Health for Boomers over 60

60 is now the new 50.
But we Boomers have to continue to work at this. Now that the words Social Security and Medicare have crept into our vocabulary, we can no longer deny the inevitable. Despite our philosophy of refusing to age, the reality is we are. But it doesn't have to be an end. Instead, like everything else we have touched as we have gone from birth to now, we will change the face of aging forever. Healthy diet, exercise, and a good attitude toward life are all we need. We can do this.

Judge Sotomayor

Pres. Obama chose federal appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor as his choice to replace Justice Souter when he retires this fall. Already, the Repubs are mounting their attack.
When does the partisanship end and the plan for taking care of this country begin?

President Obama and ASU

I watched President Obama give the commencement address to the graduating class of 2009 last night. Was that the greatest speech ever? The ideas were wonderful, but probably not something that hasn't been uttered before to a graduating class.
No, what was great was that he addressed head on the thought that was on every one's mind [that ASU had refused to honor him with an honorary degree] and made it into the theme of his speech, turning it into the most positive, most eloquent, and most gracious speech I have heard in a long time. The crux of it was that we are never "finished', that we must always strive to do more, to be better individuals, and to leave a lasting legacy.
I felt proud, inspired, and happy to be able to call this man our leader.

Arlen Specter - new clothes, same old tired ideas

I have to admit I was at first heartened to hear of Arlen Specter's defection from the Republican party and his new affiliation as a Democrat. Then I watched him vote. What I interpreted is that he changed parties solely to win the Senate seat in PA when it comes up for re-election. He claimed to be more in line with the Democrat's agenda but so far I'm not seeing it.
To vote against the changes in the bankruptcy law was a big give away to me. He is just a Republican in Democrat clothing and I think it's time he retired. We already have one Joe Lieberman. We don't need another.