late bloomer, n.
1. An adult whose talent or genius in a particular field only appears later in life than is normal—in some cases only in old age. [Wikipedia]
2. A person who doesn’t give a pomegranate about what’s normal and blooms in their own time; see LaterBloomer.com. [Debra Eve]
Ernestine Shepherd became a professional bodybuilder at 71
Welcome to Later Bloomer
A Captivating Archive of Lives Well-Lived
Heinrich Schliemann & the Truth About Troy, Pt. 2
Heinrich Schliemann–discoverer of Homer’s Troy, self-taught polyglot, self-made man. Admirable accomplishments. But did he go too far with Agamemnon’s mask?
Heinrich Schliemann & the Truth About Troy, Pt. 1
He allegedly spoke 14 languages, made millions, and worshiped Homer. In his 40s, he brought Troy from legend into reality. Was Heinrich Schliemann the real deal or a con?
Veteran Don Mittelstaedt: Still Blooming at 92!
He’s blind in one eye and finds walking difficult, but WWII photographer Don Mittelstaedt embraced new technology and made a documentary at age 92.
Book Review: Uncertainty by Jonathan Fields
If we dare to create, fear and uncertainty become bedfellows. So how does a late bloomer (or anyone) work through those emotions and thrive?
Book Review: Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin
Does talent even exist? Can it be acquired? Geoff Colvin explores these provocative questions in his book, which I review for late bloomers.
Ruth Flowers: Rockin’ Retirement
One of Europe’s best loved DJs is an English granny who ran a fabric store! In case you’re wondering, she prefers electro rock to house music.
Later Bloomer is currently on hiatus. Please enjoy the archives!
There is nothing in the caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.
—Buckminster Fuller,
who patented the Geodesic Dome at age 50