » Read more
How Seniors Live Now
I saw this article and thought it was an interesting view on of the different ways seniors live and the importance of caring for all needs.
NY Times: How Seniors Live Now;
It’s an increasingly challenging time we live in now. These individuals in the piece represent a cross section of seniors in our once great nation, » Read more
Redefining “Senior”
Philosophy For Old Age:
This was sent to me by a dear friend. Take a few minutes to view this, you’ll be glad you did.
The other day I responded to a letter from one of Rona’s Warriors that asked if we should look for a new meaning for “Senior.” My view on becoming a “Senior” is » Read more
Our Collective ‘Senior Moment’
Healthcare for seniors has gained a lot of national attention recently as President Obama announced a new program that will extend Medicare funds to 2029. This estimate is 12 years longer than previously expected which can mean a lot for the aging Baby Boomer population. Along with an increased life expectancy for these funds, there » Read more
MoneyAndMarkets.com: “Your Worst Retirement Nightmare”
I think many of you might find this Money and Markets article about retirement nightmares to be very interesting.
Even though we may be facing difficult retirement challenges today, I urge you to never to give up hope for the future. Everyday we are sharing stories and getting closer to discovering new kinds of solutions. Lets » Read more
INFIDELITY IN HOLLYWOOD; Not a Private Affair
Over the years that I was covering Hollywood, there never seemed to be a year where someone famous was discovered being unfaithful to his or her partner. It was only when these stories had a certain amount of salaciousness to them that the press could not ignore the story that they made headlines, similar to » Read more
Lynn Redgrave
I just heard Lynn Redgrave died. I remember when she was having that terrible problem with Universal because she wanted to breast feed her baby on the set. It was during that period of time when the Women’s Movement was moving quickly up the ladder of people’s consciousness. Universal was wrong and while » Read more
Boom Boom! Revolution
I liked what Susan Ditz of Communication4Good wrote in her Blog about this company. I think the Boom Boom Revolution can get going and can be a very good and effective tool for all of us to use and think about.
Rona Barrett
Boom Boom! Revolution is a Santa Cruz, CA social change company co-founded by CEO Mary » Read more
Losing My Friend and Fellow Ditzy Chix, Linda Rice
By Rona Barrett
Yesterday, one of my closest friends in life passed away. She was one of the sweetest, kindest, most generous, loving and wonderful women I have had the honor to know. From the moment we met (attempting to put on the first annual benefit for our community hospital the Santa Ynez Hospital–now part of » Read more
Never Met a Finer Gentleman than John Forsythe
He was not only a long time friend, but my neighbor. And one darn good actor with a great sense of humor, who also loved to flirt. Alfred Hitchcock adored him and always used him in his films when the part was right for John. He was a lover of horses and » Read more
My Tour of Friendship Manor in Goleta, CA
I was invited to tour Friendship Manor in Goleta (near Santa Barbara) last week with the Mayor of Santa Barbara. They house 200 seniors and have a terrific operation.
Defaulted Loans May Haunt Seniors
I think you all should read this article: “Defaulted Loans May Haunt Seniors,” Wall Street Journal, March 8, 2010.
Rona
The Year of the Woman: 2010
The Oscars are over and many times what happens at here portends what will happen in the future.
Many times since the 60’s we have seen women make incredible strides since the Women’s Movement began, but nothing ever happens overnight. Many mistakes were made in the early days of the Women’s Movement, but last night, the » Read more
I’ll Bet My Last Bottom Dollar…
In response to the following article produced about the Associated Press, I write:
I’ll bet my last bottom dollar that the AP report is correct. I just know from talking to people who once had money that they no longer can afford to live in their homes, they can’t afford some of their drugs, etc., etc. » Read more
Thinking About the Oscars
“Avatar” is two things: a brilliant piece of computer cinema and a story for today’s times. Don’t miss the understanding and the implications of this story. Congrats, Mr. Cameron, who was seen at the Santa Barbara Film Festival accepting his award from California “Governator” Schwarzenager…
There are several small films in contention for Oscar this year. » Read more
America’s Bullying Problem