Author: Ricardo Ramirez
We miss these childhood drinks: Do you agree?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Gone but not forgotten: Childhood drink brands we miss There is a particular kind of grief that only hits in a grocery aisle. Your hand moves …
Photos of these once-hated classic cars remind us failure isn’t the finish line
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
From criticism to classic The DeLorean DMC-12 was derided for poor performance and build quality, dismissed as an overpriced failure. Today, well-maintained models fetch $45,000 or …
Photos of VR, eReaders & other tech that was supposed to change our lives but didn’t
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
VRs, eReaders & other tech that were supposed to change our lives but didn’t Every generation gets a batch of technologies that arrive trailing enormous promises. …
Photos of classic TV sitcoms only true Boomers will remember
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Classic TV sitcoms only true Boomers will remember For Baby Boomers, television wasn’t just entertainment during the 1960s and 1970s; it was a cornerstone of family …
The states with the highest (& lowest) senior care costs
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The states with the highest (& lowest) senior care costs Planning for senior care is one of the most consequential financial decisions a family can make, …
Actors whose careers got derailed after one bad TV role
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Actors whose careers got derailed after one bad TV role Television has always been a double-edged sword in Hollywood. For every actor who found stardom through …
Photos of beloved but controversial movies: Do you agree?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
The most controversial films that are actually masterpieces Controversy in art and cinema reveals society’s boundaries, exposing the pressure points where cultural comfort meets disruptive truth. …
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of childhood snacks we miss
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of childhood snacks we miss There is a particular kind of grief that only hits in the snack aisle. You reach …
Your parents worked less & lived better: Here’s the math
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Something feels off, and most of us have felt it for years without quite being able to name it. You work more hours than your parents …
Photos of classic TV sitcoms only true Boomers will remember
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Classic TV sitcoms only true Boomers will remember For Baby Boomers, television wasn’t just entertainment during the 1960s and 1970s; it was a cornerstone of family …
Diane Keaton & 10 endearing movies that will stay forever in our hearts
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Diane Keaton and 10 endearing movies that will stay forever in our hearts Hollywood lost one of its most beloved and distinctive stars when Diane Keaton …
More photos of one-hit wonders only Boomers remember
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
More photos of one-hit wonders only Boomers remember Some of you wrote in asking for more one-hit wonders from the Boomer years, so here is a …
Photos of classic TV sitcoms only true Boomers will remember
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Classic TV sitcoms only true Boomers will remember For Baby Boomers, television wasn’t just entertainment during the 1960s and 1970s; it was a cornerstone of family …
Diane Keaton & 10 endearing movies that will stay forever in our hearts
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Diane Keaton and 10 endearing movies that will stay forever in our hearts Hollywood lost one of its most beloved and distinctive stars when Diane Keaton …
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of classic mall stores we miss
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Gone but not forgotten: Photos of classic mall stores we miss There was a specific ritual to the Saturday mall visit. You knew which door you …
The mindfulness of maintenance: Why fixing old cars soothes the soul
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Wrenches, wax, and zen Under a soft garage light, fingers trace the curves of a gleaming fender. A careful hand tightens bolts on a vintage Mustang …
8 popular ’80s songs that take us back
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
8 popular ’80s songs that take us back It is 1984, and Madonna is coming out of a car radio with a snare hit that lands …
The $130,000 question: Can you afford to get old in America?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
$130,000: That number is not a worst-case scenario. It is the 2025 national median annual cost of a private room in a nursing home, according to …
Some nursing homes are making residents laugh every single day. The health results are remarkable
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
A clown walks into a nursing home and asks a resident with moderate dementia whether she would prefer a cat or a dog. The resident considers …
How Boomers stay active: Tips for people over 65
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Only 13.9 percent of adults over 65 meet federal guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity each week. That number comes from a federal data analysis …
