Boomeresque:Definition
1. Adj.: Describing a person born between 1 Jan. 1946 and 31 Dec. 1964
2. Adj.: Description of a person, place or thing possessing Baby Boomer je ne sais quoi
3. See also, Boomer, Esq.: A Baby Boomer who is also a licensed attorney (See, e.g., About).

Zentangle Diva’s Challenge #223 – We All Scream for Ice Cream Edition

June 22, 2015 29 comments

This week, the Zentangle Diva challenged us to use the tangle Umble by Maria Thomas of the Zentangle Mother Ship in a composition. I was a little over ambitious in terms of how much time mine would take and Mr. Excitement is chomping at the bit to go for a walk on the beach here […]

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The Macedonian Grill – A Boomeresque Brigantine, New Jersey Restaurant Review

June 18, 2015 24 comments

Macedonian Grill, Brigantine, New Jersey

Alas, The Macedonian Grill Has Gone Out of Business (Update: July 22, 2018)  I hate to think that a restaurant review by Boomeresque is the kiss of death, but after 10 years, Jimmy, a/k/a Dimitrios Constantine Dounoulis, decided to change careers. However, the location is now owned by another family, this time, Mexican-American, and they have […]

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Zentangle Diva’s Challenge #222 – Go Ephs Edition

June 16, 2015 15 comments

Zentangle Diva challenge #222

[If you’re new to the Zentangle concept, you can read my take on it here.] This week the Zentangle Diva asked us to use the “Colours of the Rainbow” in our response to her weekly Zentangle challenge. (No, she didn’t spell “colours” wrong. The Zentangle Diva is Canadian.) As many Boomeresque Zentanglesque followers know, I’m […]

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Zentangle Diva’s Challenge #221 – “Beads of Courage” Edition

June 8, 2015 32 comments

Zendala

[If you’ve never heard of Zentangle, start here.] This week the Zentangle Diva, Laura Harms, challenged us to produce a tile with the prompt of “Beads of Courage”. This program “supports kids with chronic or life threatening illnesses and their families.” These children face many years of medical tests and procedures, often painful ones. Instead […]

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Zentangle Diva’s Challenge #220 – All Boxed Up – Hopeless Perfectionist Edition

June 1, 2015 36 comments

Zentangle Diva Challenge #220

[ If you’re wondering what this Zentangle thing is, start here. ] This week, the Zentangle Diva challenged us to use the tangle All Boxed Up by Alice Hendon, CZT (Certified Zentangle Teacher).    My first thought was, “Piece of cake. A great border tangle.” And then I got started on my tile. I quickly realized that […]

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A Foodie’s Regional Guide to Italy

May 30, 2015 1 comment

pasta italy

Steeped in history and culturally rich with numerous world-famous attractions and cities to explore, Italy has earned a place high on most travelers’ “must visit” lists. Those lucky enough to actually have the opportunity to visit Lo Stivale (The Boot) soon realize that in addition to the famous monuments, churches, Roman ruins, great art and beautiful […]

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Zentangle Diva Challenge #219 – “Down the Shore” in Brigantine, New Jersey Edition

May 25, 2015 31 comments

Sunset over Saint George's Thoroughfare, Brigantine Beach, New Jersey

[Zentangle?? Huh?? What??  Read about it here.] This week, the Zentangle Diva, Laura Harms, challenged us to produce a tile using only straight lines — maybe a little ironic the week after Irish citizens voted by a large margin to amend their Constitution to provide for marriage equality. 😉 My first thought was to do […]

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Baby Boomer Ibiza Holidays – Not Just For Hard Partying Millennials

May 21, 2015 0 comments

City of Ibiza World Heritage Site

Visitors to Spain seeking warmth, beaches and even history and culture, do not have to confine themselves to the mainland. From the United Kingdom and from other cities in Europe, you can not only book flights directly to Spain and her mainland cities, but also directly to Ibiza, one of the Mediterranean Balearic Islands off […]

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Zentangle Diva’s Challenge #218 — Back in Blanes on the Costa Brava Edition

May 19, 2015 36 comments

Marimurtra Botanical Gardens, Blanes, Catalunya, Costa Brava, Spain

[Not sure what Zentangle is? Start here.] This week, the Zentangle Diva (Laura Harms) challenged us to produce a white on black Zentangle tile (composition). I have to admit, I don’t love working in white on black. None of my white drawing implements deliver the control I find with my Sakura black pigma micron pens, […]

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AARP Member Discounts – A 50th Birthday Present

May 16, 2015 51 comments

Because sometimes you need a rainbow, butterfly, unicorn kitten

Like many Baby Boomers, I was a little taken aback around my 50th birthday when I received my invitation to join AARP (formerly known as the American Association for Retired Persons). However, I soon realized that eligibility for AARP membership did not mean I was old retired. Consistent with Mr. Excitement’s sometimes annoying philosophy that life’s […]

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