I flew to Cleveland, Ohio, for a wedding. Afterward, a few family members and I drove to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum. I noticed that most of the visitors were Baby Boomers. That isn't surprising because Rock and Roll first became popular while we were growing up. Some visitors were using walkers or wheelchairs, and my feet were aching from fallen arches. It was … [Read more...]
Gina Zollman: From Corporate Executive to Singer in Later Life
Did you ever wish you could have pursued a career in an artistic field but the responsibilities of real life made it difficult? Gina Zollman is a Baby Boomer who was Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Flame Gard, an innovative restaurant kitchen filter company. It revolutionized kitchen safety and was integral in setting innovations in that industry. Singing has … [Read more...]
How To Play Guitar Over 50 By Using Good Habits
You should never be deterred from learning a new skill. Fresh skills and good habits can be mastered at any age.My name is Lee and I’ve been playing guitar for over 25 years. It came about purely through needing an escape from my frantic life.Playing guitar for me is certainly a form of meditation. I couldn’t be without it.Let's look at very simple ways to get you playing … [Read more...]
Do You Love Acting? Senior Theatre is Alive and Well
Have you ever dreamed about acting on stage? To tread the boards emoting Shakespeare or kick up your heels in a musical? You may have been an active member of your drama club in high school, but then reality set in and you ended up working a regular 9-5. Well, it turns out more and more Baby Boomers are living out their fantasies performing in Senior Theatre and having a blast … [Read more...]
Aly Cook: Age Hasn’t Stopped This Baby Boomer Singer
Aly Cook is a Baby Boomer singer from New Zealand who was supposed to be touring Australia with her new single, “Cold Wind.” But even though COVID put a stop to her tour, she went ahead with her release anyway. Watch her video below. It was filmed in the majestic East Mac Donnell Ranges near Ross River Resort. I was a little afraid the wind would send her over the … [Read more...]