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BABY BOOMER LENS OF THE WEEK - April 6, 2008 

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CHiPs

For six great seasons, California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers Jon Baker and Frank "Ponch" Poncherello ruled the road with humor and heroics. From wacky storylines to awesome car chases, CHiPs was TV entertainment at its best.

Author Patricia Cornwell: The Original Crime Scene Investigation Expert

When Patricia Cornwell introduced Postmortem in 1990, she launched one of the most eagerly anticipated series in the history of crime fiction. Her books were a huge success with readers, well before the public's obsession with crime scene investigati...

Would You Trade Your Daughter for a Cow?

The very idea seems absurd, but for desperate families in parts of rural Africa, it's an all too common answer to a present-day economic problem. Thus, when a family runs out of food and sees no other solution, they will strike a deal with a neig...

All-Time Favorite Classic Television Theme Songs

Television theme song lyrics aren't what they used to be. Assembled for your listening pleasure are classic television favorites, from Casper the Friendly Ghost in 1945 to Laverne and Shirley in 1976. Who among us does not have several of these class...

Limoncello di Capri

Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur that originated in Southern Italy. The liqueur derives its flavor from the peels, rather than the juice of the fruit, resulting in a pleasant, sweet, lemony taste. Limoncello gained popularity more than a centu...

Author Sue Grafton, A is for Alibi

A bitter divorce and custody battle led Sue Grafton to fantasize about ways to eliminate her former husband. Thankfully, she found a way to constructively express her feelings through writing. A is for Alibi was released in 1982, introducing a chrono...

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Recipe for a vintage elvis room

1 elvis '68 Comeback Special Doll, 1 vintage elvis concert T-Shirt, 1 dozen vintage elvis Records, 1 graceland Cookie Jar, 1 TCB Necklace, 1 authentic elvis Autograph, 1 set elvis Trading Cards, 1 Blue Hawaii Collectors Plate, 1 elvis meets Nixon Pho...

CHiPs

For six great seasons, California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers Jon Baker and Frank "Ponch" Poncherello ruled the road with humor and heroics. From wacky storylines to awesome car chases, CHiPs was TV entertainment at its best.

Tina Turner

An eight-time Grammy Award winner, Turner's consistent success and popularity in rock music has earned her the title, "The Queen of Rock & Roll.

Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she grew up in the East Falls section, the third of four children to John Brendan Kelly, Sr., also known as Jack Kelly, and Margaret Katherine Majer Kelly. Grace's siblings, in order of age, w...

Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

This is the one-stop resource for fans and admirers of Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven. This song is often considered one of the best songs of all-time from one of the greatest albums of all time. Is this true? You be the judge!

Boomers 'n vibes lenses 

What we listened to - and still do!

John Lennon Lives Forever

I'm a huge fan of John Lennon and his music. I hope you enjoy this lens that I have created about him. "John Lennon was an iconic 20th century English rock and roll songwriter and singer, who gained worldwide fame as founder of The Beatles. ...

Janis Joplin

Everything about the legendary rock singer Janis Joplin! Once she drags you into her music, lyrics and especially her voice, she'll never let you go!      

Paul Simon

Everything on the legendary folk singer-songwriter Paul Simon (and Art Garfunkel) Click here to check my new lens on Paul Simon's legendary song: The Boxer!

Leonard Cohen

Everything about the legendary singer songwriter Leonard Cohen and his new tour: Unified Heart Touring co.

Tina Turner

An eight-time Grammy Award winner, Turner's consistent success and popularity in rock music has earned her the title, "The Queen of Rock & Roll.

Stuck in the '70's

    Were you born in the 50's?  Did you grow up in the 60's and 70's? You probably wore platform shoes and polyester bell bottom pants, and listened to disco music when it was new!  This lens spotlights the best of the 70's,...

These Boots Are Made For Walkin

"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" is a pop song composed by Lee Hazlewood and first recorded by Nancy Sinatra. It was released in February, 1966, and hit #1 in the United States and United Kingdom Pop charts. Subsequently, many cover versi...

