Terri Kirby Erickson

A boomer copes with Covid in Small Town USA

December 1, 2020Boomer Life2 Comments

Autumn color around Terri's home.

Terri Kirby Erickson shares what it’s like to live under the threat of Covid in a small town.

A baby boomer’s most profound loss

October 16, 2019Boomer Culture8 Comments

Writer Terri Kirby Erickson looks ahead to life without her folks.

The love in one baby boomer’s life

October 21, 2015Boomer Culture7 Comments

Terri Kirby Erickson

For Terri Kirby Erickson, the love in her life is sheer poetry.

Connie Julien on Boomer Voices: Sad and Angry at the same time: “Well said Mr. Petrie. I hope all Americans sitting at home and seeing that happen to our Capitol will take…” Jan 15, 16:47
Dr. Frank Sinsheimer on Boomer Voices: Sad and Angry at the same time: “Mike, It could not have been better said. I have been to DC several times and experienced the same feelings…” Jan 15, 14:45
Sharon on Boomer Voices: Sad and Angry at the same time: “Well done. I especially appreciated your perspective from different times, and how those experiences shaped your life. I have only…” Jan 15, 14:15
Ardath Weaver on Boomer Voices: Sad and Angry at the same time: “Thanks for stating so well and sharing. I can only hope your voice helps more people transfer allegiance from a…” Jan 15, 12:37
Penn on Boomer Voices: Sad and Angry at the same time: “Well written and reflects what many, if not most, of us were feeling as we watched the unsettling news that…” Jan 15, 12:37
Laura on Boomer Voices: Sad and Angry at the same time: “Well said. I had the same feelings , anger and tears. Was truly a sad day. One that will be…” Jan 14, 20:56

In this excerpt from his new book Rise Up, Reverend Al Sharpton, a controversial boomer in American politics but who, as head of the National Action Network, is a highly respected civil rights leader nationwide, writes of his personal encounter with perhaps the best of those exceptional people. Read More »