Boomer TV Trivia: Longstreet

May is Vision Health Month Q1. What was the cause of insurance investigator Mike Longstreet’s (actor James Franciscus) blindness on the 70’s TV series Longstreet? Q2. What was the name of the 1969 Elvis Presley movie that sparky actress Marlyn Mason co-starred in, before landing the role of Longstreet’s assistant? (James Franciscus & Pax 1971 Longstreet Photo: … Continued

The Musical Legacy of Elvis Presley: To 1956

9 top Elvis Presley songs from 1954-1956: That’s All Right, I Forgot to Remember to Forget, Blue Moon of Kentucky, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, I Want You, I Need You, I Love You, Hound Dog, Don’t Be Cruel, Love Me Tender Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1936 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Gladys … Continued

3 Ways to Attract Birds to Gardens & Yards

Seniors and retirees that are avid gardeners and bird lovers want to know how to attract birds (and what kind of birds will be attracted) to your home garden or yard – by providing them with the 3 basic necessities of bird life: (Hummingbird Feeding on Purple Sage Flowers Photo: John Duncan via Unsplash) 1. … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Bob Dylan is 75

Celebrating the 75th birthday of folk and rock singer-songwriter and septuagenarian senior citizen Bob Dylan (aka Robert Zimmeran), who was born May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota. Take a look/listen to 4 of Dylan’s biggest hits from the 1960’s – Dylan’s original songs and some favorite cover versions of each: Blowin’ in the Wind, The … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Barbara Barrie Turns 85

Stage, movie, and televison actress and author – and now 85-year-old octogenarian senior citizen – Barbara Barrie (nee Barbara Ann Berman) was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 23, 1931. (Barbara Barrie 1964 One Potato, Two Potato Screenshot) At age 9 Barbara’s family moved to Corpus Christie, Texas and she graduated from high school there … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Cher Turns 70 Part 2

Cher: 80’s & Beyond – Movies, Music & Fashion Celebrating Cher with vintage musical performances and her story from the 80’s onward: Dead Ringer for Love, I Found Someone, I Got You, Babe, Believe, and If I Could Turn Back Time. Below, Cher in some of her most unique costumes; Bob Mackie designed most of … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Cher Turns 70 Part 1

The Sonny & Cher & Gregg Allman Era – 1960’s and 1970’s (Cher 1970s Photo: Casablanca Records Light Show) Vintage video performances of 5 of Cher’s #1 hit solos and duets with Sonny Bono during this era: I Got You, Babe, The Beat Goes On, Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves, Half-Breed, and Dark Lady.  Baby boomer, … Continued

High Blood Pressure: Risks, Causes & Prevention

It’s World Hypertension Day -.Are you at risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension)?  The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada says the number one risk factor for stroke, and a major risk factor for heart disease, is high blood pressure. (Blausen.com staff 2014) Generally speaking, if your blood pressure is 120 / 80, you … Continued

Boomer TV Trivia: Bonanza

Q1. Which regular, long-time cast member of Bonanza wore a hairpiece (toupee) during the 14 years that the series was on the air (from 1959 to 1973)? Q2. Which of the original Bonanza cast members appeared in any of the 3 made-for-television Bonanza movies between 1988-1995? Below, “The Avenger” episode of Bonanza aired in 1960 … Continued

Technology for Seniors: VRBO

VRBO article source: What is VRBO and How Does it Work? by TechBoomers.com VRBO stands for Vacation Rentals by Owner.  It’s a website where you can book a stay at a property that the owner or manager is not personally using at the moment, and has instead made available for rent.  If you have a … Continued