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Julie says there were a few titles that influenced the Baby Boomer generation. Source: Getty Images

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5 books that defined the Baby Boomer generation

Being repressed, I was trying to learn about reproduction and relationships from what is now such tame literature.

Written byJulie Grenness

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‘Who will take care of you when you’re old? It would be great if it was a loved one’

‘Who will take care of you when you’re old? It would be great if it was a loved one’

My mother hated nursing home life, so eventually private home care assistance was arranged.

Written bySue Leighton

Sue says she doesn't want to end up in a nursing home, but worries about how draining caring for her might be for her loved ones. Source: Getty Images

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‘Turning black thumbs green: What to do when you aren’t good at gardening’

‘Turning black thumbs green: What to do when you aren’t good at gardening’

More common these days is to grow herbs. I tried it once and we don’t speak about it.

Written byGay MacDonald

Gay doesn't have much luck with plants. Source: Earl Wilcox / Unsplash

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‘Now I’m retired I can look back on the lousy jobs I’ve had with glee’

‘Now I’m retired I can look back on the lousy jobs I’ve had with glee’

... it’s probably one of the best ways to build your character, since there are few jobs more demeaning than this.

Written byMary McGrath

Mary remembers one of the worst jobs she ever had was as a sewist in a factory. Source: Getty Images

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‘Moving home alone: My labours of Hercules in decluttering and downsizing’

‘Moving home alone: My labours of Hercules in decluttering and downsizing’

Despite lockdown, it's time for me to move on and I've secured a pad in the district.

Written byJulie Grenness

Julie had sole responsibility for organising her move. Source: Stock Photo/Getty Images

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‘Clothes must be comfortable and not mumsy: Finding my fashion groove’

‘Clothes must be comfortable and not mumsy: Finding my fashion groove’

Being comfortable and happy in your own skin is the best look of all.

Written byKaren Jones

Karen knows what she likes and how to dress up (or down) a look. Source: Stock Photo/Getty Images

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‘Care, cost and cuddles: Why I’m willing to go broke for my furry companions’

‘Care, cost and cuddles: Why I’m willing to go broke for my furry companions’

Over the past four years I've spent about $8,000 on their vet fees ...

Written byRobyn Berry-Luke

Getting older is make that bit easier with a furry friend by your side, says this writer. Source: Getty Images

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‘Selling the bad stuff: Controversial advertising from our past’

‘Selling the bad stuff: Controversial advertising from our past’

Some time later, I did voluntary work at a public hospital kiosk, clad in my blue striped uniform. The most popular item I sold to nurses and doctors was ...

Written byJulie Grenness

Who remembers some of these advertisements on the TV? Source: Getty Images

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WANTED: Talented writers to join the contributer community at Starts at 60

WANTED: Talented writers to join the contributer community at Starts at 60

Starts at 60 is evolving and we’re looking for contributors aged 55 years or older from within our community to...

Written byRebecca Wilson

WANTED: Talented writers to join the contributer community at Starts at 60

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‘It’s hard not to get down in the dumps over our rubbish problem’

‘It’s hard not to get down in the dumps over our rubbish problem’

I can’t believe that in 300 years we’ve produced such huge amounts of rubbish. In that 60,000 years civilisations came and went.

Written byBarbara Stacey

Barbara remembers the way rubbish collection was done when she was younger and how things have changed - not necessarily for the better - today. Source: Getty Images