Why it’s great to be a baby boomer.

Here’s some of the reasons I think it’s great to be a boomer:

• Feeling at ease in situations that used to cause you anxiety.
• Remembering Jackie Robinson, Bart Starr, John Havlicek, Bobby Orr, Arnold Palmer and Rod Laver.
• Smiling at the millennial wearing the tie-dye because you have an original in your closet.
• Experiencing a resurgence of energy once you finally choose a retirement date.
• Loving the fact you were alive when man walked on the moon, the Beatles arrived, polio was eradicated, television was born and people wrote letters.
• Being okay with the fact that you have no idea who that young guy is that’s hosting Saturday Night Live, because you can’t stay up anyway.
• Understanding more than ever how important it is to be kind to others.
• Not bothering to ask the  salesperson to not call you “sir” or “ma’am” because it’s not worth it and after all, you’ve earned it.
• Howdy Doody.  Roy Rogers.  Our Gang.  Johnny Mathis.  Pop Tarts.
• Having younger people in your profession recognize you as a mentor.
• Not sweating the small stuff.
• Loving the fact that vinyl is back…and you still have your original Beatles albums. (or Glenn Miller, Mel Tormé, Buddy Holly, etc.)
• Polishing your ’55 Chevy and getting ready for the classic car show.
• Having the self control to not express every thought that comes in your head.
• Watching reruns of Wyatt Earp and Have Gun, Will Travel.
• Knowing you have the experience, wisdom and talent to do anything you set your mind to.

What else?   Share what you like about being a boomer….I’d love to know.

“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?”

Satchel Paige