Outlaw Country

Defining Outlaw Country is a bit like trying to tell someone how a sunset looks – far better understood if experienced.   Basically you had a group of country artists and fans who did not relate to rhinestone and pop country of the 1970s....

Boomersaurus Rocks Colorado

Boomersaurus is a northern Colorado rock band specializing in music of the 60s, we throw in some 50s for huggin' and some 70s for fun.  You can find out all about us at http://boomersaurus.com .   Boomersaurus is THE band for peop...

The Beatles Songs - My Favorite Kind Of Music

There were probably many bands that created and recorded more songs that The Beatles did. But no other pop band or solo artist has ever had greater impact on the society and culture than the famous Fab Four from Liverpool, England - John Lennon, Paul...

The Music of Nick Drake

With every passing year, it becomes a little less accurate to say that Nick Drake has a cult following. Cults, by their very nature, tend to exist on the margins, the subject of their admiration unknown or even unloved by the vast majority of people....

The Cowsills

Back in the early 1960's, four brothers who wanted to be The Beatles formed a band called The Cowsills. The original Cowsills consisted of Bill on guitar, Bob on guitar and organ, Barry on bass and John on drums. Early gigs were at school dances and...

Joan Baez

There aren't many in showbiz like Baez. Forty years ago she was the dorky folk singer with the pure voice and the severe expression who, through sheer force of sincerity, won out as the symbol of her generation over hipper rivals. By her own admissio...

Block Buster! British Glam Rock of the 70s

At the beginning of the 1970s, I was in my early teens, an excellent age to appreciate a new phenomenon about to hit the British airwaves: Glam Rock. At the time Glam was a joke. Those of us with Sweet records were laughed at by our friends who wer...

Gordon Lightfoot: Gord's Gold

Gord's Gold is not just the title of Gordon Lightfoot's greatest hits album. It's a fact. Gord is gold.

Baby Boomers - rockin' the world

By sheer numbers, we've sucked more out of the world, and maybe put more back than any generation on the planet. Take a look at some of the things we've done and the people and forces that influenced us. You'll have lots of opportunities to add...

Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin

This is the one-stop resource for fans and admirers of Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven. This song is often considered one of the best songs of all-time from one of the greatest albums of all time. Is this true? You be the judge!

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Fodder for Baby Boomer lenses

This lens is for you if you are a Boomer lensmaster or are thinking about making a lens about Boomers. We Boomers changed the world. It's up to you, the lensmaster, to show us how we did it, where we're goin' now, and what we just can't do without alo...

Featured lenses - Boomer TV 

Most of us grew up on it

I Really Love Lucy

As a baby boomer, I, along with millions of others, grew up loving Lucille Ball. Her life has always been of interest to me. From the extraordinary business woman to the rocky marriage between her and the love of her life, there was a lot more to th...

Stuck in the '70's

    Were you born in the 50's?  Did you grow up in the 60's and 70's? You probably wore platform shoes and polyester bell bottom pants, and listened to disco music when it was new!  This lens spotlights the best of the 70's,...

Hey You Guys!!! The Electric Company!

When my brother and I were little kids, we would run to the TV from wherever we were in the house when we heard those famous words "Hey You Guys!".  We knew that one of our favorite TV shows, The Electric Company was about to begi...

The Avengers: The TV Series

T he TV series The Avengers is a blend of espionage, fantasy and sometimes science fiction that has appealed to those who enjoy witty, off-beat television. While this British programme (produced by ABC-TV in the UK) acquired a huge...

Schoolhouse Rock

Conjunction Junction, what's your function? In the 70's and 80's, the catchy Schoolhouse Rock tunes taught millions of children the fundamentals of math, grammar, science, history, and money three minutes at a time. Schoolhouse Rock is a series of 46...

I Love The Brady Bunch

OK, I am a huge fan of The Brady Bunch. I have seen every episode at least a couple of times and am a Brady Bunch Trivia expert. Why you may ask? I have no idea. Perhaps it's the innocent fun that we all remember. Wouldn't it be great to live in the...

