Seniors Blogging? - You bet!
In the past couple years, blogs and blogging have seen tremendous growth on the internet. It appears that there are scores of blogs originating from the younger crowd. Is there room for the 50 plus perspective? You bet!
To begin, we’ll first discuss a few blogging fundamentals, then a quick look at blogs authored by boomers and seniors, and finally point you to where you can start your own blog.
What is a Blog?
A “Blog” (short for “Web Log”) is essentially an online journal where writers can post whatever they choose.
Blogs typically include daily or weekly postings and usually include a personal perspective on the topics.
The quality of blogs vary greatly; some may inspire you, others not so, but the exploration and decision of what to read is always up to you.
Blog Common Terms
Blogger - The author of a web log.
Blogging - The act of adding to or maintaining a blog.
Blogosphere - All blogs. Or a reference to the blog community.
Blogroll - A listing of blogs.
Featured Blogs by Seniors
Authored by Ronni Bennett, Time Goes By is a well written and engaging examination of multiple topics including a timeline based reflection of the path of her own life.
“I find aging to be fascinating and even mysterious. I’ve never been this old before and I want to know a lot more about it. Since no one else is writing in any genuine, real-world way about the later years of life, I have taken on the challenge, and if the many thoughtful comments posted here in response are any indication we are, over time, lifting the veil on this mystery together, creating a remarkable record.” (Ronni Bennett)
My Mom’s Blog, authored by 80 year young Millie Garfield, is a light hearted look at her daily world. Millie’s clean, clear site, and knack for storytelling make her an anchor in the Senior blog world.
Other blogs by Boomers and Seniors?
It is easy to branch out from the above listed sites.
One way to explore is to examine a site’s blogroll (a common feature of many blogs) which lists links to other blogs.
Both featured sites above include blogrolls of sites the authors have chosen to highlight.
Another place to look is The Ageless Project.
This site features blogs grouped by decade. Want to read from an author your age? Simply select the decade from the top navigation page and review the listed sites.
Ready to start your own blog?
Great. It can be easy and free using a blog service.
A popular and aptly named tool is Blogger.
All you need to do to start is to register, pick a template, and start blogging!
