Grandma & Grandpa Go Blog Wild
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Written By Reprise Media | November 10, 2005 | Share This
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May 29, 2005: Got up. Read through the day’s headlines on ReadersDigestcom. Deposited $2 dollars in grandkid’s Joey’s PayPal account for his 5th birthday. Went to CandyStore.com and ordered 2-month supply of Werther’s Originals…
OK, so maybe this isn’t exactly the most accurate the blog of a senior citizen but it is something to think about.
As our population ages, more and more seniors are turning to the medium typically favored by angsty teens, political activists and middle-aged folks with something on their minds.
This story on CNN called Senior Citizen Bloggers Defy Stereotypes is a look at the ways seniors are using blogs to meet new people, connect with friends and family or simply find a platform from which to express their views.
The story cites a number of popular senior blogs, such as that of Ray Sutton - The Oldest Living Blogger. However, at the tender age of 73 this 92 year-old blogger has Ray beat by a mile.
Topics: Blogging |