CULTURE CHANGE FOR AGING BOOMERS

Culture change happens when things aren’t going exactly the way you want them to go.

You hear more about it in sports with losing teams.

Troy: They need a culture change in Chicago.

Joe: You can say that again.

Troy: They need . . .

Joe: We’ll be back after a break.

Too often we take things at their literal meaning.

For example, “Is it hot in here, or is it just me?”

 

 

If you’re melting bronze in a foundry with what sounds like a jet engine hooked up to a flame in a pit, it’s hot.

Really hot. Stand back kind of hot.

If you plan a culture change from shopping to making, you need the gear.

The top image shows what’s used to grab the container of molten metal.

It’s a two man job for people dressed right.

A drop of molten metal will set a wooden pallet to smoking, then flames.

Imagine a drop on your skin.

 

Aging Boomers Not That Old?

Old habits die hard, just ask someone who quit smoking.

We’re set in our ways, but not like some life-long bachelor who needs everything just so.

Not like a confirmed crone who is satisfied with enough to do without.

Do without? Without what?

 

Like many men through the ages, boomer men ignore small details while boomer women usually don’t.

 

 

A guy sees something growing on their face and think, ‘Looks good, adds character.’

Boomer wife: It looks like cancer. I’ve made an appointment for you.

Boomer man sees a growth on his neck and thinks: ‘Added muscle. Nice.’

Boomer wife: It looks like cancer. I made the appointment.

Doctor: You will receive three different chemos and a chemo pump.

Boomer Man: Let’s go. I’m ready right now. Stab me right in the neck with the biggest needle you’ve got.

Boomer Wife: We’ll get a second opinion first.

 

A culture change is practicing better listening, first to yourself, then others.

I’m not saying listening to your body will detect cancer, but don’t ignore change.

Listening to others isn’t about googling symptoms and taking advice from strangers.

Start with the people who see you the most, then work it out from there.

If someone sees you often, but says nothing about what is becoming obvious, thank them.

Thank them after you tell them what you’ve done to correct a problem.

And don’t tell some made up crap, or you might be seeing less of them.

Show some common respect for those who care about you.

 

Be Productive With A Purpose

 

Stay on top of your health so you can be productive.

Am I suggesting you start a foundry, melt some metal, and make bells and whistles?

Give it a shot, but I’m more a fan of Found Art.

These objects from the Cosanti Collection are not amateur works.

 

 

They represent the time and experience of metal artists.

 

 

Found Art can be anything as long as it’s thoughtfully built with a certain message.

What’s the message?

Start with the notion that the universe doesn’t  hate you, or at least not hate you any more than anyone else.

Glue, weld, or tie material together in some form and maybe the universe will prove that it loves you and buys the next round.

Janis says:

 

Oh, Lord, won’t you buy me a night on the town?
I’m counting on you Lord, please don’t let me down
Prove that you love me and buy the next round
Oh, Lord, won’t you buy me a night on the town?

Everybody

Oh, Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz?
My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends
So, oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz?