Growing up Boomer

Baby Boomers and Woodstock 1969 Part 1

In the summer of 1969, amidst a backdrop of political unrest and social upheaval, a music festival emerged that would forever reshape the cultural landscape for us Boomers and future generations. Woodstock wasn’t just an event; it became a symbol of unity, peace, and the transformative power of music.
Over half a million people congregated on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, proving that even in turbulent times, love and understanding could prevail.
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Baby Boomer and TV’s Batman

Holy movie stars, Batman!  
The Batman series from the 1960s ran for three chaotic, campy seasons and in those 120 episodes, a huge number of big stars appeared in it. From the legendary "window" cameos to slightly larger roles as villains, the list is as impressive as any list of stars that have been on TV shows. All of them are over the top and good clean fun. There has never been a show like it since. So, sit back and listen to what entertained us as kids back in the 1960s
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Baby Boomers and Outdated Traditions

Just what is it that keeps boomers ticking along with their traditions? It’s not simply nostalgia but something deeply rooted in our psyche. So, sit back and listen to some Boomer traditions that we just won’t give up, but will disappear along with us Boomers
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Baby Boomers and Baseball icon Willy Mays

Willie Mays, the greatest Giant of all time and one of the greatest baseball players ever. Mays thrilled us Baby Boomers no matter what team we hitched our wagon too. So, sit back a give a listen to a tribute to one of the greatest ball players to ever play the game.
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Baby Boomer and a salute to Generation X

Amidst the ongoing generational debate, we often-overlooked Generation X. Their preference for a more discreet existence is a deliberate choice, allowing them to evade the relentless scrutiny accompanying the spotlight. This contemplative stance aligns with their desire for a life free from the excesses of constant attention.  So, sit back and listen to some of Generation X characteristic traits that we maybe able to learn from.
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Baby Boomers and Godzilla

Godzilla, the iconic monster of the film industry, has been captivating audiences since its debut in 1954. And us Baby Boomers couldn’t get enough of Godzilla’s destructive power and larger-than-life presence. Godzilla is the franchise of franchises and has spawned numerous films, spin-offs, and reboots, making it a pillar of Baby Boomer pop culture.
And as Godzilla would say
“LET’S GET READY TO CRUMBLE”
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Baby Boomers and 1960’s Baseball

Much like the rest of American society, the early sixties in baseball were just like the late 50s. The Yankees were winning, Mickey Mantle was playing well, and the world was turning as it should. That was until 1965, in which America and the baseball world were turned upside down. The wheels completely fell off the Yankee bus and the rest of Major League Baseball took over. For us young Baby Boomers baseball was an escape from a troubling world filled with war, civil rights movement and nuclear annihilation.
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Baby Boomers and Rodney Dangerfield

Rodney Dangerfield used to claim that, all his life, he never got any respect at all. Well, I guess you can call us Baby Boomers the exception, because the countless one-liners that this stand-up icon conceived are absolutely nothing short of comedy gold as far as us Baby Boomers are concerned.
 
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Baby Boomers and how we changed Society

Baby Boomers have significantly shaped our society over the past several decades. Ignoring our influence could mean missing out on critical insights about our society’s evolution. As we Baby Boomers move into our golden years, our decisions continue to shape economic trends, social norms, and even the world of technology. So, sit back listen and learn.
 
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Baby Boomers and Beatle songs that never made number one in the US

The Beatles are, well, what can we really say that isn’t obvious? They are probably the biggest band ever. And very influential to us Baby Boomers, and yet, that isn’t the end of the Beatles’ quality output. In fact, there are great songs from the Fab Four that were never chart-toppers in the United States. But ask any Baby Boomer and we’ll tell you that all their great songs were number one. As I’ve said in the past and I’ll say again. The older we get, the better we were.
 
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