Hey Boomers 👋 If you’re reading this, you’re part of something special. This community is a unique mix of two worlds: 1. Long-time viewers and subscribers from the What’s Up Boomer YouTube channel… 2. …and new friends from the Skool platform, curious about what’s possible in this next season of life. While everyone’s path here is different, two core passions are pulling us together: ✅ Exploring the journey of creating a YouTube channel (yes, now is a perfect time to start — no matter your age) ✅ Making the most of how life has turned out — especially in this “retired, but not done yet” phase This is a space for honest conversation, creativity, trying new things, and finally doing the stuff you said you’d do once you had the time. There are no silly questions. No wrong starting points. Whether you’re hitting upload for the first time or just want deeper purpose in your days, you belong here. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be adding more ways to connect, learn, and support each other. For now, jump in and introduce yourself with a twist: 👉 What’s one thing you always thought you’d do in retirement but haven’t yet? Or 👉 What's one thing that was unexpected once hitting your retirement age? Let’s start dreaming out loud — and maybe doing something about it. Welcome 💛

I’m spending some time this evening thinking about how i spent my time in 2025, and as a result how i might want to spend it in 2026. I like writing better than typing, because it slows down the process and i can think a little more while writing. (I got a new pen today which heightens the motivation a little, being a pen aficionado.) So i have an initial list. It will definitely change. Some things will move up to the top in importance, others will move down, some will be added. I’m asking God for wisdom as i write. How do you guys approach a new year?

@Mark Eldridge posted the question of what person motivates you because of their passion and what they do. I really didn't have any one person that came to mind, and the person or persons I was thinking about weren't on SKOOL. Do you have a person or persons that you could talk to for hours? Who are they and why? If you read my answer via the link, you will find it would be 60+ year-olds, my grandkids, and the why. Or read here: "There are two people I can think of that are passionate and love what they do: 1. People 60+ who I really enjoy talking with about the perspective of their lives over the past 60 years. Interesting to see the differences of our paths and yet have ended up with such similar results and feelings about the world today. 2. My grandkids. Talk about passion and loving what they do. On New Year's Eve, my son went out to watch the fireworks. This was in Texas, in his neighborhood. He has three young girls, and the oldest was the only one that had stayed up and was so excited and was screaming "Yay! It's 2026!" That is cool. I want to hold on to that kind of energy and optimism." https://www.skool.com/aiexplora-skool-gems-1021/who-is-that-one-friend-you-could-talk-to-for-hours?p=e092723c

First sunrise of 2026 in the PNW! (It really is out there, behind the clouds) Best wishes for the New Year, all!

Over a decade ago, I stopped celebrating New Year’s Eve the usual way. (That's a story I will tell soon on the channel via a video.) No more midnight countdowns. No more noise, glitter, or groggy January 1sts. Instead, I started something that still gives me life and meaning each year: 🌅 I get up and watch the first sunrise of the year. Every January 1st, I pick a new location, rise early, and watch the sun come up. Sometimes I go alone. Sometimes others join. But it’s always a special moment. It’s how I choose to mark new beginnings — not with champagne and noise, but with quiet, hope, and light. It wasn’t just a random choice. There was a specific moment that made me shift from midnight to morning. From man’s clock to what I call God’s clock. For me, the new year truly begins when the first light shines the first morning. This year, I want to invite you to join me. ☀️ On January 1st, find a place to watch the sunrise. 📸 Take a photo or short video. 📩 Send it to me — let’s start the year connected in meaning, not just tradition. Want to join me?