Life starts at 50, gets great at 60 and primo at 70.
A Southern California boomer, born in 1952, envisions a serene 73rd birthday in 2025. The day begins with a Northridge sunrise, Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” and coffee. A Venice Beach stroll follows, with Rolling Stones tunes and a vibrant Hawaiian shirt, dreaming of world peace. Lunch features Jack in the Box tacos shared with son Jordan, with wife Kim daughter Alexis and sister-in-law Kirsten. Afternoon joys include painting, planning a herb garden, and storytelling for pureaudacity.com. Evening brings a streamed sermon, stargazing, and family chats, cherishing life’s moments over youth-chasing fads. Life is good at 73.
The blog "Why Faith-Based Marriages Thrive in 2025" compares historical faith-based (Christian, Muslim, Jewish) marriages with 2025 modern marriages. Historically, faith-based marriages had low divorce rates (below 5%) and patriarchal structures, while non-faith-based unions had higher divorce (10-15%) and less communal support. In 2025, faith-based marriages maintain lower divorce rates (30% less than average) and community support, contrasting with non-faith-based marriages’ 40-50% divorce rates. Marriages have evolved from duty-driven to egalitarian and love-based. By 2035, faith-based marriages will blend tradition with inclusivity, while non-faith-based unions will innovate with technology, leading to a hybrid model balancing stability and flexibility.
In 1964, in Stockton, California’s “Oakie Town,” kids roamed overflow ditches hunting for Coke bottles, each worth three penny candies at Turner’s Market. The penny candy counter, brimming with candy lipstick, Bazooka Bubble Gum, Tootsie Rolls, Mary Janes, and Squirrel Nut Zippers, was a child’s paradise. Kids could also earn a nickel’s worth of candy by sweeping the store or breaking down boxes for Mrs. Turner. The market was a community hub, where small chores and bottle hunts fueled adventures and sweet rewards. Though Turner’s is gone, the memories of those sugary days remain vivid. The penny is slated to be removed from our U.S. money system this year.
The U.S. penny, born in 1793 as a hefty copper coin, evolved through designs and metals, becoming the Lincoln cent in 1909. Once a staple of commerce, inflation rendered it nearly worthless, costing 3.7 cents to produce each penny by 2024. The U.S. Treasury, led by Trump’s 2025 directive, will halt production by 2026 due to these losses and logistical hassles. Businesses already round prices, and public campaigns will ease the transition. Despite nostalgia for Lincoln’s image, the penny’s exit saves millions, marking a shift to modern currency. This humorous take traces the penny’s rise and fall, a comedic relic of American history.
Senior citizens and their two terriers are an undeniable trend. These feisty little dogs inject energy into their owners' lives, providing companionship, entertainment, and chaos. The author reflects on how his own two terriers, Lucky and Mochi, became part of the family during the pandemic—not as a passing trend but as lifelong companions. He explores why seniors prefer two terriers: they are scrappy, lively, and a perfect retirement sidekick. More than just pets, they are pampered royalty, living in luxury with custom gear and endless toys. Terriers aren't just dogs; they're a lifestyle—and seniors are embracing it wholeheartedly.
