LATE BLOOMERS: The Movement is not just a collection of beautiful poetry and prose by diverse, gifted Taoseños aged 57 to 82. This book gives voice to a Movement that's happening by inspiring others who are 50+ to pick up pen or paintbrush or tap shoes or flute or cooking utensils or you name it, and begin expressing! Boomers' Muses are loudly and wildly signaling us to abandon the couch and TV and innovate, be passionate and inspire others. We're listening and expressing ourselves with enthusiasm: in art, music, writing, theater, fine cuisine, volunteer work and other callings. We're ready to shun the Lesser Gods - those minor deities who had us primping and scrimping. We're perfect as we are and we don't have a family of mouths to feed.Want evidence you're being called to join the movement? Just when you start thinking about winding down, planning on retirement and taking it easy, your Muse swoops in and gives you an itch you have to scratch.She's not scolding you to get off the couch and exercise; nor is she nagging you to stop with the white satan when you load up your coffee with sugar.Your Muse is not your conscience, telling you to stop doing bad stuff, shaking her head inside your head: Nuh uh. She's whispering about ways to make life more fun and today many people over 50 are listening to her. We have a little less brawn but a lot more heart, a slightly decreased libido but a strong hankering to express ourselves, and a somewhat pudgier midriff but less desire to show it off (and we probably don't have a bellybutton ring anyway).It used to be that a Late Bloomer was the odd exception among millions of people in the second half of their lives. Nowadays it's the other way around. We are the new Late Bloomers, part of a movement of age-mates, encouraging each other to express ourselves with whatever talents we were given. We are in our prime again, all juiced up, asking "What do I want to do with the rest of my life? What makes me happy?" What makes the authors of this book happy is writing. We're each 50 or older and we live in Taos County, New Mexico, which has a tradition of nurturing writers and artists. Perhaps our short stories and poetry will ignite your passion to add your own unique contribution to the world, or perhaps you're already part of this very exciting cultural movement.Larry Dossey, M.D. and author of 9 Mind/Body books, including One Mind: How Our Mind Is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It Matters says: "Late Bloomers: The Movement is a winning combination of poetry and stories by New Mexico Taoseños 50 and older that will inspire you to reclaim the talent you put on the shelf a long time ago.""I love the idea of the Late Bloomers movement. In previous generations, the odd person here and there would be identified as a Late Bloomer, but today more and more people over 50 are expressing themselves in numerous ways - and it keeps us young and healthy. Read this book and be inspired!" - David Kekich, Author: Smart, Strong and Sexy at 100 - Founder and President: Maximum Life Foundation"Like the cultural complexity of Taos itself, LATE BLOOMERS: The Movement blends genres and styles to convey how much 'late bloomers' have to share. They write of their full lives, from sheepherding to depression to the dying and back again to the newborn, with a rich variety of stops-some quite humorous-along the way." - Annie Mattingley, author of The After Death Chronicles: True Stories of Comfort, Guidance, and Wisdom from Beyond the Veil"This is a book of delightful, thought-provoking poetry and stories, crafted with skill and heart. You'll love reading LATE BLOOMERS: The Movement." - Lisa Giruzzi, Speaker, Peak Performance Coach and Author of 31 Days to Transform Your Life and Bringing out the Best in Your Employees