What it Means to Cherish Family

I buy plane tickets to special family events for relatives who can't afford to join us on their own. When my husband and I renewed our marriage vows in a sacramental church wedding last year, we were glad to offer tickets to two relatives we wanted to be there—and this year to one who is joining us for the holidays. While this isn't always an easy expenditure for us, it reflects our shared values about family. We know these loved ones are living on sparse incomes, and even though it's a stretch for us to buy the tickets, it's one we are more than willing to do. It's well worth it to have family with us at these cherished times.

Joyce Mason
Member, Boomer Diva Nation

Mi Casa is Su Casa

My home is always open to kids.. and I have always taught my kids to be kind so my daughter knew a few kids that had been kicked out their homes for one reason or another and they stayed here, not all at once (lol!) We always talked them into going back home, and we always let the parents know they were here. Our thinking was at least they were not roaming the streets.


Barb Ireland
Member, Boomer Diva Nation

Reach Out & Touch

Last week, I saw a family who attended a speaking engagement that I had at Lincoln University this morning on the side of the highway with their car that had broken down. I pulled over, let them use my cell, drove them to the gas station and they got a tow. Felt pretty good.

Teeky3
Member Boomer Diva Nation via Fab 40