FAQs

What is North of 52?

North of 52 is a lifestyle blog about living with zest for enthusiastic folks over 50. Our topics focus on the components of rewirement: challenging our minds, learning new skills and gaining new experiences; keeping our bodies strong and spirits healthy, strong and vibrant; and growing and thriving in our relationships with family and friends. Our goal is to provide an upbeat place for like-minded individuals to gather insight, share ideas, and get excited for this journey North of 52.

Why is it called North of 52?

When we first turn 50, we’re focused on the date, the party, the event. Woohoo! We’re running around exclaiming that 50 is the new 40 and reading articles about being fabulous after fifty. It takes us a good year to settle in for the ride, adjust to the idea, and shift gears to this fantastic journey called life. For me, it happened at 52.

What if I’m under 50? Am I out of the club?

No way, you’re in. North of 52 covers a variety of topics that may be appealing to readers of all ages. We have a target readership audience, not an exclusive club. You may not be able to relate to some posts, but others may be right up your alley. We do find, however, that the concept of rewirement tends to resonate with people in their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond.

Isn’t rewirement just a fancy term for retirement?

Nope. Rewirement is a lifestyle, an attitude. Rewirement is a mindset focused on continued learning, growth and experiences. It’s a lifelong process, not an event. The root of the word retirement is retire, meaning: to withdraw, move back, retreat, ceasing to work or contribute. The root of the word rewirement is rewire, meaning: to add new wires and pathways (think: brain neurons), rebuild, learning new. Choose your path.

Are you getting paid for the products you write about?

North of 52 only writes about products we believe in, have sampled, or are currently using. If North of 52 receives any compensation (cash or otherwise), it will be clearly disclosed as such. In all cases, the reviews and thoughts are ours. All ours.

Do you accept advertisements?

Not at this time. North of 52 finds the ads on many websites and blogs to be annoying — those pesky pop-ups and ads that appear in the body of an article or post. The goal of North of 52 is to provide quality content, not to monetize the blog.

Do you have guest writers?

North of 52 features guest writers who have a track record of writing great content. Our style is upbeat and research-based, with a bit of a comic undertone. If you believe you have something unique to contribute, please contact us. All content must be original and unique.