Review of good bits of info. about, by and for baby boomers
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Posted by Rosie on October 14, 2010
Ray and I have several reasons for deciding to delay or plain just not retire! Many of those reasons are captured in a blog post I just read.
What about you? Are you delaying retirement? If yes, why?
Posted by Rosie on September 21, 2010
Just read this article about more baby boomers deciding to start a business instead of retiring. Many may be borrowing money from their IRA’s, home equity other sources.
Would you refinance your home to start a business?
Posted by Rosie on September 14, 2010
I plan to share information from individuals and services that are currently working to enhance our visibility. Some I know and have used personally. Some I know and may not have used but others have and report they are trustworthy and good.
I may also feature some online portals for baby boomers that showcase their business and causes.
I get satisfaction that needs can be met. Since I enjoy helping others believe that we are not on this earth to just take up space this is a small way I can help. There are some services I may have an affiliate relationship with and will make related fees. But there will also be a host, I hope, of individuals and businessess that I have met online and want to provide exposure because I just plain like them. I desire to see them thrive. I desire to see baby boomers and their business thrive, I want to keep us all alive with empowering information and healthy brain stimulating purpose.
Does this make sense? Will this be helpful for you? Are you one of the folks I can trust to showcase and provide valuable informaton and service to help baby boomers get more online exposure?
If you have someone you have used that you trust please let me know who and what they have done for you. I will not know them and do not want to share their information to my readers and they get negative results. Also, please do not respond to this post with a lot of links in the comments. Just connect with me on Facebook, (Rosemary Horner)
Posted by Rosie on September 13, 2010
Baby boomers hobbyists and collectors are one of the most fascinating groups I know. My husband, artist Ray Horner Jr. is one of those baby boomers. This baby boomer loves Acoustic Research Speakers. Partner this love with his art and carpentry skills and you have a baby boomer that takes on the challenge of making the inner beauty of classic stereo speakers sing beautiful music.
Take a few minutes to view the evolution of a set of scrappy speakers to a restored piece of art. You did a great job Ray.
Posted by Rosie on September 9, 2010
Yesterday my mom came home from the hospital. I decided to sit up and stay her for the night. I felt restless, although tired, but was determined to quietly read the Dream Giver, by Bruce Wilkenson while I listened for any stirrings from my mom.
It felt strange reading instead of punching keys on a computer keyboard in the wee hours of the night. But the simple yet powerful story of a Nobody character named Ordinary who lived in the Land of Familiar took me on a roller coaster of emotions. I poured through the pages seeing my life unfold.
I underlined passages in the book written in the style of the Pilgrim’s Progress like:
I am almost finished but I am already inspired and hopeful. I am so glad the book popped off my shelf while looking for something on blogging.
I am going to pull my dreams out of the corner. How about you?
Posted by Rosie on September 8, 2010
I adore the commercial by AARP which asks baby boomers and seniors, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I find myself answering with various unfulfilled dreams.
I had forgotten about dreaming lately. It is hard in the midst of realistic life dramas. But they must never, ever be forgotten. I pulled a book of my shelf that was a gift to me but never read. It is called The Dream Giver, by Bruce Wilkinson. I plan to read it this week! I get my dreams back!
What about you? What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you still have dreams?
Posted by Rosie on August 7, 2010
Are you neglecting your blogs? Do you feel like putting them up for adoption or throwing them away? I know this sounds harsh but I am in the process of making that decision. I am re-evaluating all my sites. I am also working on a strategic plan for each site I keep.
Does that make sense? I can no longer afford the time to blog when the mood hits or when I come across something I want to share. That often means stopping what I am doing and posting on one of my sites. Think about it. We cannot afford to do that in our everyday life.
I mean imagine if you were housecleaning, stopped to look up an old magazine on Ebay, then found other distractions while online? House work will not get done. Well, that is what I have just done and must get back to accomplishing my goals for the day.
The same thing can happen with our blogging. If you have more than one blog we must consider being systematic, not anal, but systematic if your blogging is more than just recreational.
This baby boomer life is busy enough and if blogging is part of your weekly activities I, for one, feel we owe it to our readers to either provide quality content. What do you think?
Posted by Rosie on June 17, 2010
As soon as you get to the Facebook Page of Suzie Cheel she engages you with a video. I love her energy, sincerity and warmth. You get to know her right away while she shares what her page is all about. She is using a Welcome page which I have not seen too often on pages. As a matter of f act I hope she shares how she did it and the apps she used for her html opt in. How very cool.
Her scenic background invites you to go sip on some green tea and rest while you chat with Suzie.
So far she has 91 likes and I strongly suspect it will just go up. I am hoping that she does share some of her cooking tips. Keep up the great work Suzie!
Posted by Rosie on June 3, 2010
Watch this short clip about a full figured baby boomer who decides to fit in an exercise routine while coming up with blogging ideas. I can call her big because it is me! I am trying to get to my fighting weight. Ha!
PS Check out some really good blogging tips at Blogging for boomers
Posted by Rosie on May 27, 2010
Yes, it is the season to enjoy outdoor activities. You can also do a virtual outdoor Blog Carnival right now! So, take a few minutes and visit some of these great blogs hosted by an insightful baby boomer blogger. Many of you know that I am a stickler for About pages. If you really want to get to know other baby boomer bloggers read their About pages.
The blogger, Joe Hauckes, the host of this Blog Carnival has a clearly written about page. It is not long but gets right to the point.See below:
Hi, my name is Joe Hauckes and I’m a Baby Boomer.
I havs been blogging on the Working at Home on the Internet blog since October 2005 and the My Computer Back in Service blog since August 2007.
Born in March 1953 (on the ides of March), I seem to be in the middle of the Great Baby Boom after WWII.
So, why not endeavour to build a community of like minded and same generational people who have so much in common.
So, I present this Blog and the Baby Boomers U.S. Forum for your enjoyment.
Have Fun and Thanks for being a part of the community.
Joe
So take a few minutes to play and get to know folks at the Blog Carnival.
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