A Baby Boomer's Guide to "I Remember When . . . "
Remembering How Tough Life Used to Be
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Remember dad saying that he had it so bad he walked fi ve miles uphill to school both ways? Well, it’s time for us baby boomers to make sure our kids know how life was for us when we were growing up in a life before Facebook, Twitter, microwaves, and color TV. This whimsical book takes us back in time and clearly demonstrates exactly how life was for baby boomers. Can you imagine having to leave the couch to change the channel on the TV? Can you? We baby boomers can. Sheesh.
Short and succinct, “The Baby Boomer’s Guide” will allow boomers to remember growing up, allow the grandchildren to listen in wonder, and give the children another opportunity to roll their eyes the way they did in high school when they knew everything. Guaranteed to bring a smile to a boomer’s face, or the author will offer a deep apology.
Guaranteed to bring a smile to a boomer'sface, or the author will offer a deep apology.
About the Author
Dr. William (Bill) Reid retired as the Superintendent of Schools/CEO for School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) in British Columbia, Canada in July 2008 after a distinguished career in public education. He is a fully qualified baby-boomer by birth, growing up in the 50's and 60's, spending his time as a member of the gigantic baby-boomer cohort which has so influenced North American society. Born in Scotland, Bill grew up in Ontario where he received an Honours BA in English Literature at Trent University. Other degrees followed over the years including a Bachelor of Education, a Masters Degree in Educational Administration, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. Bill began teaching in Fort St. John and moved to Nelson to become the principal of L.V. Rogers Secondary School. He has also served the local school district as District Principal for Distance Education, International Programs and Technology, Director of Instruction (Teacher Personnel), and Superintendent of Schools/CEO. An innovational educator and trained facilitator, Bill has presented sessions throughout BC and the US including the American Association of School Administrators National Convention in San Diego, Leadership Forum in Phoenix, and National School Conference Institute in New York. Bill does consulting out of his office in Nelson. He speaks at conferences on a variety of topics such as team building, site-based management, and decision making. He is certified seminar leader for the True Colors Personality Program. As a facilitator, Bill is a member of the International Association of Facilitators.