Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Boomalally Magazine Celebrating Life After 50+ ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.boomalally.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Turning Passion into Purpose and Profit](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/01/29/turning-passion-into-purpose-and-profit/) - Whether it's for passion, purpose or profits, photography is a form of everyday visual communication. - [The Artist and the Road Less Traveled – Mary Martin](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/11/19/the-artist-and-the-road-less-traveled-mary-martin/) - Mary Martin’s journey as an artist and gallery owner took an unlikely, unconventional path. - [Interview with Marian Brickner, Animal Photographer Extraordinaire](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/09/10/interview-with-marian-brickner-animal-photographer-extraordinaire/) - Marian Brickner is an internationally acclaimed animal photographer who calls Saint Louis her home. - [APP: Audible](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/08/20/app-audible/) - Thanks to Audible, we learned a zillion ways to gain access to any corporate suite--simply while we were driving. - [On Becoming an Artist](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/08/06/on-becoming-an-artist/) - Beginning a new painting, wood carving, or piece of jewelry and ending with a finished piece of art is extremely exhilarating. - [Coach's Corner](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/07/23/coachs-corner/) - Today marks the launch of our new monthly column, Coach’s Corner. The column is designed to inspire and engage you. - [Letter from the Editor](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/07/09/letter-from-the-editor/) - [A Writer’s Life: “Dueling Sisters”](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/06/25/a-writers-life-dueling-sisters/) - Writing wasn’t something I stumbled into during some great awakening of youth, nor did it come as an epiphany when experiencing “empty-nest syndrome.” - [Boundaries Are Fun to Create, but So Hard to Keep!  ](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/06/11/boundaries-are-fun-to-create-but-so-hard-to-keep/) - Boundaries are something all of us need, whether we’re planning for retirement, rebuilding an empty nest, or starting a new chapter. - [Volunteerism: The New Fountain of Youth](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/05/28/volunteerism-the-new-fountain-of-youth/) - Volunteering with an organization whose vision and purpose aligns with your personal mission and goals is worthy of consideration. - [Take Control of Your Health to Thrive](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/05/14/take-control-of-your-health-to-thrive/) - The status of our health is a function of numerous factors, the majority of which are based on our lifestyle and everyday choices. - [BOOK: Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing as We Age](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/04/09/book-women-rowing-north-navigating-lifes-currents-and-flourishing-as-we-age/) - [The Diet Life](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/03/12/the-diet-life/) - Cynthia Reyes Masse describes her journey with her on-going battle with weight loss. - [Seeing the World Through Our Own Lens](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/01/15/seeing-the-world-through-our-own-lens/) - While we all see the world through a different lens, once we figure out where we belong, our picture of success becomes very clear. - [Building Community with Productive Networking](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/02/26/building-community-with-productive-networking/) - Building community through productive networking and volunteering has been a gift that will keep on giving now and forever. - [BOOK: When to Jump: If the Job You Have Isn’t the Life You Want](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/02/19/book-when-to-jump-if-the-job-you-have-isnt-the-life-you-want/) - [Hope, Trust or Fear Regarding a Serious Medical Diagnosis: The Choice May Be Our Own](https://www.boomalally.com/2019/01/08/hope-trust-or-fear-with-a-chronic-or-terminal-diagnosis-the-choice-may-be-ours/) - Modern medicine and the healing arts are evolving rapidly and affording us with alternative therapies that we only dreamed of several decades ago. - [BOOK: I, Eliza Hamilton](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/08/18/book-i-eliza-hamilton/) - [BOOK: Embracing the Unknown](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/10/09/book-embracing-the-unknown/) - This eloquent, captivating memoir tells the modern-day story of Graziella Chabanel, a woman who immigrates to America from Switzerland. - [BOOK: Your Inner Critic is a Big Jerk: and Other Rules About Being Creative](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/06/30/book-your-inner-critic-is-a-big-jerk-and-other-rules-about-being-creative/) - [When Faced with Death, Choose Life](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/12/04/when-faced-with-death-choose-life/) - [How to Build Your Encore Website on a Budget](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/11/27/how-to-build-your-encore-website-on-a-budget/) - [It All Started the Day I Met The 5th Dimension](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/11/21/it-all-started-the-day-i-met-the-5th-dimension/) - Finding my life’s purpose began when I was eight years old . . . the day my uncle and I took a road trip and met up with The 5th Dimension. - [The Missing Link to Work-Life Balance](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/11/06/the-missing-link-to-work-life-balance/) - Like goal-setting and prioritization techniques, mindfulness requires continuous practice to achieve work-life balance. - [The Joy of Smartphones](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/10/30/the-joy-of-smartphones/) - [Stuck in a Creative Rut with Your Photography? Try Something