Baby Boomers and Beyond

13th July, 2009 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments

Went to a party yesterday where everyone who attended was a baby boomer or beyond.  And yet, a very diverse group.  Singles, gays, long time married, widows, divorcees–and all got along great.  Why?  Because everyone is now beyond worrying about long held "traditions" and "beliefs."  All were intelligent, hard working (or had been), enthusiastic, interested and interesting people.  It is so nice when people can get together, have a good time, make new friends, and learn a lot about new interests that other people have. 

Also attended a networking group I belong to where the Executive Director passed away, and…

Mid Life Crisis

5th July, 2009 - Posted by gaylecarson - No Comments

Do you feel as if you are going through a mid life crisis?  Do you feel less energized and powerful?  Could it be that every thing you've worked for in the last many years is falling apart?  Well, if you answered yes, you probably are hitting that mid life crisis point, although it happens at different ages for various folk.  It's difficult to ignore your body when it starts to ache a little more, or when people or events you mention are not remembered by the people you are with, and it's even worse when your job is suddenly considered…