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Pickleball Essentials: Strategies and Stories for Baby Boomers
Welcome to the Pickleball section of BabyBoomer.org, where we dive into one of the fastest-growing sports among Baby Boomers. Here, you’ll find a variety of resources including insightful articles, engaging podcasts, and more, all dedicated to the world of Pickleball. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious about starting, this is your go-to destination for tips, strategies, community stories, and the latest trends in Pickleball.
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I haven't posted for a long time. But I'm inspired by Confessions of a Grandma. Like me, she hasn't been blogging lately. But recently she brought us up-to-date on her life and times. Spoiler alert: She seems very active and happy in Florida. As for me, I've been doing the things tha…
I haven't posted for a long time. But I'm inspired by Confessions of a Grandma. Like me, she hasn't been blogging lately. But recently she brought us up-to-date on her life and times. Spoiler…
I haven't posted for a long time. But I'm inspired by Confessions of a Grandma. Like me, she hasn't been blogging lately. But recently she brought us up-to-date on her life and times. Spoiler alert: She seems very active and happy in Florida. As for me, I've been doing the things that retired people normally do. This past winter my wife and I spent several weeks in South Carolina visiting family -- well, mostly for the grandchildren. We played games, read books to the kids, went to the playground. We attended a 5th birthday party. Now we're heading to Wisconsin at the …
Tom Lashnits
May 5, 2024
Everyone please rise this week on I Used to be Somebody. Carl interviews his first judge ever! Jeannine Barr was an assistant district attorney who decided after 9 years to throw her hat in the political ring, (brave move) and then became a criminal district court judge for 24 years. She oversaw cas…
Everyone please rise this week on I Used to be Somebody. Carl interviews his first judge ever! Jeannine Barr was an assistant district attorney who decided after 9 years to throw her hat in the politi…
Everyone please rise this week on I Used to be Somebody. Carl interviews his first judge ever! Jeannine Barr was an assistant district attorney who decided after 9 years to throw her hat in the political ring, (brave move) and then became a criminal district court judge for 24 years. She oversaw cases on "all the people you are afraid of." She tells us what it was like to have a high profile, elected position as a Texas judge. In another big brave move, Jeannine left the bench and has created a fascinating second act as a storyteller/singer and songwriter. She has a beautiful voice and is also…
Carl Landau
April 9, 2024
This is a perfect time for the Big Reveal, the ultimate secret to longevity. After almost 10 years writing this blog, and for some of you almost 10 years reading it, I figured it was a goal to conquer, a treasure to find. The Plan I couldn’t do it. My plan was to write an entire blog revealing the…
This is a perfect time for the Big Reveal, the ultimate secret to longevity. After almost 10 years writing this blog, and for some of you almost 10 years reading it, I figured it was a goal to conquer…
This is a perfect time for the Big Reveal, the ultimate secret to longevity. After almost 10 years writing this blog, and for some of you almost 10 years reading it, I figured it was a goal to conquer, a treasure to find. The Plan I couldn’t do it. My plan was to write an entire blog revealing the #1 key to longevity, THE queen-of-queens from all the rest. After I described the benefits and shared study literature reinforcing my theory, perhaps even promoting my own fitness program (PizzazzEE-25), I would end explaining the ultimate key. No. Actually, that wouldn’t be the end. The end woul…
Barbara Klein
April 1, 2024
Mark Firmin is the executive director of Angels' Place. He has been in this position for 8 years after teaching math at Archbishop Rummel High School for 22 years. He has a Bachelor's degree in Math, a Masters in Math , and another Masters in Curriculum and Instruction all from the University of New…
Mark Firmin is the executive director of Angels' Place. He has been in this position for 8 years after teaching math at Archbishop Rummel High School for 22 years. He has a Bachelor's degree in Math, …
