Protests of the 60s – Boomer Politics of the Past
(revised March, 2021) “Give Peace a Chance” are the words of John Lennon from back in the 60s protests days. Protests get a lot of play in the news over…
The Chicago 7 – A Mirror of Us – Then and Now
(updated March, 2021) To some, the Chicago 7 were a symbol of the activists wing of the flower children, our generation. No matter what you think of Abbie Hoffman, Jerry…
60s Activist is a Boomer Medical Hero
(completely revised and updated February 2021) The Making of a 60s Activist Larry Brilliant was a former hippie, a follower of a Hindu Guru, a buddy of Wavy Gravy, and…
Levon Helm: More than a Drummer for Dylan’s Band
(revised and updated February, 2021) “Daniel, Daniel and the sacred harp, dancin’ through the clover.” Levon Helm sang it so well. Daniel carrying the harp from the Sea of Galilee.…
Bike Riding for Seniors: Doing it With A Club
(updated February, 2021) For this Baby Boomer, road cycling is my new craze. I love it. Not that I am great at it or anything, but I love to have…
Is Chocolate Good for You – 4 Articles Summarized
(updated February, 2021) The sweet gift of chocolate, for health and love Is chocolate good for you? It has been a long time since I was able to walk into…
Easy Rider – I Wasn’t Born to Follow
This Baby Boomer Wasn’t Born to Follow (updated February, 2021) Born To Be Wild was the most famous song from the our generational, cult film Easy Rider. I was wild…
Arlo Alice’s Restaurant – A Hilarious Counter-Culture Thanksgiving Tradition
Alice’s Restaurant – A Stage for Protest (revised and updated February, 2021) A Baby Boomer Generation Thanksgiving tale from the 60s – Alice’s Restaurant Massacre. It is a reality story…