Lots of baby boomers were watching The TAMI Show, one of the very first rock concerts, in theaters in late 1964. They saw The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Jan and Dean, Lesley Gore, The Rolling Stones, The Supremes, The Miracles, and James Brown, among others. My baby boomer theater was the playpen and the crib. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘history’
A baby-boomer inspired show…but not for this baby boomer…until now
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 1960s, Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, history, James Brown, rock, Rolling Stones, TAMI Show on May 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged history, inauguration, Obama on January 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I think Ren and Stimpy came up with the perfect phrase for today. I don’t remember a Presidential inauguration where I was so joyful. Obama just seems to have run his campaign right and is taking everything seriously and thoughtfully – Presidential qualities that have often been lacking in the White House. I’m [...]
Election fever…finally…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged election, history on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s taken almost two years and one day before the presidential election, but I am finally excited about it. It’s almost like the Cubs in the playoffs. When they get there, I’m at least a little excited. Unlike the Cubs, though, this will have a greater good. I’ve made it pretty much my policy not [...]
