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Romona Robinson’s Next Chapter

Romona Robinson was the first black woman to anchor an evening broadcast in Cleveland and the first solo woman to sit in the evening anchor chair. She’s won eight Emmy awards, crisscrossed the country covering news stories and newsmakers, and snagged an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama. ...
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Celebrate Summer Wonders with the July-August 2023 Issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer Magazine

Soak up Summer Wonders before seasons change again in Northeast Ohio. This July-August issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer magazine offers a freshly-picked crop of local stories that impact us, here and now. ...
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Summer Wonders: July-August 2023 Issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer Magazine

Soak up Summer Wonders before seasons change again in Northeast Ohio. This July-August issue of Northeast Ohio Boomer magazine offers a freshly-picked crop of local stories that impact us, here and now.

As you can see by our cover, we caught up with former TV anchor Romona Robinson. She’s been busy spreading her inspiring message to people here and throughout the country. We found her charmingly candid about her encore career and her next chapter. Read the details starting on page 20.

Meanwhile, regional festivals and fairs will keep you busy from now through fall. We highlight some of our favorites in this issue (see page 26). 

If technology is making you crazy, you’re not alone. At a recent tech fair for older adults in Geauga County, we heard all about how folks struggle with their smartphones, tablets and apps. Read what they had to say (page 11) and then find out how technology can help people who are hard of hearing. Our columnist Tak Sato fills us in (page 10).

But that’s just the beginning. In this issue, also read about a local caretaker of Hollywood history, a wine country road trip, financial elder abuse, choosing happiness, personal style and life space design tips, and so much more!

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Editor’s Note: Boo Crew

The size of a TV remote control, The Ghost Meter ($49.95 on Amazon) requires only a 9-volt battery and an open mind. It was a gift from my husband, the same man who gave me a pearl necklace when we were dating. Thirty-seven years later, our lives are in a different place, a far more frightening one, judging by his gift. ...
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Editor’s Note: May I Be Candid?

I don’t actively encourage candid photos of myself. I tolerate them for the greater good of reality. Candids capture messy moments, the this-is-what-it-was-really-like times of our lives. ...
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Free Outdoor Concerts, All Summer Long

Whether your groove is Big Band, R&B, jazz, rock, classical or some other genre, enjoy an open-air venue near you, where live music will carry you along in the balmy breezes. Pack a picnic, grab your family and friends, and make lasting memories by attending some of these free, outdoor concerts this summer.  ...
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Worth Noting: May/June 2023

Enjoy this sampling of editor Marie Elium's latest banquet of newsworthy notes. ...
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Tech Talk: Smartphone Apps

Lately, the old advertising tagline, "What's in your wallet?" has joined the cacophony in my head. Today, that same question could be, “What’s in your smartphone?” ...
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