Too old?
I can remember being somewhat dismayed when I realized I was too old to be Miss America. Perhaps an immature way of looking at the opportunities I had to look forward to, but it was a milestone for me. I can also remember my father being upset when he realised that he was older than the Pope (actually, John Paul was a young Pope, but he was the Pope nonetheless).
Now I can say that the President of the United States is considerably younger than I am. And I will tell you honestly that I’m perfectly okay with it.
I’m excited about having a member of Gen X in charge. While President Obama is technically a Boomer, most of his tendencies reflect Gen X. Plus, a lot of what he’s bringing to the White House is actually Net Gen (Gen Y or Millennial) behavior.
And that’s what I’m excited about. New ways of approaching old problems, exciting use of technology to communicate more effectively, a commitment to community service and an attitude of total inclusiveness.
As an aging Baby Boomer who wants to be a Net Gen when I grow up, I’m looking forward to what the next four years will bring.
