Welcome to the quirky corner of the internet where I spill my thoughts, musings, and occasional rants. Think of this space as a digital coffee shop, minus the overpriced lattes and the guy in the corner hogging the only power outlet.

Who Am I?

Great question! I'm still figuring that out myself. But in the meantime, I'm a business analyst by trade with a side of nutrition and wellness coaching, moonlighting as a writer with a penchant for humor and a knack for turning everyday observations into (hopefully) entertaining reads.

About @ProudBoomer

Yeah, I’m a Boomer. One of the good ones. I’m not here to yell at clouds or tell you how cheap gas was in 1972. I’m here because I’ve been through the wringer—financially, physically, emotionally—and I came out the other side with a limp, a long-ass grey beard, and a few things worth saying.

Former endurance athlete who realized you don’t have to run 26.2 miles to outrun your demons—you just need to eat better, move more, and maybe unpack some of that childhood crap you thought you buried in 1987. These days I coach real people (not influencers) on getting their sh*t together health-wise without the toxic positivity or kale smoothies that taste like regret.

Expect hot takes on aging, fitness over 60, life, grief, rage, dumb trends, and the occasional short story—because sometimes fiction’s the only way to tell the truth without getting sued.

Also? I swear a little, I care a lot, and I believe you can grow older without growing irrelevant.

This ain't your grandpa’s Boomer page. Unless your grandpa was jacked, self-aware, and funny as hell. Then maybe it is.

Why This Blog?

Because the world is a bizarre place, and someone needs to document its oddities. Also, because my friends got tired of me hijacking conversations with my endless anecdotes, so I decided to subject the internet to them instead.

What Will You Find Here?

A smorgasbord of content! From deep dives into the absurdities of daily life to light-hearted takes on serious topics. Expect sarcasm, wit, and the occasional dad joke. Reader discretion is advised.

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Subscribe, comment, share, or just lurk in the shadows—whatever floats your boat. But remember, every interaction fuels my caffeine addiction and motivates me to keep this circus going.

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