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So, as we continue to examine why baby boomers want to start new careers late in life I will highlight some seniors who have made the leap, next up John Tarnoff – From Film Producer to Reinvention Coach · When we think of Hollywood, we often imagine red carpets, movie sets, and a ...

These stories of seniors who have reinvented themselves, illustrate that it's never too late to pursue new passions or careers. Each individual faced unique challenges and motivations but found renewed purpose and satisfaction in their later years. · So, you have to wonder what a ...

So, you have to wonder what about baby boomers makes them want to start new careers late in life over the next few posts I will highlight some seniors who have made the leap, next up Claire Cook. · These stories illustrate that it's never too late to pursue new passions or career ...

These stories illustrate that it's never too late to pursue new passions or careers. Each individual faced unique challenges and motivations but found renewed purpose and satisfaction in their later years. · The phenomenon of a worker who may have been in the workforce for 40 yea ...

The phenomenon of a worker who may have been in the workforce for 40 years suddenly starting a new career at 50 or over is a trend that is exploding as baby boomers hit that age bracket. There has always been a phenomenon of older workers trying something new, but the trend has h ...

Building a Musical Bridge Between Generations · As we grow older, it’s easy to feel like the world is moving on without us, especially when it comes to trends, technology, and the seemingly ever-changing music scene. But here’s the thing: we still have something powerful to offer ...

Millennials and the Genre-Melding Revolution · The next wave brought even more change. Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, grew up in a digital, globalized world. With instant access to every genre and artist, their musical tastes became eclectic, boundary-pushing, and deepl ...

Generation X and the Evolution of Authenticity · As baby boomers matured, a new generation emerged with its own sound, ethos, and challenges. Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, grew up in a world shaped by divorce, economic shifts, and a growing distrust of institutions. T ...

Our Musical Roots and Why They Still Matter · We were there when it all began. Rock and roll wasn’t just background music; it was a movement. It was the soundtrack to a generation that was transforming society, questioning authority, and searching for authenticity. From Elvis to ...

A December Baby’s Window of Wonder · I’ve always believed those of us born in late December or early January belong to a special club, · one with equal parts glitter, wrapping paper, and mild confusion. For those who share this curious birthday window with me, I send my warmest w ...

Boxing Day has always held its own gentle magic. Not the glittering, sparkling, heart-thumping excitement of Christmas Day, but a quieter sort of magic, the kind that settles over you like a warm blanket after all the ribbons have been gathered, the dishes washed, and the last of ...

When I look back on the New Year’s Eves of my childhood, I can still feel the thrill of staying up almost late enough to be considered a grown-up. I must have been around eleven when my parents began heading out with friends to celebrate, leaving me, the eldest, in charge of my b ...

Let’s take the best of Christmas, the kindness, the laughter, the love, into the New Year. · By the time the last of the wrapping paper has been stuffed into the recycling bin and the final crumbs of shortbread have mysteriously disappeared (I maintain they evaporate, but others ...

The day after Boxing Day was always our day for travelling. Boxing Day itself was devoted to visiting friends and relatives in the Lower Mainland. But the day after, that was for Vancouver Island. And that meant only one thing: braving the BC Ferry system during the holidays. · I ...

It’s never too late to start a new holiday tradition. · There’s something about December evenings that invites a little dreaming. Maybe it’s the way the lights twinkle across a quiet room, or how the fire crackles just loudly enough to remind you that warmth is not only possible, ...

My hope is that you are doing well as I recover from attacks by the seasonal bugs that come around this time of year. Tomorrow is Christmas. You can feel it in the air, something soft, something bright, something that feels a little like childhood and a little like hope. For some ...

Children eagerly await tomorrow, as they look forward to new experiences and milestones. As seniors, we can learn from this sense of anticipation and apply it to our own lives. Instead of focusing solely on the past or dwelling on what's been lost, we can look to the future with ...

Having something to look forward can be a powerful motivator and mood-booster. Here are some ideas on how to use this sense of anticipation to change our perspective on less-than-desirable events: · Instead of dreading a task or event, try to see it as a chance to learn, grow, or ...

American and Canadian society rests on an assumption that families take care of their own, When seniors living alone have no close family, can non-family helpers be an adequate substitute? The reason I thought about this is my sister-in-law just lost her husband and is living alo ...

First off, congratulations on reaching retirement! Whether you just stepped into this new phase or are thinking about it, you're in for an incredible journey. And let's be honest—one of the biggest perks of retirement is finally getting to waste a bit of time guilt-free. But ther ...