Mark Firmin is the executive director of Angels' Place. He has been in this position for 8 years after teaching math at Archbishop Rummel High School for 22 years. He has a Bachelor's degree in Math, a Masters in Math , and another Masters in Curriculum and Instruction all from the University of New Orleans. Mark was born in New Orleans and has lived in Metairie for 55 years. Mark enjoys service to others as well as movies, live music, watches, and pickleball. He is currently living in Old Metairie with his wife Cherie, who is a theater teacher. #Spaghettionthewall #Podcast #leducentertainmen…
Armando Leduc
March 20, 2024
Sky Bergman has a zest for life and wants to share it with you. Her positivity is infectious. An accomplished and award-winning photographer and professor, it is no wonder her university students love her! She's also on a passon mission to capture the beauty of life and wisdom of older people as the…
Sky Bergman has a zest for life and wants to share it with you. Her positivity is infectious. An accomplished and award-winning photographer and professor, it is no wonder her university students love…
Sky Bergman has a zest for life and wants to share it with you. Her positivity is infectious. An accomplished and award-winning photographer and professor, it is no wonder her university students love her! She's also on a passon mission to capture the beauty of life and wisdom of older people as they tell their stories. Sky released her debut documentary, Lives Well Lived to sold-out live audiences and has two more films in the works. There's no stopping this woman's positive energy! Sky started pursuing her second act in her 50's as a filmmaker. She hit it big with her very first movie, now a…
Carl Landau
March 5, 2024
Sheldon Kolawole, a pharmacist from St. Louis, is one of 16 pickle ball athletes selected to compete on Pickle Ball Paddle Battle, an upcoming reality show hosted by former Bachelor, Clayton Echard. In this week’s episode Sheldon and Sasha talk about his journey to Pickle Ball Paddle Battle, the l…
Sheldon Kolawole, a pharmacist from St. Louis, is one of 16 pickle ball athletes selected to compete on Pickle Ball Paddle Battle, an upcoming reality show hosted by former Bachelor, Clayton Echard. I…
Sheldon Kolawole, a pharmacist from St. Louis, is one of 16 pickle ball athletes selected to compete on Pickle Ball Paddle Battle, an upcoming reality show hosted by former Bachelor, Clayton Echard. In this week’s episode Sheldon and Sasha talk about his journey to Pickle Ball Paddle Battle, the lack of diversity in pickle ball, the bonding on set (was there romance?!) and why Sheldon should be selected to receive a Pickle Ball Kingdom Franchise by the fans. You can learn more about Pickleball Paddle Battle online at pickleballpaddlebattle.tv and on Instagram @pickleballpaddlebattle. Sheldon…
Sasha Graham
March 5, 2024
Swire Ho's odyssey from the glitz of Hong Kong's entertainment industry to the heart of Los Angeles' promotional merchandise world is nothing short of extraordinary. As he details his transformation from a recording engineer to a purveyor of memories through promotional products, the …
Swire Ho's odyssey from the glitz of Hong Kong's entertainment industry to the heart of Los Angeles' promotional merchandise world is nothing short of extraordinary. As he details his t…
Swire Ho's odyssey from the glitz of Hong Kong's entertainment industry to the heart of Los Angeles' promotional merchandise world is nothing short of extraordinary. As he details his transformation from a recording engineer to a purveyor of memories through promotional products, the conversation unfolds to reveal the deeper emotional resonance these items hold. Swire unveils the intricate dance of creating merchandise that echoes a brand's ethos, asserting not just its message but its commitment to quality and values. This narrative is a masterclass for anyone who cherishe…
Anika Jackson
February 15, 2024
This month we have a very thought provoking conversation with award-winning journalist Adam Bryant. He worked for 30 years as a journalist including 18 years as a reporter, editor and columnist at the New York Times. He's probably most famous for his column at the NYT called, "Corner Office" where h…
This month we have a very thought provoking conversation with award-winning journalist Adam Bryant. He worked for 30 years as a journalist including 18 years as a reporter, editor and columnist at the…
This month we have a very thought provoking conversation with award-winning journalist Adam Bryant. He worked for 30 years as a journalist including 18 years as a reporter, editor and columnist at the New York Times. He's probably most famous for his column at the NYT called, "Corner Office" where he interviewed 500+ CEOs. What he learned during these interviews is fascinating and his insights can help everyone in creating their second act. Adam also shares his personal experience about what it was like to give up his dream job at the NYT to start his own C-Suite position. And this month we …
