Growing up Boomer

Baby Boomers and Movies that delt with racism Part 2

Some say art imitates life, then again others say life imitates art. This is the case with us Baby Boomers. Because, by in large, Baby Boomers were the first youth movement to fight for racial equality. As the Baby Boomers began to march and made their voices heard, Hollywood soon followed. So, sit back and listen to some of the movies that influence us Baby Boomers, and the movies that were influence by the Baby Boomers.
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Baby Boomers and Movies that delt with racism

Some say art imitates life, then again others say life imitates art. This is the case with us Baby Boomers. Because, by in large, Baby Boomers were the first youth movement to fight for racial equality. As the Baby Boomers began to march and made their voices heard, Hollywood soon followed. So, sit back and listen to some of the movies that influence us Baby Boomers, and the movies that were influence by the Baby Boomers.
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Baby Boomers and Super Bowl half time shows (republished from Feb. 2023)

With the arrival of February comes Presidents Day, Valentine’s Day, but most important the Super Bowl is played. But Baby Boomers half time show was much different than today’s half time shows. Baby Boomers got to see, Marching Bands, Hot Air Balloons, Jet Pack Rocket Men, and 3D glasses. They just don’t make half time shows let they use to for us Baby Boomers. (And thank goodness they don’t)
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Baby Boomers and the Rebel James Dean Part 2

James Dean, the name and the photograph of the red Harrington Jacket, Cuffed Levi’s, Engineer boots and cigarette, conjures up an image of teenage rebellion, brooding stares, and a tragic early demise. So, sit back and listen as we pay a Baby Boomer tribute to our anti-hero James Dean.    
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Baby Boomers and the Rebel James Dean Part 1

James Dean, the name and the photograph of the red Harrington Jacket, Cuffed Levi’s, Engineer boots and cigarette, conjures up an image of teenage rebellion, brooding stares, and a tragic early demise. So, sit back and listen as we pay a Baby Boomer tribute to our anti-hero James Dean.    
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Baby Boomers and our wonderful memories that Zoomers will never experience

Hand Written Letters, small Corner Markets, Penny Arcades, Phone Booths, Prank Calls, the anticipation and excitement of getting a roll of film developed, Radio DJ’s and organizing one’s life around TV shows. These are just a few wonderful memories we Baby Boomers enjoyed growing up, and made us who we are today. So Zoomers sit back and listen to what you missed out on.
 
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Baby Boomers and A Christmas Story

It is often stated that art imitates life. Well, this is the case for us Baby Boomers when it comes to the cult classic A Christmas Story. We Baby Boomers can relate to the BB Gun Obsession, The Dangerous Triple Dog Dare, the ‘Boys Will Be Boys’ Attitude, Kids Left Unsupervised, Overindulging in Soap Punishment, and the culturally insensitive, “Chinese Restaurant” Scene. So, sit back and listen to what it was like growing up as a Baby Boomer.
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Baby Boomers and the 70’s

Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the good old days, particularly the 1970s? Well, you’re not alone! Many younger Baby Boomers consider the ’70s to be the best decade ever, and for good reason. It was a time of great music, unforgettable fashion, and a carefree spirit that’s hard to find these days. So, sit back and have a listen to how great the 70’s was for Baby Boomer teenagers.
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Baby Boomers Thanksgiving Blessing

Green Bean Casserole, Giblet Gray, Pumpkin Mincemeat Pie, and anything Jell-O were just a few of the staples of Thanksgiving Dinner for Baby Boomers.
But the greatest blessing anyone can have while sitting around the Thanksgiving Table is when friends are like family and family are like friends
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Growing Up Boomer
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Baby Boomers and the Hard Truths of life we’ve learned to accept.

Life is a complex mosaic of experiences, learnings, and, inevitably, some harsh realities. We Boomers, have lived through significant cultural, technological, and societal changes. Here are the hard truths us Baby Boomers have identified that, despite being difficult to accept, are fundamental components of the human experience.
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