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.com]
2. An adult life-longer learner who doesn’t give a pomegranate about what’s normal and blooms in their own time. [LaterBloomer.com]
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. 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.
Ina Garten: Cooking Up a New Career at Age 51
She’s neither barefoot, nor a contessa, nor even Italian for that matter. But she was a nuclear power analyst. Ina Garten’s delicious story.
Later Bloomer is no longer publishing. 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