I AM A SONIC BOOMER, NOT A SENIOR... In this blog, I am writing to and for those who believe that the Boomers will change what the word Senior means. I also believe that Boomers will change what retirement means in our society. The blog is also for those who are interested in what life after retirement may look like for them. In this blog, I highlight and write about issues that I believe to be important both for Seniors and working Boomers.
Every old friendship is really a collection of stories.
The fishing trip where nobody caught a fish.
The vacation where everyone got lost.
The birthday party nobody expected to survive.
Those stories become treasures after someone is gone.
If we don't tell them, they disappear.
Write down one favourite memory of a lifelong friend. Better yet, share it with someone else who knew them. Stories keep people alive in our hearts and help future generations understand where they came from.
When someone dies, we often think first of spouses and children. But lifelong friends grieve too.
Old friends
hold pieces of our history. They remember the stories no one else knows, the
camping disasters, the first jobs, the impossible bosses, the practical jokes,
and the dreams that never quite happened.
When one
friend dies, a chapter of your own life quietly closes.
It's okay to
feel that loss.
And yes,
it's okay if you cry...just remember to blame it on chopping onions if someone
asks.
Reach out to
a mutual friend and simply ask,
"How
are you doing after hearing the news?"
Then listen.
Sometimes people don't need advice. They just need someone who remembers the
same person they do.
The older we get, the more precious old friends become. They are the people who remember us before careers, mortgages, grandchildren, sore knees, and reading glasses. They knew us when our hair was thicker, our waistlines were smaller, and we thought sixty sounded ancient.
Recently, a
friend shared that someone he had known for many years had passed away. I
didn't know the person, but I felt the sadness in his voice. Then he said
something that stayed with me:
"You
can't replace an old friend with another old friend."
He's right.
New friendships are wonderful, but only old friends have walked beside us
through decades of victories, mistakes, laughter, heartbreak, and unforgettable
memories.
Those shared
experiences become part of who we are.
Think of one
old friend you haven't spoken to in months, or even years. Pick up the phone or
send a message that simply says:
"I
was thinking about you today." Friendships don't
survive on memories alone. They need small moments of attention. Your call may
brighten their day as much as yours.
September is a month of reflection, celebration, and change, as the world transitions from summer to autumn. It’s a time when people come together to honor significant causes, raise awareness, and cherish global traditions. From days that celebrate peace and education to those that highlight social justice and environmental stewardship, September is packed with meaningful events that inspire action and unity. Let’s explore the special days this month has to offer!
Special Days in September
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September Events
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