than “our”. I began to reprogram myself, pictur- ing the rest of my life from this divergent per- spective.


And, I am not alone. Boomers are just one group discovering adjustments to lifestyle may be in order. Many have adjusted to two or more career changes. Diversity matters. Ability to compromise is important. Mature years are no longer considered golden years, rather mystery years, a time when twenty-years or more may be anticipated to enjoy and experi- ment, provided you are physically, emotionally, and financially prepared. The unknown awaits. In our precarious financial environment, jobs are scarce. College students are now consid- ering volunteering a year or two upon gradua- tion. They can revel in their independence while volunteering, adding to their resume while sending out resumes while not living with Mom & Dad. This is a relief to Boomer par-


ents.


Does this lifestyle take courage? Certainly. The unknown always does. A friend told me that taking a chance on my lifestyle took verve. I looked it up. Verve means pos- sessing a special ability to pull something off with panache and wild, chaotic, unpre- dictable passion. Although I am cautious and methodic in my planning, my demeanor probably exuded verve with a capitol “V”. I recommend experiencing verve. Try it . . . like me, this lifestyle may become your passion.


Barbara M Traynor, author & freelance journalist, lives in up-state NY. Her book, Second Career Volunteer… a how-to volunteer at organizations that offer free room and board in exchange for workplace skills is available www.secondcareervolunteer.com as a Google E-Book, Kindle and through Amazon.


May 2012 41 Kalon Women Magazine


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