True longevity
The Baby Boomers are coming of (old) age. Do not think for a moment that that will slow them down. Do not expect the generation that liberated and revolutionized sex and sexuality, music, feminism, marriage, divorce, out-of-wedlock babies, and glass ceilings to slide into oblivion without leaving its mark on the golden years. They cannot be the rebels for four–five decades to disappear from the scene just because they hit 65. That is ridiculous. The Boomers’ legacy gives permission to age as we darn well please. Nothing holds us back from redefining retirement and putting a trendy crown on a great era and a great generation, whether we go skydiving at 80, start a new business at 60, or live the retirement of our parents. I have two suggestions: One: Do not take for granted the privileges life bestows on you. Whatever you do in that later stage of life: celebrate, and marvel, and live it with gusto. Choose one moment every day and live it with extra intention and intensity. En...