Boomer Mover

05/11/2026

First Responders Children's Scholarship

Issue #863

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! You were/are always there for your kids in every way!

05/03/2026

My grandson, Sam is taking his final dive today for his scuba certification. Thirteen , going on fourteen and having a grand adventure today at the rainbow river in Dunellon, Florida.

03/31/2026

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03/08/2026

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A century ago, March 8 was not only a celebration. It was a cry for dignity.

In 1909, women in New York marked a National Woman’s Day organized by the Socialist Party of America. They were fighting for better pay, safer work, and the right to be heard. At that time, many women worked long hours. They earned less than men. They had little power over the decisions that shaped their lives.

Then in 1910, at an international conference in Copenhagen, a German activist named Clara Zetkin shared a bold idea. She said one day each year should belong to women everywhere. A day when women could unite their voices and demand equality.

The idea spread.

In 1911, more than a million people across Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland joined the first International Women’s Day events. Women marched not for attention, but for rights. For work. For respect. For a better future.

But the reason March 8 became unforgettable came a few years later.

In 1917, in Petrograd, Russia, women went into the streets demanding “Bread and Peace.” They were tired of war, hunger, poverty, and loss.

These were mothers. Daughters. Wives. Workers.
Women who had carried pain in silence.

But on that day, they refused to stay quiet. Their protest became one of the sparks that helped start the Russian Revolution.

That is why March 8 matters.

It is not just another date on the calendar. It is a date written by women who stood up when the world expected them to endure in silence. Women who fought not only for themselves, but for generations they would never meet.

Years later, the world officially recognized what history had already shown.

In 1975, the United Nations began observing International Women’s Day. In 1977, it called on countries around the world to honor women’s rights and international peace.

So today, when we say Happy Women’s Day, we are not only celebrating beauty, kindness, and love.

We are honoring the woman who cries in private and smiles in public.

The woman who gives up her dreams for her children.
The woman who holds the house, the family, and everyone else together.
The woman who keeps giving even when no one asks if she is tired.
The woman who survives things she never speaks about.
Women’s Day is not only about celebrating women.

It is about thanking women for carrying life, pain, hope, and love all at once.

Some women changed history in the streets.
Some changed history inside small homes that no one will ever write about.

Both matter.
Both deserve to be remembered.

Remember the women who changed the world and were often never fully thanked for it.

March 8 belongs to them.

03/03/2026

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The Ijams River Trail in Knoxville, Tennessee has a long wooden boardwalk that runs right along the edge of the Tennessee River. As you walk, you get wide views of the water, tall rock walls, and the old marble quarry that once operated here. The trail is part of Ijams Nature Center and connects with several other paths that lead to Mead’s Quarry Lake, where people kayak, paddleboard, float, and swim during the warmer months. This trail is an easy and scenic walk with steady views the whole way. You can clearly see the quarry cliffs, small cave openings, and layers of rock along the path. The boardwalk keeps you close to the river, and it’s common to spot herons standing near the water, hawks flying overhead, and turtles resting along the river’s edge. It’s a simple, peaceful walk with a lot to see from start to finish.

03/01/2026

March is officially recognized as Women's History Month in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. It is an annual, month-long celebration dedicated to honoring the contributions of women to history, culture, and society.

Key details about Women's History Month include:
Origin: It began as a local "Women's History Week" celebration in Sonoma County, California, in 1978, intentionally timed to coincide with International Women's Day (March 8).
National Recognition: In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women's History Week.
Expansion to a Month: In 1987, Congress passed a law designating the entire month of March as Women's History Month.

02/23/2026

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02/22/2026

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‘Tis the season for spring cleaning. No doubt, all over the internet and in countless magazines, there are going to be numerous articles published in the next month about how to spring clean your home. And I get it, I lived in that world for many years. I lived through plenty of winters growing up...

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The average American eats about eight pounds of fresh strawberries a year – and with them dozens of pesticides.