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George's Latest Blogs

Jan.20.2012 - 9:47 am
To My (Grownup) Daughter A broken heart: mine. You’re moving into your own life. It sure beats you staying here. Your orbit… Sometimes you will be moving away from me. I stand...
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Nov.29.2011 - 12:17 pm
An Important Truth for those of us Over 50: We have the first real opportunity in years to focus on ourselves, and there’s no one else to hold accountable if we’re not doing it...
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Nov.08.2011 - 2:27 pm
Hi, It's George, I've been thinking a lot about unexpected challenges this week, thetypes of things that are likely to happen to many people over 50. Don't get me wrong. I'm not...
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Oct.07.2011 - 8:51 am
In our 50s, many of us find ourselves at the peak of our game so far, our abilities honed and our experience stacked in accessible and usable form. We've achieved a certain amount...
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Comments from George

Apr.06.2011 - 9:31 am
In response to: My Favorite Poem - Delta, by Adrienne Rich
And thank you for both reading the blog and writing. It's an amazing time for all of us, as we move forward into the...
Sep.08.2010 - 7:39 pm
In response to: Brad's New Bright Life (Part 1) Hope and Fears
Well Sharon, what a great adventure you are embarking upon! I wish you and your husband all success. Your move offers...
May.12.2010 - 3:57 pm
In response to: Hopes and Fears After 50
Hello Sharon, I appreciate your response. We are constantly bombarded with stimuli. And we often invite more stimuli by...
Apr.22.2010 - 1:09 pm
In response to: Grandparenting Today
Mary, I welcome your input into this conversation. Many people assume that “advanced technology” is only for the...
Apr.14.2010 - 1:08 pm
In response to: Grandparenting Today
Blessings to you as well, Sharon. May language catch up to our outlook. All the best.

Published Reviews

Published by The Midwest Book Review - After 50 It's Up To Us... by George Schofield
"By 2015 some 77 million Americans will be fifty to sixty-nine years old and represent the first (and largest) generation in history to be so long lived and have to deal with the...