Friday, June 1, 2012

The Boomer Chronicles

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Hebrew and Me

Posted: 31 May 2012 01:36 PM PDT

I have a funny relationship to Hebrew. I studied it for many years as a kid in Sunday School. I have observed many Jewish holidays. I’ve even had a bas mitzvah. The catch is, I can read Hebrew phonetically, but if you ask me what it all means, I will look at you blankly. My [...]

Hollywood Stars Don’t Change Their Names Much Anymore

Posted: 29 May 2012 08:32 AM PDT

Ever heard of the late actress Gale Storm? I always thought her name sounded fake. So I just looked her up online, and, yes, her name was completely made up. She was born Josephine Cottle. Now that name is a long way from Gale Storm. Here’s what Wikipedia has to say about her beginnings: “When [...]

Got to Meet One of My Idols

Posted: 17 May 2012 09:20 AM PDT

I have been following the career of Ann Hampton Callaway for many years. I first saw her perform at a dinner club at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City. This was about 25 years ago and it cost $100 per person. That was a lotta dough for me back then. Last night she performed [...]

Watch TV Much? How About 7 Seasons in 3 Months?!

Posted: 27 Apr 2012 07:34 AM PDT

Last night I completed a huge project. I watched every episode of Rescue Me — all 93 — in a row. All seven seasons. I began in the winter, watched almost every day, and finally finished last night. The series, in my estimation, was practically flawless. The writing, story lines, characters, acting, production, sets — [...]

As a Gemini, My Attention Span is Shorter Than Most

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 10:48 AM PDT

If you're an astrology buff, you know that Geminis are known for their eclectic interests, their dual personalities and their love of trivia. That describes me well. Friends of mine who are into astrology say I am a prototypical Gemini. Well, they don't actually use the word 'prototypical'. That's my word. But what they're trying [...]

How to Sell a Haunted House

Posted: 19 Apr 2012 01:05 AM PDT

In my home state of Massachusetts there is a law that realtors do not have to disclose about a house unless they are asked. In other words, if the property has been the site of a murder, a suicide or even a haunting, you’re on your own as a buyer. If you ask, however, the [...]

Welcome to My Short Attention Span!

Posted: 18 Apr 2012 02:30 AM PDT

After blogging for six years at The Boomer Chronicles,  I closed the blog a few weeks ago. Now, I’m making  a fresh start. This blog, Short Attention Span, will explore an array of topics and issues. All kinds of stuff. No theme. Theme-less. Let's start with a few random facts. Four Jobs I've Had Pasteup [...]
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