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| Questions and Answers: | Q:Do you think the bitterness and anger from Late Boomers will occur with Late Xers? Hi, I've been reading up on generational sites for the last couple of years, and one thing I have noticed repeatedly is a lot of intense bitterness and boiling anger from those born in the "late Boomer" years. I was born in 1975, so I am not a Boomer, though I think I can understand the bitterness that Late Boomers have, it's something that the typical early and middle Boomer doesn't seem to display. I don't know if I'm a middle of the pack Xer, or a late Xer, but do you guys think this same thing will happen to late Xers? Often times I find myself disliking these kids born in the '80s. Many of them, especially those born in the early '80s, are my peers, but talking to them it feels like I'm 20 years older then them, not 4-7 years older. They feel like another generation to me, and I suspect when the term "Generation Xer" becomes more of an insult refering to anyone over 35, rather then a cool label, many Late Xers will develop the same bitterness that Late Boomers have. Heck, I even had an argument with a guy just 4 years younger then me, maybey even less about when the '80s ended and the '90s began. It could easily have been an argument between some born in 1959 and 1955 about the '60s-'70s. More things change, the more they stay the same it appears.
John M | | A:John,
You've made an astute observation. I personally believe that the rift you describe within "generations" comes from having labels affixed to groups by outside parties that would not self identify as a cohesive generation or cohort. Identity is psychologically important as the most intimate of constructs to the individual. Identity is a similary personal conscept for social groups. To have identity forced upon one is distressing and possibly harmfully. This probably speaks to why some of the later born in generations become angry or bitter. I hope that with this site some of the bitterness will dissipate and we can just be proud of who we are, confront unfair stereotypes, and celebrate out achievements.
Thanks for an excellent question John.
Nancy | Q:I was born in 1967, am I a boomer?
jim | | A:Hi Jim,
"Officially" you are not a Boomer, I'm sorry to have to break such sad news to you. According to the U.S Government the Baby Boom began in 1946 and ended in 1964. But you are more than welcome to join the ranks of Honorary Late Boomers and Late Boomer Lovers! Like all else in life... it is mostly attitude.
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| | | | Post Date | Title and Description | | 2002-01-22 | When you think "there oughta be a word," turns out there is... at least for some folks.
This is a bit too self absorbed... and that is why these guys give the rest of us a bad name. Although I must admit that I like the "spouse potato" as a descriptor for someone who will not leave a bad marriage.
| | --Newsday, Inc. | | 2002-01-22 | It's Baa-aack. The Hatchback That Wouldn't Die.
Remember fuel efficiency? Truckless vehicles? The Hatchback? That's right the dorky vehicle we thought would never resurface is baa-ack... and with a vengence. According to Michael Frank who writes for Forbes, no less than "n 2002 alone, there will be more than a dozen trunkless cars that didn't exist before (though some look awfully familiar)."
| | --newsday.com | | 2001-10-18 | Joan Jett, a Patriotic Punk, Shows Her Support of Military and Police
Before it became fashionable to support military personnel and police officers, Joan Jett was seeking out U.S. base venues for unscheduled on-base concerts whenever and wherever she and the Black Hearts traveled. She continues to do so and also supports police charities.
| | --Militarylifestyle.com | | 2001-10-08 | Boomer Babes AREN'T all over 50 - but we are Babes!
Another review of the book, Boomer Babes, but... a tragic flaw is that these folks don't know who Boomers are. Most Boomer Babes (who are a VERY real phenomena, thank you very much!) won't even see 50 for a few years yet. If you can overlook this GLARING mistake (who does the research for these people any way?) thls is a fun read about a real trend of active, healthy, fun, sexually active and attractive women.
| | --Kansas City Star | | 2001-09-30 | Late-Boomers, John Lennon, War and Peace
This headline won't stay up as a freebie for long. It'll be worth the price for an electronic copy or a trip to the library to read it for free.
New York Times
Arts Section
Western Print Edition
Arts, Section 2, Pages 31, 38
September 30, 2001
Waiting for Our John Lennon
By Neil Strauss
If you are interested in a set of ideas that coelsced during our formative years - say the media, televised war, peace, John Lennon, individual action that seems lost and insignificant - and how all these things have shaped the psyche of our group, read this article. This article embeds many of the central premises discussed at Late-Boomers.com. People are starting to recognize there is a thoughtful mass consciousness behind our cohorts actions.
| | --New York Times | | 2001-09-29 | Valerie Harper: Comedic Actress, Activist and Inspiration
Valerie Harper's "Rhoda Morganstern" was a far more real character than Mary Tyler Moore's "Mary Richards" to many later born Boomer women. Catch up with what Ms. Harper's doing these days.
| | --Detroit News | | 2001-09-09 | Will they miss us when we go?