Carl Landau
February 13, 2024
The phrase Forever Young embodies an aspirational desire to retain the vigor, vitality, and youthful spirit throughout life. While the sentiment behind this phrase may bring up memories of the Bob Dylan song, it resonates with the wish for sustained energy, health, and vitality. However, the literal…
The phrase Forever Young embodies an aspirational desire to retain the vigor, vitality, and youthful spirit throughout life. While the sentiment behind this phrase may bring up memories of the Bob Dyl…
The phrase Forever Young embodies an aspirational desire to retain the vigor, vitality, and youthful spirit throughout life. While the sentiment behind this phrase may bring up memories of the Bob Dylan song, it resonates with the wish for sustained energy, health, and vitality. However, the literal interpretation of eternal youth is, unfortunately, not feasible. Aging is an inevitable natural process that brings about physiological changes in the body over time. I wrote the following thoughts in my book Women at Halftime:Are those deepening crow’s feet spreading? Are those actually permanen…
Deborah Johnson
February 9, 2024
Season 7 - Episode 171In this episode of Hey, Boomer!, host Wendy Green sits down with guest Margie Zable Fisher to untangle the intricate web of friendships and their impact on our emotional and physical well-being as we age. Margie shares her unique system for nurturing and maintaining friendships…
Season 7 - Episode 171In this episode of Hey, Boomer!, host Wendy Green sits down with guest Margie Zable Fisher to untangle the intricate web of friendships and their impact on our emotional and phys…
Season 7 - Episode 171In this episode of Hey, Boomer!, host Wendy Green sits down with guest Margie Zable Fisher to untangle the intricate web of friendships and their impact on our emotional and physical well-being as we age. Margie shares her unique system for nurturing and maintaining friendships, digging into the importance of intergenerational connections and the changing dynamics of friendships as families transition through life. From the joy of fostering new friendships to the complexities of navigating estranged or toxic relationships, the conversation delves deep into the significanc…
Wendy Green
January 30, 2024
Growing older is a natural part of life’s journey, yet for many, it comes with a sense of loneliness. When we were kids, teenagers, and young adults, we often determined our self-worth by the number of friends we had in our circle. As we begin to get older, we may prefer having fewer, but closer f…
Growing older is a natural part of life’s journey, yet for many, it comes with a sense of loneliness. When we were kids, teenagers, and young adults, we often determined our self-worth by the number…
Growing older is a natural part of life’s journey, yet for many, it comes with a sense of loneliness. When we were kids, teenagers, and young adults, we often determined our self-worth by the number of friends we had in our circle. As we begin to get older, we may prefer having fewer, but closer friends with more meaningful connections sharing the same hobbies, philosophies, and likes. What do we expect from our relationships as we grow into our baby boomer years and beyond? According to the Perspectives on Psychological Science, older adults’ relationship expectations include: Having opp…
Marc Joseph
January 24, 2024
Ace Rodrigues discovered Pickleball during Covid and within minutes had declared it the “greatest sport ever”. He soon drew up plans for what would eventually become Pickleball Kingdom and is now launching a pickleball reality show called PICKLEBALL PADDLE BATTLE hosted by former Bachelor, Clayt…
Ace Rodrigues discovered Pickleball during Covid and within minutes had declared it the “greatest sport ever”. He soon drew up plans for what would eventually become Pickleball Kingdom and is now …
Ace Rodrigues discovered Pickleball during Covid and within minutes had declared it the “greatest sport ever”. He soon drew up plans for what would eventually become Pickleball Kingdom and is now launching a pickleball reality show called PICKLEBALL PADDLE BATTLE hosted by former Bachelor, Clayton Echard. You can find Pickleball Kingdom online at pickleballkingdom.com. If you want to learn more about Pickleball Paddle Battle and read all about their very impressive contestants visit pickleballpaddlebattle.tv. Both Pickleball Kingdom and the reality show are also on Instagram—@pickleb…
Sasha Graham
January 23, 2024
