Summary

The undefined website introduces "Boomerangs," a new Medium publication aimed at showcasing the talents and life experiences of Baby Boomers, inviting writers aged 50 and above to share their wisdom and stories.

Abstract

"Boomerangs" is a publication on Medium dedicated to the Baby Boomer generation, providing a platform for older writers to share their insights, life lessons, and experiences. The publication seeks to empower its readers through personal narratives, advice on various aspects of life such as work, relationships, health, and personal growth. It encourages submissions from writers over 50, offering a supportive environment to navigate the challenges of online publishing and technology. The founder, Liz Porter, emphasizes the importance of embracing new skills and overcoming the fear of the digital world, while also acknowledging the struggles and frustrations that come with it. "Boomerangs" welcomes both new and previously published works, provided they adhere to Medium's content policies and include relevant tags.

Opinions

The publication's founder, Liz Porter, recognizes the value of the Baby Boomer generation's wisdom and the need for a non-judgmental space where they can share their knowledge online.
There is an underlying sentiment that the older generation is often underrepresented and undervalued in the digital realm, which "Boomerangs" aims to address.
The process of learning new online skills and keeping up with changing technology is acknowledged to be challenging but rewarding for older individuals.
The publication's name, "Boomerangs," symbolizes resilience and the ability to bounce back from life's challenges, reflecting the spirit of the Baby Boomer generation.
Humor and the sharing of mistakes are encouraged as part of the learning process, indicating a light-hearted and supportive community atmosphere.
The call for submissions emphasizes the importance of sharing life experiences and empowers older writers to contribute to the online conversation.

Boomerangs

New Publication for Baby Boomers

A call for submissions!

Logo for Boomerangs-Courtesy of the Author and Canva

“One minute you’re young and fun and the next you’re turning down the car stereo so you can see better.”

— Unknown

What the hell is a hyperlink?

It wasn’t too long ago that I said those exact words to my good friend Kim. She’s a lovely girl, so she didn’t laugh, well, in my presence anyway!

She’s much younger, so I’m sure that simple techie question had her wondering about my mental capabilities.

The good news; she was patient, and I mastered the hyperlink situation.

And since then (2017), this old dog has been learning new online tricks, especially after deciding I needed a website.

Holy…what a fiasco that was!

I’ve come a long way, but it’s been super challenging. Just when you think you have something figured out, things change, and my ratty keyboard is evidence of the frustration!

I don’t think anything stays stagnant online for more than a week — and don’t even talk to me about what an overnight algorithm change can do to screw up a business.

If you’ve written on Medium for more than a minute, you know what I mean.

Enter my daily glass of Cab Sav at the end of a long day!

That brings me to the reason for this article!

The Boomer generation has so much to offer others online, but we’re held back by fear and the technical skills we were never taught.

I think that's a shame, so I wanted to start a publication that showcases our talents to our readers while supporting one another in a non-judgemental environment.

That’s why I’ve given birth (can you believe it @ age 59!?) to a new publication just for us older folks learning new tricks. I’ve named it Boomerangs because no matter how hard we get thrown, we keep coming back!

We’re Baby Boomers, writing to empower others towards a better life with our true stories, life experiences and insight.

We’re not grumpy old buggers; we’re extremely wise thirty-something-year-olds rebounding and retiring online. Boomerangs share life lessons about recovering our power, making money, improving relationships, and all aspects of health and personal growth.

We also share humour and rants as we learn, vent and laugh at our crazy mistakes.

“Tell your grandkids you’re older than the internet and blow their minds forever!” — Unknown

Call for Submissions

I think it’s time we get our own place — don’t you?

Let’s rebound together and help each other thrive online.

I’m looking for writers aged 50 plus+ who have life experience and wisdom they wish to share with our readers!

Writing Categories

If your story/article fits one or more of these categories listed below, I won’t censor your work, but please be sure it fits within Mediums rules and guidelines.

I prefer unpublished drafts but will also accept previously published work; please be sure they have at least one of these tags included;

Life Lessons

Relationships|Family

Work|Retirement

Baby Boomers

Health

Rants

Humour

If you’re interested in becoming a writer for our new publication, please follow this link for our full submission guidelines and more detail.

I’m excited to read your work! Have you got a story to tell?

Cheers to the Boomerangs!

“Old is when you give up, until then you’re spectacular!”

— Unknown

Here’s a story I rebounded from late in life…

His Secret Girlfriend’s Girlfriend Wrote Me a Letter

He told me he was cheating, but there was a twist, and then another

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I’m Liz, a personal growth fanatic that stopped shrinking into places I’ve outgrown.