Category Archives: 1960s

Not Old, Not Seniors – Baby Boomers, Raised By the “Greatest Generation”

Posted on January 28, 2024 by nancsue

“Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older…” Remember when the Beach Boys sang this – and we all agreed? What were we thinking? Back in the day – before all of his legal problems, when so many of us … Continue reading →

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No More Virtual – Bring Back Actual

Posted on September 21, 2020 by nancsue

Seriously, the only thing making me sick is the word virtual. I am truly just so sick of hearing about virtual concerts, virtual conventions, virtual fairs. For cryin’ out loud, even the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade will be virtual this … Continue reading →

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More of the “New Normal” and Why I Prefer the Old Normal

Posted on August 27, 2020 by nancsue

Society has a whole new set of rules. A retired friend recently returned to work – a feat in itself that I find nearly miraculous, since I can’t even get an interview at a used book store – but, that’s … Continue reading →

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Maybe You Had to be There…

Posted on December 9, 2019 by nancsue

I was recently privileged to be invited to a Golden Wedding Anniversary of some dear friends. The guy who served as best man in 1969 was at the party, and stood to toast, and say a few words. He began … Continue reading →

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Country Music – More Than A High, Lonesome Sound

Posted on November 6, 2019 by nancsue

Country music was not really a part of my life until my mother met my stepfather when I was six years old. Mom was of the Big Band generation, and always kept up with popular music. She bought records – … Continue reading →

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I’m Rubber and You’re Glue… What Name Offends You?

Posted on September 2, 2019 by nancsue

When I was a kid, the standard response to name-calling was, “Sticks and stones may break my bones. But, words can never hurt me.” Apparently, a lot has changed since my idyllic Baby Boomer childhood. These days, it takes very … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Collies

Posted on April 28, 2019 by nancsue

After quite a dry spell – not so much writer’s block as, at worst , starter’s block; at best, finisher’s block, I realized I had to write something – anything. So, with nary a nod to nasty politics, I thought … Continue reading →

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“First Man” – Not a Movie Review, Just a Baby Boomer’s Perspective

Posted on October 27, 2018 by nancsue

I finally got to the theater again to see a first-run movie – First Man, and unabashedly admit to having thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact, I loved it, and intend to see it again. Unfortunately, if social media is any … Continue reading →

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Paul McCartney – Yesterday and Today – Stories Now Told

Posted on September 12, 2018 by nancsue

I just read the GQ article “The Untold Stories of Paul McCartney.” https://www.gq.com/story/the-untold-stories-of-paul-mccartney Writer Chris Heath’s interviews with Paul revealed many things even this lifelong fan never knew about the former Beatles/Wings/singer/songwriter/icon for a generation. I was pleased and relieved … Continue reading →

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Youth Does Have a Shelf Life – Nobody Warned Me

Posted on September 9, 2018 by nancsue

There’s a Rolling Stones‘ song “Time is on My Side.” When I was very young, I believed that. As a matter of fact, I embraced this fallacy until about four years ago. Truth is, time is never on your side. … Continue reading →

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New Tennis Shoes – A Whiff of Nostalgia

Posted on August 8, 2018 by nancsue

Ahh… the smell of new tennis shoes. My granddaughter got new tennis shoes today, and while lacing them for her, I got a good whiff of that brand-new sneaker smell. I don’t know whether it’s the fresh canvas or pristine … Continue reading →

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I Used to be a Music Maker

Posted on July 4, 2018 by nancsue

Once upon a time, I was a music maker. I was first a poet. At age 11, my main Christmas gift was a guitar. Not unlike millions of other kids mesmerized and inspired by the Beatles, I believed I could … Continue reading →

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From “Duck and Cover” How I Learned to Live Life in The Fetal Position

Posted on May 21, 2018 by nancsue

Mid-20th century, when I was in elementary school (the 1960s, to be exact), we did not have school shootings, with students killing one another. Our main fear, in those days, was atomic war, when the Russians would drop the bomb, … Continue reading →

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What We Have Here is a Failure to Find the Right Reference Point (Or how I learned to communicate with Generation Y)

Posted on June 1, 2017 by nancsue

Mother’s Day weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting with my son and his gf (that’s hip for “girlfriend” – how cool am I!). Somehow, we got on the subject of Bruce Willis’ fame. I immediately referenced Moonlighting.  Despite it’s … Continue reading →

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Cultural Literacy – Best Learned From Movies andMusic 

Posted on October 18, 2015 by nancsue

Yesterday, coworkers in their 20s offered me Reese’s Pieces. In my best E.T. voice, I said, “E.T., phone home.” They just looked at me like they thought I had Tourette Syndrome. They are in their 20s. I don’t really expect … Continue reading →

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“Victory Over Japan” Perspective of Someone Who Wasn’t There, but learned to fear “fear itself…”

Posted on August 15, 2015 by nancsue

Today marks the  anniversary of what they called “Victory over Japan Day” or “V-J Day,” when Japan surrendered in World War II, basically bringing that world conflict to an end on August 14, 1945. The surrender document officially ending the … Continue reading →

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People Need Heroes – Raise the Bar

Posted on May 26, 2015 by nancsue

John Wayne (Marion Mitchell Morrison) was born this date in 1907.John Wayne, “The Duke” – ever the good guy, a hero. Or was he? Despite his numerous military movies, Wayne never actually served in any branch. He did, however, serve … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Day Before Christmas…

Posted on December 24, 2014 by nancsue

When I was a child, Christmas Eve was the most magical, wonderful – yet, the longest day of the year. My big brother and I woke up very early. But, hey, we weren’t stupid. Well aware the daylight hours would drag … Continue reading →

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Scary Movies – Nothing to Fear But Watching Alone

Posted on October 31, 2014 by nancsue

Which horror movies scared you the most? I was weaned on the horror flicks of the early 1960s (many of which were actually released in the late ’50s). By the time I was allowed to see them, it was after … Continue reading →

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Where Have All the Bleepin’ Manners Gone?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by nancsue

There are few things I dislike more than sounding like an old fuddy-duddy. Sometimes, however, harking back to my traditional upbringing (that being my point of reference) is the only way to address an issue.  The target of my rant … Continue reading →

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A Generation in Pursuit of the Perfect Flip

Posted on August 4, 2014 by nancsue

Ever since I was old enough to appreciate being a baby boomer, I pondered penning a piece about coming of age in that era, and titling it “In Pursuit of the Perfect Flip.” First, let me address the aforementioned “appreciation.” … Continue reading →

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This is Cool as All Get-Out!

Posted on April 29, 2014 by nancsue

I am notorious for saying things like that. I have also been known to throw a “neato” or even “groovy” into what would otherwise be considered a normal, adult conversation. “Yikes” and “holy smokes” are also among my favorites.

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Middle Age Beats Awkward Age

Posted on January 24, 2014 by nancsue

It is not pretty. It transforms cute, little faces into disproportionate shadows of their former sweet visage. It can wreak havoc on the cutest of countenance, and in some, it is just flat unattractive. And “it” has a name: ADOLESCENCE.

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A Wireless World – Progress or Not So Much?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by nancsue

“I can’t believe – it’s 2014, and we’re STILL dealing with cords!”  That was once spewed in exasperation as a young co-worker was frustratedly struggling with unplugging and plugging in a scanner in the office.  Initally, it struck me as … Continue reading →

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You Did Them as a Child – Why Not Now?

Posted on October 19, 2013 by nancsue

Some things you no longer do, as an adult, when they were regular occurrences as a child: Fall out of bed Dream you can fly Run – outside or inside (when walking would do the job) Skin your knees Trade … Continue reading →

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