Even though most Boomers are far from retirement - the shape of the workforce and in some cases, cities and tax bases, will change dramatically if Boomers opt to retire far earlier than any previous generation in order to pursue life goals, second careers, and find meaningful activities for the latter portions of their active lives.
| | --Seattle Times | | 2001-09-08 | Fashionable and Sexy with a Few Wrinkles
We are bringing the market with us as we age. Women with character, taste, style, experience, and laughlines are getting noticed and featured in some of the fashion industry's most significant venues. And it is about time.
| | --Seattle Times | | 2001-08-30 | Kitsch or Bad Taste?
Some lapses in good taste are more painful to recall than others. 70s decorating is one of the most painful.
| | --Bergen Register | | 2001-08-19 | Fear and Loathing along the Boomer Trail
Frank McNally deftly parodies the recent spate of boomer bashing books. But geesh, even the Irish are making fun of us because of the Woodstock Generation's self absorption. Helps confirm the ever increasing view that our little cohort should have never been the ones labeled the Me Generation.
| | --Irish Times | | 2001-08-18 | Theatrical Presentations with Rock Music to Grow
Why is this news? Yes folks, entertainment forms will follow the interests of the ticket buying audience.
| | --Calgary Herald | | 2001-08-12 | Retro marketing rides again.
St. Joseph Asprin hopes to make a come back with boomer marketing. But how many Late Boomers are worried about suffering a stroke in the immediate future?
| | --St. Petersburg Times | | 2001-08-12 | Cutting edge of vision
Automated presbyopia surgery may help those of us who keep fine print at arm's length and don't flinch at the thought of a slice of eye.
| | --PR Newswire | | 2001-07-06 | 8-Tracks Are Collectors Items
That's right, the audio epitomy of tacky times and technology gone astray, 8 track cassettes, are now sought after collector items.
| | --Kansas City Star | | 2001-07-06 | An Old Friend Fades Away Completely
The final alpha line product of DEC what was once an acronym found in nearly all techie Late Boomer vocabularies has ceased production. Hanging tapes, Vax shock, and a bit of 80s geek nostalgia took me back to rooms with serially linked PDP 11s. Where will the ending of original line chip production by Digital Equipment Corporation take you?
| | --ZDnet | | 2001-06-18 | Boomers Need Financial Planning Now More Than Later
Financial planning is more important for we mid-lifers than for oldsters, as if we need to call upon it, we need to call upon it in more crisis oriented situations.
| | --Kansas City Star | | 2001-06-16 | McCall Pattern Co. and Butterick Co. Merge
Late Boomers women were some of the last to experience near mandatory participation in home economics courses. The trend away from do it yourself clothings means the brands of sewing patterns boomer women are familiar with are biting the dust.
| | --Kansas City Star | | 2001-06-14 | ELO (Jeff Lynne) Zooms into a September Tour
Cities and exact tour dates have not yet been announced, but the Electric Light Orchestra (which is Lynne with whomever he's hanging at the moment... such old Fab Four members) is back. Don't be a snob... and don't bring me down... we all know the words and sing along in the car.
| | --Philadelphia Daily News | | 2001-06-14 | Who Buys Joe Queenan Books Anyway
Want to have your blood pressure shoot through the roof? Read this ever so typical little Gen X review of yet another Joe Queenan book that bashes and misrepresents the real complexity of the Boom.
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| | The Seventies: The Great Shift in American Culture, Society & Politics
|  A few world altering events from 1969 - 1984 are glaringly absent, but this is the current must read history of the decade that changed the world.
| | The Pro- crastinator's Guide to Financial Security
|  David F. Teitelbaum, a financial analyst for the federal government sets out concrete guidelines and strategies for mid-lifers who got a late start planning for retirement.
| | The Trial of Henry Kissinger
|  Christopher Hitchens forwards the premise that Henry Kissinger should be tried for war crimes for his part in the bombing of Cambodian and Laotian civilians and for his role in political assasinations in Chile and East Timor.
| | Commies
|  By Ronald Radosh. Scathing view of the old left in which we grew up from an insider who has done an about face.
| | 100 Greatest Boomer Toys
|  Great photos that are sure to evoke memories of 50s and 60s toys such as: Thingmakers, Spirographs, Colorforms, Life-Size Kitchens, and Easy-Bake Ovens. Also excellent thought-provoking essays.
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