Welcome Everyone!

I just wanted to welcome all of my new visitors and welcome back my returning readers. Hot Flashing Thoughts is receiving more and more visitors each day which is truly exciting for me.

Now....here is what I need YOU to do. Write to me!!! Comment, respond, share a new thought or idea! What is on your mind? You would be surprised at how many people will be reading what you have to say. From Malta, to Canada and of course, the U.S. women are visiting and reading. So leave a comment or give a suggestion as to something you would like to talk about!

Let's keep the momentum going boomer women!

Sunday Morning News Just For Us

Ok.....I'm sorry! It's not Sunday morning, it's Sunday night, but I have a great excuse. My husband planned a date day/night for us yesterday, and I was really pooped this morning! Don't you just love when they surprise you? Geez, I am feeling so grateful today!

So let's get down to the business of our news. There is some interesting stuff here!

• Aging Is Inevitable, but Boomers Put 'Old' on Hold
• No Need to Whisper. Meeting Online is OK
• Asthma Risks ‘Double’ During Menopause
• Do We Really Know What Makes Us Healthy?
• National Menopause Awareness Month

Happy reading everyone and have a great week.

The Gratitude Dance

Those of us who are familiar with the Law of Attraction and The Secret, know that gratitude and being grateful everyday for what we have in our lives is important. From the smallest things such as having running water, to the largest such as having an abundance of financial wealth, it is so important for us to be grateful.

I found the greatest reminder today called the Gratitude Dance. It is a 3 minute, youtube video put together by two young guys in their 20's. What awesome spirit they have. You can't help but smile when you watch this! Have a great day. Click Here to watch the video.

Sunday Morning News Just For Us

First, let me start off by saying "Happy Grandparent's Day" to all of you who are grandparents. Actually, one of our stories of the week deals with what names grandparents like to be called. I called my grandparents Pop-Pop and Nana, and my children called my mother Nana as well. My brother's grandchildren call him Pop-Pop and his wife "Granny." So let me ask you, if you are a grandparent, what do your grandchildren call you? How did you pick that name?

Now, on to what is new for us this week.

• Boomers Buck "Granny,' 'Gramps' Youthful Grandparents Pick Hip Handles
• Nipping, Tucking Off Years - Surge in Boomer Plastic Surgery
• HRT Could Have Triggered Pregnancy in World's Oldest Mum
• Knowledge of Cholesterol Numbers Lagging Among Women. Survey Finds Women More Likely to Know High School Weight than Cholesterol Numbers

Welcome Back to School

Welcome back to school for me! After what seems to be a very short summer I have returned back to school today. Yes...in addition to owning my business I am a full time high school special ed. teacher (26 years and going strong). There is always a sense of anticipation and excitement each September. I don't sleep the night before and I love the smell of freshly waxed floors...ok a bit weird, I admit, but it's part of the job.

For me, September is a signal of renewal....new year, new students and new beginnings. September is the signal for be to start charging my batteries. I love the idea that I get to start again and look forward to trying to improve and make things better for my kids. What gets you fired up about your work? What do you do to keep your batteries charged?

Relax on Labor Day

How do you like to relax? Drop us a comment and let us know! How about a good book and a nice, hot bath or shower. Take a look at some great ideas by clicking on the links below.

Beauty and Spa Ideas
Great Reading

Happy Relaxing!

Sunday Morning News Just for Us!

Good Morning Everyone,

I know the west coast has been having a heat wave, but I do have to say that the weather here in the east is fabulous. How will all of you be celebrating Labor Day? I will be attending my friends "Boo Hoo Back to School BBQ" today. We are teachers and this weekend is always filled with mixed emotions for us. Even after 26 years, each September brings anticipation and excitement of what the new year brings, but I do hate the thought of getting up at 5:45 again! I am notorious for being a night person.

Ok, so let's see what has been happening this week.

• The War Over Going Gray
• Junk Mail Report Indicates Baby Boomers Are Target
• Most Common Pre-Retirement Planning Mistakes Baby Boomers Make
• Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Can Lead To Memory And Movement Problems
• Flaxseed May Relieve Hot Flashes
• Getting to The Heart of Hormones

Have a great holiday weekend everyone! Don't forget to speak up and write back. Let us know what you think!