New](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/10/23/stuck-in-a-creative-rut-with-your-photography-try-something-new/) - [The Evolution of Entrepreneurship](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/10/16/the-evolution-of-entrepreneurship/) - Boomalally is dedicated to helping you build your Second Act, whether that be in the areas of work, learn, create, play, or give back. - [The Power of Intention](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/10/02/the-power-of-intention/) - The worst thing that ever happened to me turned out to be the best in quite a remarkable way. - [Are You a Second Act Entrepreneur?](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/09/18/are-you-a-second-act-entrepreneur/) - Explore how you may have the potential to become a second-act entrepreneur. - [Finding the Right Volunteer Fit](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/06/20/finding-the-right-volunteer-fit/) - if you are willing to volunteer with an organization, you need to think about what you want from the experience as well as the skills that you want to use. - [Embrace Your Inner Runner](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/06/20/embrace-your-inner-runner/) - If you truly enjoy running, begin with baby steps. - [Reboot Childhood Favorites with the Play-Time App](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/06/20/reboot-childhood-favorites-with-the-play-time-app/) - When was the last time you thought about the games you loved to play as a child? - [The Real Smart Card in Your Wallet](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/06/20/the-real-smart-card-in-your-wallet/) - U.S. public libraries are among the first organizations to adapt to changing technology to ensure that their patrons have the necessary resources. - [The Reinvention of Ms. Beverly](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/06/20/the-reinvention-of-ms-beverly/) - As a result of her reinvention, Bev Schuetz found the answer to, “What I am going to do with the rest of my life.” - [Get a Hobby!](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/08/25/get-a-hobby/) - [MAGAZINE: Dog Eyes](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/09/01/magazine-dog-eyes/) - [Focus on Life](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/09/11/focus-on-life/) - Poetry by Shirley Seabaugh. Photo by Morgan Crabtree. - [Are You on a Path of Awakening and Abundance?](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/08/28/are-you-on-a-path-of-awakening-and-abundance/) - [The Painted Hills are Ripples in Time](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/08/21/the-painted-hills-are-ripples-in-time/) - [BLOG: Marc and Angel Hack Life](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/07/28/blog-marc-and-angel-hack-life/) - The Mark and Angel Hack Life Blog is exceptionally well written and beautifully designed. - [MAGAZINE: airbnbmag](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/08/04/magazine-airnbubmag/) - Airnbubmag celebrates meeting and connecting with people as "the real magic of travel." - [PODCAST: Chris Guillebeau](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/08/11/podcast-chris-guillebeau/) - If you're interested in a resource filled with great ideas for starting your own business on the side, check out Chris Guillebeau's daily podcast. - [Have You Lost Your Laugh?](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/08/14/have-you-lost-your-laugh/) - [Bent Creek Lodge:  Dream Getaway in the Mountains of North Carolina](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/08/07/bent-creek-lodge-dream-getaway-in-the-mountains-of-north-carolina/) - Nestled in the forest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina, sits beautiful Bent Creek Lodge. - [Introducing Dear GiGi](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/06/18/introducing-dear-gigi/) - This is GiGi Newheart's fabulous advice column for the 50+ crowd. - [Toying with the Idea of Writing a Book?  A Good Editor Can Help](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/07/31/toying-with-the-idea-of-writing-a-book-a-good-editor-can-help/) - One of the most important things a writer needs to publish a book is a good editor, so your book can be the best it can be. - [A Passion for Photography](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/07/24/a-passion-for-photography/) - [My Boss Broke My Head](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/07/21/my-boss-broke-my-head/) - [Everything Old Is New Again for Feed My People](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/07/17/everything-old-is-new-again-for-feed-my-people/) - [Plants with Personality](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/06/19/plants/) - One of the keys to photography is to really see what’s in front of you in all its aspects and to bring to attention aspects that others might miss. - [The Journey to What's Next](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/07/03/the-journey-to-whats-next/) - Kris Edens shares how meeting her own challenges can help you with your journey of self-discovery. - [Everyone's Creative - Tame Your Inner Critic](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/07/07/everyones-creative-tame-your-inner-critic/) - Gigi Newheart advises Frozen on ways that the only way to move forward…is to move forward. - [This is Your Brain on Curiosity](https://www.boomalally.com/2018/07/10/this-is-your-brain-on-curiosity/) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.boomalally.com/) - [About](https://www.boomalally.com/about/) - [Resources We Love](https://www.boomalally.com/resources/) - [Dear Gigi](https://www.boomalally.com/dear-gigi/) - [Give Back](https://www.boomalally.com/give-back/) - Discover how to give back by engaging with a cause you believe in, increasing your community involvement, or finding the perfect volunteer opportunities. - [Learn](https://www.boomalally.com/learn/) - Together, we can explore professional development opportunities; 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