Happy New Year from the Pre-boomers to the New Seniors
This past year has been most gratifying, because I had the pleasure of starting this blog. Over the past 7 months, I have posted more than 100 articles. During this short period, Pre-boomer Musings has become known as the voice to and for our generation. I thank you for your support.
Since this one-person communications vehicle has been so well received, several friends suggested that an expanded version might be the appropriate next step to consider. I took this challenge quite seriously. After all, those of us born between 1930 and 1945 are the “forgotten generation.” All pre-boomers will be 65 or older as of 2010. And, there are more than 30 million of us who need a forum to express our views as well as hear those of others. This is the perfect time for us to come together as the “New Seniors.”
New Seniors evolved over time, because we need a name that indicates who we are rather than one describing us as the group sandwiched between the Greatest Generation and the Baby Boomers. I don’t know about you, but I never liked being referred to as the generation born before another, seemingly more important, generation. We made plenty of contributions on our own and have the experience and the willingness to continue doing more. We have earned the right of passage, yet we are different from any group that has turned 65 in the past. Yes, we are the New Seniors.
With these thoughts in mind, I am pleased to announce the launch of NewSeniors.com Included in this online community is New Seniors Journal, an online magazine written by New Seniors for New Seniors. It features topics of interest to us: governmental issues, lifestyle, health, family matters, food and wine, entertainment, finance, travel and leisure, senior surveys, nostalgia and much more. These are presented as printed articles, streaming videos and podcasts in one, easy to navigate Web site.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to respond to articles online or by telephone. Traditional chat rooms and bulletin boards will give visitors access to additional information or to state their own opinions. New Seniors can feel comfortable knowing that we are safe and secure in our own online neighborhood.
Don’t miss the kick-off of the site and New Seniors Journal, which is scheduled for mid-January. The actual launch date will be announced on this blog. Don’t miss out, keep coming back here, and you’ll be able to link up as soon as the inaugural issue goes online. If you’re 65+, it’s the place to be for news, for information, for fun and for free.
Pre-boomer Musings will continue to post my articles several times a week. Some of these will appear in New Seniors Journal, but not all. So, you’ll want to log on to both sites on a regular basis to be connected with the growing community of “New Seniors.”
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