It’s the theme of this issue, and I think it’s an especially good one for a magazine that caters to people in their 50s, 60s and 70s. After all, many of us —myself included — find ourselves starting over, exploring new opportunities or redefining our roles as parents, grandparents or caregivers.
At Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond, we cover issues important to members of this active and sometimes stressed generation. These beginnings, whether it’s a relationship, an “encore” career, changed living arrangements or an adventure or two, can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.
I want the magazine to cover topics important to me and to my friends — issues regarding our adult kids, aging parents and our lives, which get wedged between the needs of both.
Fun is important, too. A few decades (or more) of adulthood have made me realize you have to give to yourself before you can give to others. However, you already knew that. Our cover story, Tom Lix, is a good example of someone who has embraced a fresh start — one he didn’t plan on, and then created a terrific business (see his story on pg. 26).
If you’ve found yourself suddenly single during this stage in life, dipping your toe into the dating pool can be scary. Our feature story can help you negotiate this new stage in life (pg. 18).
Like to roam? Check out our interview and read the advice from a seasoned traveler who’s seen and done plenty of cool things thanks to excursions through local senior centers (pg. 24).
Brain games, financial advice, book recommendations and a featured year. You’ll find those stories and more in this issue. Our goal is to cover areas that are germane to the interesting, complicated and sometimes exhausting life we’re leading in this second half, our best half, of life.
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