We occasionally pass on inquiries from writers who want to know what we 75 million or so think. Here's the latest:

I'm writing a book called The Leisure Economy which is to be published next year by John Wiley & Sons. The premise is that we are now a time-crunch economy because all of you hard-working boomers have been going at it all out at work, and driving your Gen Y kids around to stuff too. When you retire, you'll be part of a chunk of the population with time on your hands. and those that follow you in the labor market may well choose a path that leaves them less time crunched at work and at home too.

So here's what I'd love to hear from you...are you in good shape to retire, and what will you do when you get there? Or, do you think you'll have no choice but to keep working longer than you want because you really didn't sock that much away? I'd be interested on people's take on the book too...do you think boomers are a workaholic generation? I don't think the media gives it enough play, but I think there is going to be a lot of inequality amongst retired boomers..some will be sipping wine in Tuscany while others will be figuring out how to cook to save a few bucks after a lifetime of take-out.

You can email me at leisureconomy@yahoo.com, or maybe you can post your views here if you'd rather.

Well, what can I say? I didn't have the priviledge of going to college. I divorced and ended up being a single mother most of my adult life. I was a legal secretary and worked my way to the top of my field, but since 9/11 have found it difficult to find a job. It seems that there is an inherant prejudice against anyone over 40, assuming that if you are over 40 you haven't kept up with modern technology. So, in order to continue working, I have to work retail, restaurant, or some other low-paying job - just to continue working.

I have developed a fast-casual cafe concept to appeal to the baby-boomers. Tested, trademarked, and launching soon. Also will be franchising later this year. Check web-site and contact me.

Care to know what the Spanish, Latinos, Puertorricans, Cubans, Mexicans, Hispanic, Latin America, Raza, Central, South, North American baby boomers are going to do?

Like Margie, I wasn't able to get a college degree, though I've taken classes throughout the years. Wanting my daughter to have a better life, as parents do, I made sure that she got the education I didn't. (She now holds a Masters degree and attends NYU Law School) I chose to put my life aside while raising her and though I couldn't be more proud, I am now scrambling to make ends meet. I am divorced and live with my 86 yr. old father, taking care of him along with working full-time. This is a great help to him and, of course, it keeps me from going totally broke. However, it is not ideal.

I would love to finish my degree but cannot afford to and therefore, at 55, am working as a Receptionist. I am very qualified for many positions that aren't available to the non-degreed applicant. If I could prove my abilities and qualifications I know that I would be able to fill a number of those positions. I have experience and wisdom that should count for something!