Boomer Randomness

What songs were popular on Labor Day weekends in your youth? How did Labor Day start? What about this ‘don’t wear white after Labor Day’ thing? This episode explores those questions.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #laborday #worksongs

Woodstock is considered by many as the most significant music event of all time. It launched many music careers and further established the popularity and significance of others. A small sampling: Santana, The Who, Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Sly and the Family Stone, Crosby Stills Nash &Young. This episode looks back at the ups, downs, myths, facts, and music of th

No matter how much we know it’s coming, the death of a loved one, especially a parent, is usually a shock, instantly leaving a void in our lives. This hits Boomers especially hard because it shines a light on our own mortality. When that person dies, what do you do first? Who do you call? This short episode explores these questions.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerli

The media doesn’t cover Moon landing anniversaries much anymore, but this podcast does. The first human steps on the lunar surface happened 55 years ago this summer. Listen to eight Boomers share memories of watching the first human steps on the moon live on TV and hear about planned future flights to the moon and beyond. #boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging

This episode is a Boomer’s perspective on being a Boomer, growing up during the Cold War time, learning about life and parenting from the previous generation and the importance of keeping a journal. #boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging ##beingaboomer #thecoldwar

Injuries happen, jobs end, spouses die, life priorities change. Those things can be especially challenging for those of Boomer age, but we can walk through our fears and move forward with our lives. This episode is the story of an inspirational journey from someone who has moved forward.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #movingforward #inspirationaljourney

We all move slower as we grow older. Do you complain about aging, or do you accept these things as part of being an aging Boomer? This is a very short exploration of that question.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #acceptance #falling #ms #multiplesclerosis

The Vietnam War had a major impact on Boomer lives. There were antiwar protests and fears of being drafted and sent to Vietnam. But some Boomers volunteered for military service and willingly went to that war zone and others. This episode is a conversation about a military career, travel and retirement. #boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #retirement #vietnam

Six Boomers at the beach talkin’ about Boomer stuff. Random things from childhood, first concerts, TV shows, movies, music memories from youth, retirement and more.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #tvshows #music #movies #childhoodmemories

In our Boomer youth, there was no such thing as a podcast. No internet, no phones in our pockets, no texting or Face Time. We had mostly AM radios and maybe 4 or 5 TV channels until cable came along. How did we survive? This episode is a conversation with two Boomers about how much things have changed in just a few decades.#boomerrandomness #boomers #babyboomer #boomerlife #aging #