I put a new tagline on my blog logo that reads “Not Ready for a Rocking Chair but Ready to Rock!” because it’s how I feel about aging right now. In less than a month I’ll be 66. As a kid, I always that being over 60 was old, but now that I am it’s only old if you have that mindset. I’m going to be featured on a new live-streaming TV show this Sunday called “Now It’s My Turn: … [Read more...]
For Your Consideration – Emmys 2019 TV Shows You May Enjoy
Doug is a member of the Television Academy and every year we attend a series of events that feature a screening, Q & A and reception for shows up for Emmy consideration. The field has gotten so huge it’s overwhelming. It’s a party every night and I don’t have to cook dinner. I thought I’d feature a few of my favorites for Emmys 2019 consideration. Emmys 2019 Most of … [Read more...]
Emmy FYC Frenzy – Is Television Content on Overload?
I’m been going from one Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) screening to another. Doug is a member of the TV Academy and I’ve been his plus one guest. It’s always fun but the plethora of television shows on major networks and cable is overwhelming. How is it possible to keep up, especially if you're addicted to the news like me? We have basic cable, so we depend on our … [Read more...]
Spring Thoughts and Observations: Best of Boomer Blogs #543
It’s officially Spring – not too significant for Californians like me, where all the seasons meld into one, but our Best of Boomer Bloggers are spread all over the world. A couple of us are still in the snow and Sue, who lives in Australia is enjoying autumn. It’s also Earth Day weekend. People concerned about protecting our home in the solar system are raising awareness, so … [Read more...]
Cold War TV and Other Shows We Loved to Watch as Kids in the 1960s
With all the talk about Russia, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the Cold War-themed TV shows we watched when we were young. I didn’t understand all the implications back then but enjoyed them nonetheless. Now that we’re older we can more fully appreciate their satiric innuendos. Rocky and Bullwinkle – Boris and Natasha Who didn’t love Rocket J. Squirrel … [Read more...]
