When I was recently moving, I ran across a paper i had written and submitted for a class. Here it is – word for word. “ To start my story we will have to turn the tables of time back fifteen and a half years. The scene: Mount Hope Hospital, … Continue reading
Author Archives: Pat Pinto
28 Degrees – New Friends- Some for Life
In November of 2022, I attended my first in person Modern Elder Academy session in Baja Mexico. Keep in mind that I am now writing this in January 2025, and I have a terrible memory. I am going to send this post to this fabulous group to see if they … Continue reading
2025 – Boomer for Life – Moving towards 102 yrs. old
If you know me now – you know a few years ago – I decided I wanted to live to 102. One of my idols at the time was Virginia Oliver. A Maine lobsterwoman who was 102 and was interviewed by a writer at Downeast magazine that asked her, “Virginia … Continue reading
Two Eclipses April 2024 – Women Stars & the Cosmos
When the opportunity for women’s athletics is in the spotlight, women bring the same passion, pride and effort that men’s games do. The NCAA Iowa-South Carolina championship game on ABC/ESPN on April 7 was watched by 18.7 million people. The April 5 semifinal between UConn and Iowa was viewed by … Continue reading
Cuba – 2015
Ikigai
Ikigai is a Japanese phrase for “a reason for living.”And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the longest living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. This village has one of the highest percentages of 100-year-olds living in it. It represents one of … Continue reading
Becoming a Modern Elder
Becoming a Modern Elder Is the epitome of a 21st century boomer. You become one by going to a funky life-long learning school in the desert of Mexico. Or, during a pandemic by virtually hanging out with a gang of eccentric people online – most who are 45+. You shift … Continue reading
How about going back to work?
What fun. In October 2022, I decided to explore going back to work. Whole Foods welcomed me warmly. I had a laundry list of conditions that had to be just right for me to do that. I had lots of requirements about what I did not want and what would … Continue reading
Time Flies – 9 Years ago a blog was born
I started this blog in January 2013. After the pandemic riddled years of 2020 and 2021, I am so excited to finally get serious about writing in it. As I look ahead in 2022, I find the design of it and it’s Boomer for Life theme perfectly suited for me … Continue reading
Crossing the Arctic Circle
In early July 2021, as part of my I’ve got to get back to taking actions related to my climate change concerns, I took a cruise to circumnavigate Iceland AND get to cross the Arctic Circle. During that time I planned to educate/reeducate myself to see what I might learn … Continue reading