BOOMING!

And because the BEACON is so popular, that can make finding the latest edition challenging. But there is one place you can ALWAYS find the BEACON , and that’s on The Gazette newstands at any of these King Soopers grocery stores.

1 815 Cheyenne Meadows Rd.

2 1750 W. Uintah St.

3 3250 Centennial Blvd.

4 6930 N. Academy Blvd.

5 9925 N. Union Blvd.

6 6030 Stetson Hills Blvd.

We want to say a big THANK YOU for supporting our local seniors. And please, the next time you’re at one of these locations tell them… lion inspired by an early childhood picture book called “Leo the Late Bloomer.” This terrific story about a young lion's formative years greatly influenced me and my decision to return to school.

I have advice to give to other baby boomers who return to college: We tend to talk a lot. Don't monopolize classroom discussions. My next book, "When Putting Your Foot in Your Mouth is No Longer Possible: A Classroom Discussion Guide for Seniors,” will address this problem in more detail.

Older is wiser. Anyone can be a late bloomer baby boomer and return to school. Be proud, stand tall and wear your Late Bloomer / Baby Boomer T-shirt. In fact, I’ve advised my adult son to put “SHE GRADUATED” on my tombstone.

Senior students (not to be confused with graduating seniors) don’t have to worry about ruining their future. This is the future. So, go ahead and mess up—it’s too late to ruin your life. ■

7 7915 Constitution Ave.

8 2910 S. Academy Blvd.*