A lovely young gal named Noelle from my local Department of Aging paid me a visit recently. I opened my door to welcome her just as she came up the stairway. (I live on the top floor of a walkup.) She hiked up those stairs effortlessly.
I admit I was jealous.
I used not care if there was an elevator anywhere. Or comfortable seating. Or needing captions on TV. Or if the bar was really loud. And I got disappointed when the band or DJ took a break. (Now I’m relieved!)
The Wayback Machine
Face it, there are plenty of things that remind us we’re getting older – so we should explore and cherish the things that make us feel…young. Watching cartoons is a big one for me. Of course the Looney Tunes classics, but I also loved me some Rocky and Bullwinkle. (I’m not alone, my pal Susan has a R&B watch!) I love history so I really liked Mr. Peabody and Sherman and how they went back in time to witness important historical events thanks to their “Wayback Machine.”
Now the Wayback Machine is an archive of the Internet with some 916 billion pages of websites from the past…but in my personal Wayback machine, TV cartoons figure prominently – but not exclusively. It also includes:
Going for a run (or at least a brisk walk) with good music.
Dancing, especially to old school disco.
Music from Motown during the golden years.
High School reunions.
Playing with friendly dogs and puppies.
Going to pub trivia events.
…you get the idea.
YOUR TURN
But that’s me. What’s in your Wayback Machine? Cartoons? Music? Share your faves in the comments!
Virge Randall is Senior Planet’s Managing Editor. She is also a freelance culture reporter who seeks out hidden gems and unsung (or undersung) treasures for Straus Newspapers; her blog “Don’t Get Me Started” puts a quirky new spin on Old School New York City. Send Open Thread suggestions to editor@seniorplanet.org.