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Daryl Gerke

Mesa, AZ
Commenter for
2 years 22 weeks

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Posted on 04/10/12 at 01:15 pm in response to Challenges and change confront the boomers

Nice article -- as a boomer, glad to see these issues addressed.

Here is a link to a recent blog post that describes a program to help job seekers in Arizona. I was among the speakers at a recent session on starting your own business (many boomers in attendance.) The best talk came from "Pittsburgh Willy" who followed his dream and started a restaurant at age 53.

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Posted on 03/14/11 at 11:47 am in response to GOP Rep. Keith Downey preaching 'business consultant' philosophy for state government

Two quick questions:

First, has Rep. Downey actually ever started and/or run a business?

Second, has Rep. Downey actually ever improved things for his clients (in a measurable way)as a "management consultant?"

In short -- does he have a track record, or is he just another platitude spouting (right-sizing, redesign, gag...)politician?

Just curious.

Posted on 02/04/11 at 01:43 pm in response to Some old words of wisdom -- and an array of songs -- about staying young

Loved the article, but where did the time go?

Here is my favorite "boomer" story, from the "welcome geezer" page of my new blog at jumptoconsulting.com.

My wife and I recently attended a talk on staying active in retirement. Even though I’m not retired (and may never do so fully), at my age I’m always interested in what people have to say about the subject. In any event, the Q&A session provided some humor, and left us with a refreshing thought.

One attendee...

Posted on 01/12/11 at 04:02 pm in response to Hotdishing: Is it time to give up on Arizona?

Great post, and I'm afraid Kate nails it about Arizona. Hopefully, this latest catastrophe will wake a few people up. In the meantime, thank you, Kate, for your thoughts.

Want to see my thoughts on this? Go to www.jumptoconsulting.com. Daryl in Mesa, AZ