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Someone just asked me through a rep what I think "regular" old people look like. (For the proposed website I had suggested not using the silver-haired gleaming white teeth image of an older couple sitting on a swing in a park). Here's my image:
LOL my rant about marketing BS gave me an idea for the OP's website--how about a discussion of the phrase "The Pepsi Generation"? Sure, we've been branded as such, but how many people in our generation actually drink Pepsi? When I think about it, I don't know anyone who drinks Pepsi. Water? Definitely. Tea? Sure. Coffee? You betcha. Pepsi? Not so much.
I love how the posters here have shared their opinions and views of growing older. We "Medicare Babies" are sure a varied lot, aren't we? From "lonely and bitter" to adventurous and lively. Perhaps we ourselves shape our elderhood.
I wonder if you have a mantra or goal in mind for your elderhood?
I think mine would be (from the Dylan Thomas poem):
"Do not go gentle into that good night..."Rage, rage against the dying of the light."
By this, I do not mean being angry or bitter about aging, but pro-active in taking charge of my health, growth, adventures, and unquenchable curiosity...each day, I try to have a bit of newness in my life..it may be as simple as a trip to the library and engaging a stranger in conversation...or cycling along the waterfront and stopping to watch the pelicans skim the water, taking time to pet a dog...
I don't know...it helps to be such an optimist...been called a Pollyanna before..it's true. I wouldn't have it any other way. Have you smiled at a stranger today??
I see many of you on the same path. It's not about money, it's about personal growth and attitude, isn't it?
I love how the posters here have shared their opinions and views of growing older. We "Medicare Babies" are sure a varied lot, aren't we? From "lonely and bitter" to adventurous and lively. Perhaps we ourselves shape our elderhood.
I wonder if you have a mantra or goal in mind for your elderhood?
I think mine would be (from the Dylan Thomas poem):
"Do not go gentle into that good night..."Rage, rage against the dying of the light."
By this, I do not mean being angry or bitter about aging, but pro-active in taking charge of my health, growth, adventures, and unquenchable curiosity...each day, I try to have a bit of newness in my life..it may be as simple as a trip to the library and engaging a stranger in conversation...or cycling along the waterfront and stopping to watch the pelicans skim the water, taking time to pet a dog...
I don't know...it helps to be such an optimist...been called a Pollyanna before..it's true. I wouldn't have it any other way. Have you smiled at a stranger today??
I see many of you on the same path. It's not about money, it's about personal growth and attitude, isn't it?
I love Bloomers--but the domain's already taken..I also checked Late Bloomers but it, too is taken (but could be purchased for $60,000!
Does anyone like Saucy Senior as a name? I do own that domain name already. But --lol--I'd be happy to sell it for $60,000--and I'll take you all out to dinner if it sells for that!!
I love Bloomers--but the domain's already taken..I also checked Late Bloomers but it, too is taken (but could be purchased for $60,000!
Does anyone like Saucy Senior as a name? I do own that domain name already. But --lol--I'd be happy to sell it for $60,000--and I'll take you all out to dinner if it sells for that!!
thumbs down on that one for me, sounds too close to sassy senior. Maybe 'twilight' something or bloomin ...........or gateway.
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I would follow a website that addressed the active, positive parts of the "second half of our journey".
I would personally avoid the word "old" in the title.
And choff5, any better hints at the website you mentioned?
Here's a thought--how about starting a blog here on city-data and giving your ideas a trial run. Then you can see what works well before starting your site. You might even find this is the perfect place to keep it going. One advantage to having a blog here on city-data is you can post links to it without worrying about promoting a competitor's site.
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When I think about it, I don't know anyone who drinks Pepsi. Water? Definitely. Tea? Sure. Coffee? You betcha. Pepsi? Not so much.