All-Time Favorite Classic Television Theme Songs

Television theme song lyrics aren't what they used to be. Assembled for your listening pleasure are classic television favorites, from Casper the Friendly Ghost in 1945 to Laverne and Shirley in 1976. Who among us does not have several of these class...

Emergency!

Emergency! was a pioneering TV show that thrilled audiences and had a direct impact on the field of emergency medicine. Each week firefighter/paramedics Roy DeSoto and Johnny Gage raced to the rescue with humor and bravery. Come along for the ride wi...

Jim Henson

Of course, Jim Henson did much more than children's entertainment. He changed the world of puppetry forever and made both children and adults laugh, love and their imaginations ignite with his unique characters. This is my tribute to one of the most...

The Original Perry Mason Television Series

Perry Mason, the most successful and longest-running lawyer series on television debuted on September 21, 1957. The Case of the Restless Redhead was based on a 1954 novel by the show's creator, Erle Stanley Gardner. The premiere episode, starring Ray...

CHiPs

For six great seasons, California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers Jon Baker and Frank "Ponch" Poncherello ruled the road with humor and heroics. From wacky storylines to awesome car chases, CHiPs was TV entertainment at its best.

Flicks 

Jim Henson

Of course, Jim Henson did much more than children's entertainment. He changed the world of puppetry forever and made both children and adults laugh, love and their imaginations ignite with his unique characters. This is my tribute to one of the most...

Star Wars Fan Site

I am 39 years old and can clearly remember the first time I saw Star Wars. I was hooked at the age of 7. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo were my favorite people. Pretty geeky for a girl in the 1970's but I didn't care. The Empire Strikes Back was ev...

Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly.  Even just her name is elegant.  And, that is not even taking into account her work or her life.  Her success in films meant a lot to her, and she walked away from that for love and marriage...and to be a princess.  H...

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The Official LENS OF THE DAY Group!! Every weekday (except when we're out diving with cephalopods) The SquidTeam selects a Lens of the Day. A lens that stands out from the crowd, a lens that is unique or especially timely in topic, approach, use, o...

People who influenced us and changed our world 

Kurt Vonnegut

On Wednesday 11 April 2007, author Kurt Vonnegut died at the age of 84, following severe brain injuries sustained after a fall several weeks earlier. Vonnegut was the author of cult classic novels Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat's Cradle, and Breakfast...

Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly.  Even just her name is elegant.  And, that is not even taking into account her work or her life.  Her success in films meant a lot to her, and she walked away from that for love and marriage...and to be a princess.  H...

Jim Henson

Of course, Jim Henson did much more than children's entertainment. He changed the world of puppetry forever and made both children and adults laugh, love and their imaginations ignite with his unique characters. This is my tribute to one of the most...

Martin Luther King

The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Ph.D. (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968)

Featured Lenses - Potpourri 

These lenses just don't fit in a single category - yet!

1963 Corvette Grand Sport

Breaking news- the #002 of the two original ROADSTERS is going on the auction block in January- take a look if you want to see Corvette history being made! This Corvette was stashed away, never finished, never assembled, until recently when my broth...

Marti Lawrence

All about Marti...wife, mother, friend, writer, blogger, pumpkin farmer, online retailer and Citizen Squid alumni.

Games for Boomers...what baby boomers like in a game

As  baby boomers it has been a challenge to find online games that  we enjoy. Games for Boomers is a blog site that reviews games for boomers.  There are certain features in a game that make it especially suited for boomers. For example...

Baby Boomers - rockin' the world

By sheer numbers, we've sucked more out of the world, and maybe put more back than any generation on the planet. Take a look at some of the things we've done and the people and forces that influenced us. You'll have lots of opportunities to add...

Off The Beaten Path

Welcome, Baby Boomers, as we explore life "Off the Beaten Path".  Are you the kind who wonders what's just around the corner? Do you want more out of life?  Are you curious about what mainstream media leaves out?  Do you want...

