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
How James Michener Derailed My Career
At age 36, I received my M.A. in Archaeology. Then I reread James Michener’s archaeological saga, The Source, and realized my true calling – storytelling.
Ladies, Know Your Limits!
Here’s a bit of hilarious satire from the BBC’s Harry Enfield and Chums, which ran during the 1990s. Also, a serious story about women and science.
On Blogging, Books, and Dug The Dog
The screen blurred. My fingers twitched. I felt unfocused and distracted and hadn’t even opened a web browser. Is the Internet making me sick, or just stupid?
Movies, Misfortune, And The Making Of Roget’s Thesaurus
Peter Mark Roget graduated from medical school at 19. But the thesaurus that bears his name was his true late-blooming passion.
Fittest After 50: Me and Rachel McLish
I used to be an all-around athlete—dancer, fencer, runner, kickboxer, weightlifter—but age and health problems turned into 35 extra pounds. Now I’m trying to get myself back.
Fittest After 50: Bodybuilding Brain
Studies reveal that older women who do an hour or two of strength training exercises each week improve their cognitive function!
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