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Remember the good old days when a meat pie and a bag of Twisties were the epitome of a school lunch? Source: Getty Images.
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Nothing nutritious: A look back at how school lunchboxes have changed over time

Nothing nutritious: A look back at how school lunchboxes have changed over time

From party pies to 'rabbit food':Take a look back at how school lunchboxes have transformed over the decades.
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Reflecting on school days: Wagging adventures and academic triumphs of a boomer era

Reflecting on school days: Wagging adventures and academic triumphs of a boomer era

This nostalgic trip through a baby boomer's youth in the late 1950s and beyond will have you reminiscing about the "good old days" and pondering how much (or how little) has changed. Ever wagged school? Join the club and share in the laughter, lessons, and life stories that made us who we are today
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The year of the baby boomer

The year of the baby boomer

Welcome to the Year of the Boomer: Navigating nostalgia, innovation, and the enduring spirit of 'Okay, boomers' as we reflect on our journey from backyard barbecues to Silicon Valley.
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2030 and beyond…

2030 and beyond…

As 2030 looms just a few years years away, the future for us baby boomers remains shrouded in mystery.
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Does this taste like cardboard?

Does this taste like cardboard?

From brown paper bags to plastic and back again, the supermarket revolution has come full circle. Join us as we embrace the nostalgia of sustainable shopping and rediscover the charm of cardboard in our kitchens, classrooms, and beyond.
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Pepping up our golden years

Pepping up our golden years

Embracing pep in our golden years: From Zoom coffee chats with pals across the globe to mastering online pursuits, we are rewriting the script on ageing.
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Finding tranquility in your ‘sitspot’: Embracing serenity in a hectic world

Finding tranquility in your ‘sitspot’: Embracing serenity in a hectic world

Discover the art of sitspot serenity with this guide to finding peace in everyday moments.
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Do you agree with raising the retirement age?

Do you agree with raising the retirement age?

What is wrong with the pension age as it is? What is your personal opinion about raising the retirement age in Australia?
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The nostalgic delights that make us smile

The nostalgic delights that make us smile

From Neapolitan ice-cream tales to the sweet scent of talcum powder, join our Starts at 60 blogger on a journey down memory lane.

About Julie Grenness

Julie is a 60-something Australian writer. She has had numerous articles published online. Julie is also a poet and her books can be found on Amazon and Kindle under her pen name, Barbara Binland. She is a caregiver and works part-time as a tutor of young Australians in English, Maths and ESL subjects.