Writer Julia Nunnally Duncan (in ball jersey) and her friend, Edna, standing on the front walk featured in the story, circa 1967.
From Our Readers

Our Front Walk

Where memories were made through the years

By Julia Nunnally Duncan | December 18, 2023
Scene from the Flamsbana mountain railway in Flam, Norway, by Leonovo. Used in an essay on memories and progress over the years, “J’ai Du Coeur Au Ventre,” “I am brave.”
From Our Readers

‘J’ai Du Coeur Au Ventre’!

Memories and bravery

By Ian C. Smith | December 12, 2023
old sewing machine, image by Arman Zhenikeyev. From Our Readers article by Boomer Colin M. Kelly, of a holiday when Mom asked, "Can you keep a secret?"
From Our Readers

‘Can You Keep a Secret?’

A Boomer reader recalls a small secret with a deep impact

By Colin M. Kelly | December 6, 2023
A couple looking at a tablet, at home on their sofa. For use with Boggle find the mammals puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Brainbusters: Find the Mammals

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 27, 2023
Santana concert in 2022
From Our Readers

Please, Let There Be More Rock ’n’ Roll!

A Boomer reader remembers, and mourns the passing of icons

By E. A. Grifone | September 6, 2023
an embroidered lace handkerchief, by Ale059
From Our Readers

Gretchen’s Handkerchief

Remembering a childhood piano teacher and her old-fashioned ways

By Julia Nunnally Duncan | August 8, 2023
a drive-in movie theater in the 1960s, from Everett Collection. The first drive-in movie theater opened in 1933, giving birth to memories of drive-in movies for many people, like this fond remembrance. 
From Our Readers

Memories of Drive-in Movies

A brief history and a reminiscence

By Carl Scharwath | August 1, 2023
Frank Sinatra and Frank Zappa sketches, for music quiz
Music

‘Let’s Be Frank’ Music Quiz

How well do you know the two famous Franks?

By Rachel Schmoyer | July 25, 2023
elderly woman in park, from Vladimir Voronin. The 81-year-old celebrity showed us that we can look great at any age – or was the message something entirely different? Baby boomer Margaret Hopkins offers a tongue-in-cheek look at the swimsuit-clad Martha Stewart and how her generation views aging and body image.
From Our Readers

Thanks a Lot, Martha Stewart

Congrats on the SI swimsuit edition, but ...

By Margaret Hopkins | July 18, 2023
Marilyn Monroe statue at Madame Tussaud's museum, photo by Sanja Baljkas
From Our Readers

Marilyn and Me

An 11-year-old’s coming of age and the iconic sex symbol

By Bill Levine | July 11, 2023

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