My Favorite 1970's Electronics

The 1970's were a banner year for all things electronic. People were fascinated by things with buttons, lights and beeps. Though most of the gadgets were pretty simple compared to today's high tech stuff we still enjoyed the 1970's Electronics wave....

Stuck in the '70's

    Were you born in the 50's?  Did you grow up in the 60's and 70's? You probably wore platform shoes and polyester bell bottom pants, and listened to disco music when it was new!  This lens spotlights the best of the 70's,...

Fodder for Baby Boomer lenses

This lens is for you if you are a Boomer lensmaster or are thinking about making a lens about Boomers. We Boomers changed the world. It's up to you, the lensmaster, to show us how we did it, where we're goin' now, and what we just can't do without alo...

Baby Boomers Slingin' Ink 

Author Patricia Cornwell: The Original Crime Scene Investigation Expert

When Patricia Cornwell introduced Postmortem in 1990, she launched one of the most eagerly anticipated series in the history of crime fiction. Her books were a huge success with readers, well before the public's obsession with crime scene investigati...

Featured Lenses - Agin' gracefully, or Not! 

Tips and Ideas for Becoming an Entrepreneur at Age 50 Plus

Whether for economic reasons, because we wish to remain active, or just because of a desire to try something new, many Americans no longer stop working at the traditional retirement age. This new non-retirement or semi-retirement presents some intere...

Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age

   Middle age spread is one issue I never thought I’d have to deal with, but honey let me tell you, it’s no joke! The sad thing is I never saw it coming. I mean, how could I?  When I was a teenager I had, what   I...

Boomer Babes

Baby Boomers (technically, those born between 1946 and 1962) make up, at almost 80 million, the largest generational demographic today. And, among Boomers, women not only outnumber men but also influence as much as 80% of household purchase decisions...

From Boomer to Senior

Those of us on the early end of the baby boomer generation are beginning to enter our late 50s and 60s and, as a group, make up a large consumer demographic.  We're the boomers who are becoming seniors. Our unique needs and in...

If Retirement is in Your Future You Need to Read This

This baby boomer is rockin' his way into retirement!

50Plus

A resource to point you to what matters as you age gracefully. Health, sexuality, relationships, entertainment, facts, community, information. A promise - we'll make it easy for you to enjoy getting older.

How To Boost Your Baby Boomer Brain Power

Are you a baby boomer that would like to rev up and boost your brain to it's highest potential? Your brain does not have to wane as you mature. Please enjoy the following tips, tools and techniques that you can use to preserve and enhance your brain...

Tools for your Memory

   I'm a boomer.  Big time boomer, with a big time decade-spanning  birthday this year.  Yep, the big 50..  And, I find that each year, my memory gets a little fuzzier.  Long term memory okay; short term memory some...

Aging Baby Boomers - How to Keep Us Healthy and Safe

Baby Boomers, defined as those of us born between the years 1946 and 1964, are the largest segment of the population in America today.  And, like it or not, we're growing older.  With increasing age comes a unique set of problems and n...

TheHalfCenturyGrrl

Thoughts on what turning 50 means to me and probably to some of you other idealists, creatives, and iconoclasts out there.  Maybe, I will offer a few points of inspiration along the way. Turning 50 is no joke.  It's very real. ...

Retired and Ready to..........

We are looking for people who are already retired or who want to be.  We are looking for people who understand that retirement is not successful unless it is your own; not your financial planner's, not your children's, not your em...

BOOMER women...maturing, growing, and working

Older women have a lot left in them that others might not like or want to see (tell them to use your bifocals).  Even though we might be on the UPhill of 40, we ain't DONE yet!  We age (BOO HISS), but we don't feel OLD.  That's fo...

Funseekers Past Fifty

This lens designed for people over fifty who are looking to get more enjoyment out of life. After fifty, most of us are faced with various situations that make life more challenging in one way or another. Whether you are looking for different places t...

