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Five Reasons to Watch Girls, Season Two

Posted on 01/9/2013 by | General News | Comments

Entertainment | Home & Family | RelationshipsAs a baby boomer in my mid-50s, I probably don’t fall within the target demographic for the critically acclaimed, endlessly discussed, highly controversial and wildly popular television series, Girls. But I certainly count myself among producer Lena Dunham’s biggest fans.  I loved the YouTube videos she made when she was still in college, and thought her first feature film, Tiny Furniture, was awesome. Last season, I couldn’t wait for Sunday nights so I could watch the half-hour episodes, which chronicle …

“Not Fade Away” A Movies for Grownups Minute Review With Bill Newcott

Posted on 01/9/2013 by | Movies & TV | Comments

EntertainmentIn our first Online YouTube review, Bill Newcott of AARP’s Movies for Grownups ponders where the ’60s kids in Not Fade Away learned to talk like that…and why they never go to White Castle.     Photo Credit: Barry Wetcher/Paramount

Group Travel: The Pros and Cons

Posted on 01/9/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

TravelWhen I think of group travel, the first thing that comes to my mind is a busload of silver-haired matriarchs headed to Branson, Missouri.  You know, crowded buses, truckstop restroom breaks, and quite likely a fair amount of snoring. Furthermore, the idea that this baby boomer traveler would consider any form of group travel for an international trip was simply out of the question.  I’m far too independent, would prefer to have my own schedule, I love to experience world …

Cool New Tech Gifts for Grandkids at CES

Posted on 01/9/2013 by | Multigenerational & Family Issues | Comments

Home & Family | Relationships | TechnologyCalling all grandparents! My first day at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas has proven to be pretty overwhelming but also totally exciting! The most fun I had today was checking out some of the cool tech items geared for kids. There are literally hundreds of toys, learning tools, games and other entertainment for kids on exhibition here. As I went through the exhibit hall, here are just a few items I loved in a variety of price …

Growing Old in the Age of Computers

Posted on 01/9/2013 by | Latino Life | Comments

Your LifeThe only person I know in my age group who does not own a computer also does not use a cell phone, cannot figure out how to operate the ground positioning system (GPS) in his car, doesn’t understand fax machines and has trouble setting the controls on his clock radio. His whole world is golf, a game which requires no special knowledge or abilities beyond being able to place a small white ball on a wooden tee and whacking it with …

Tax Refunds May Arrive Late

Posted on 01/9/2013 by | Money and Work | Comments

Bulletin Today | Money & Savings | WorkAre you daydreaming about how you’re going to spend your tax refund this year? You may have even more time to mull over your options. The IRS says your 2012 tax refund may come a little bit later than usual. Blame Congress. Because tax legislation was passed late (Jan. 2) to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, the IRS says it will begin processing federal income tax returns on Jan. 30, eight days later than it planned. See also: Download your …

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