Blogging Boomers Carnival #23

It's my turn to host the Blogging Boomers this week.  So, without further ado, let's start with Wendy from Gen Plus, who posts some eye-opening results from her blog survey which posed the question:  If you are over 50 and out of work, just how long have you been looking for a job?
http://genplus.blogspot.com/2007/05/survey-resultsthanks-for-participating.html

'Is birdwatching just for old folks and nerds?' Rhea at The Boomer Chronicles thinks not and helps you dip your toe into the fascinating (Rhea says, 'Well, that's a stretch') world of birding at http://www.thegeminiweb.com/babyboomer/?p=231

First time grandparenting is certainly not as daunting as being a first time parent, but that should not stop one from wanting to be the best possible grandparent. To help you adjust to your new role, LifeTwo has accumulated twenty-five helpful tips for being a terrific grandparent:
http://lifetwo.com/production/node/20070516-top-10-tips-for-being-a-good-grandparent

According to John at So BabyBoomer, Boomer Women are in Trouble. Find out why at: 
http://coachingtip.blogs.com/so_baby_boomer/2006/11/boomer_women_in.html

LLoyd at Your Drum tells us about The best ten herbs to prevent and help heal - Cancer, Alzheimers, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Pain. Don't miss that at http://www.yourdrum.com/yourdrum/2007/05/ten_beast_heali.html.

Ron at I Remember JFK discusses how The Midnight Special's logo"I want my MTV" was the catchphrase of the early 80's. But years earlier, producer Burt Sugarman saw a market for a rock and roll TV show that would take the medium just a bit farther than American Bandstand:
http://www.irememberjfk.com/mt/2007/05/the_midnight_special.html

Have you ever noticed how wearing stylish workout clothes can get you motivated to exercise? At Café glam, the fashion blog for boomer women, Deborah and JoJami give us the scoop on the latest L.A. fitness craze that’s bringing Jet Set style to the Gym:
http://www.cafeglam.com/2007/05/jet_set_style_a.html

And, finally, my own contributon.  If you are (or know someone who is) recently bereaved, you may like to visit a wonderful new resource which has been created by Lucie Storrs. The Light Beyond is a website, blog, movie, book, eBook and soon-to-be-completed bereavement forum.  Find out more at:
http://contemporaryretirement.typepad.com/contemporary_retirement/2007/05/comfort_for_the.html

Enjoy!