We got into a discussion about what to call our blog and the website to follow. Why do we have to use the word senior? And, what does that 'status' mean anyway? Reality is that other words often used to define those of us who have reached the golden years just don't work: ELDERLY (my Mom isn't elderly yet and she's 88), MATURE (heck, I thought I was mature at 21), AGED (well, like fine wine or cheese, we do get better when stored properly), GEEZERS (arn't those things that squirt water in the air?), BABYBOOMERS (baby??!! and who gave those kids drum sets anyway), OVER THE HILL (heck, the way my knees are I'll be a while before I even reach the top), OLD FOLK (well, I like the folks part. Its friendly. The old? Might relate to how my joints feel, but the personality me feels just like I always did. Just doesn't fit). So, even with the choices out there 'senior' if more in keeping with my objectives - somehow the others just don't cut it. As for the 'status', well by definition status means high rank or social standing, or and official classification. At 50+ we have attained a certain place in life that give us a place of status. After all, think about it. We are the fastest growing population demongraphic in North America. We are active, on the go and enjoying it. We have spending power - maybe not as much as we want but most of us are OK. We are eager to live life, to travel, to do and experience. So there you have it. The why behind the name Senior Status.