Contemporary Retirement

Retirement is changing.  The traditional type of retirement that our parents and grandparents enjoyed is no longer enough for the baby boomer generation.  Today's retirees are younger, richer, fitter, healthier and better educated than prev...

Takin' care of ourselves 

Baby Boomers Get Fit

When I was growing up, I thought that anyone over 50 already had "one foot in the grave." If you were over 60 then you had "one foot in the grave and the other foot on a banana peel." But now that I'm in that age group my attitude...

Caregiver Stress - The Impact of Caregiving Too Much

Caregiver Stress is the emotional strain of caregiving for a loved one, or attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult. Caregiving can have a major impact on the caregiver's own health. Caregivers become so concerned about caring for their...

Boomer Fitness

Boomers, it's time to get rid of the fat and flab. Get your FREE Desk Exercises for Boomers at http://www.consuelomeux.com/ex4boomers.htm Shake down that high blood pressure, kick out cholestral, just say "NO" to diabetes!  It's time to...

Featured lenses - Boomers mean business 

Boomer Business

Boomers, haven't you worked for other people long enough? Isn't it time to use the talents and skills you've built up over the years to start your own business?  Put your money in your pocket. It's time.  You can find a business idea t...

Boomer Babes

Baby Boomers (technically, those born between 1946 and 1962) make up, at almost 80 million, the largest generational demographic today. And, among Boomers, women not only outnumber men but also influence as much as 80% of household purchase decisions...

Tips and Ideas for Becoming an Entrepreneur at Age 50 Plus

Whether for economic reasons, because we wish to remain active, or just because of a desire to try something new, many Americans no longer stop working at the traditional retirement age. This new non-retirement or semi-retirement presents some intere...

Baby Boomer Friendly Web Sites

"Many Shopping Sites Not Baby-Boomer Friendly" screams one article's title. What is a Baby-Boomer Friendly Site? What does it mean for you as a retailer? Why would you want to make your site Baby-Boomer Friendly. With the Baby-Boomer audien...

Boomer-centric Marketing

What is Boomer-Centric? A Boomer-centric marketing for home builders is centered on strategies that are designed for the way Boomer women (born 1946-1964) really think and make buying decisions. Although there are vast differences among these women, k...

Recipe for a vintage retro kitchen!

1 Chrome Dinette Set, 1 vintage Tablecloth, 1 set 50's-60's  Canisters, 1 pair vintage Cafe Curtains, 1 vintage Cookie Jar, 1/2 dozen Vintage Kitchen Gadgets for display, 1/2 dozen pieces of 50's-60's Wall Art, 1/2 dozen vintage Dish Towels to u...

Recipe for a vintage 70's room

1 wild vintage Rug, 1 groovy Chair and Table, 1 cool Lava Lamp, 1 far out vintage Clock, 1 or 2 vintage Smiley Face collectibles, 1 or 2 vintage Wood Owls, 1 Disco Ball, 1/2 dozen vintage 70's Rock Posters, 1 pair vintage Platform Shoes, 1 Pair vinta...

Baby Boomers, you can buy back your vintage childhood!

     Searching for the Games and Toys, you once loved as a child?  They are here, just waiting for you to rediscover!  What do you collect?  Toys related to Television or Movies?...  Paper Toys?...  Tin Li...

Recipe for a vintage elvis room

1 elvis '68 Comeback Special Doll, 1 vintage elvis concert T-Shirt, 1 dozen vintage elvis Records, 1 graceland Cookie Jar, 1 TCB Necklace, 1 authentic elvis Autograph, 1 set elvis Trading Cards, 1 Blue Hawaii Collectors Plate, 1 elvis meets Nixon Pho...

Movie starzzz 

Doris Day, America's Sweetheart

This talented cutie pie, girl next door actress/singer of yesteryear stole the hearts of Americans when she first debuted in Romance on the High Seas in 1948. That movie launched a very productive career. Her prolific movies have continued to attract...