A guitar, a knee replacement and some new stories to tell. I couldn’t have predicted where that combination would lead. Today, the Hartford Courant featured Senior Rock and my signing of recording artist and songwriting agreements with Verdict Music. Reporter Sean Krofssik spoke with me, Verdict Music’s Steve Berger and Hartford HealthCare’s Christopher Carlin about a journey that has brought music back to the center of my life. Read the Hartford Courant feature Continue reading Hartford Courant Features Senior Rock and My Recording Deal at 77
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Senior Rock — The Soundtrack for Getting Older
Rock and roll told the stories of our generation when we were young.
Our generation got older. We have new stories to tell.
That simple thought is behind something new I’ve been creating called Senior Rock — The Soundtrack for Getting Older. Continue reading Senior Rock — The Soundtrack for Getting Older
Lid Wars: The Brix Original Easy Jar Key Opener vs. America’s Toughest Jars!
Did ou ever notice how a jar never fights fair? You buy it, then store it, and finally nurture it on the pantry shelf — and when it’s time to open it, it turns on you like a guard dog with a grudge. Well, my fellow geezers, the time has come to fight back — not with brute strength, but with brains (and a little leverage). Continue reading Lid Wars: The Brix Original Easy Jar Key Opener vs. America’s Toughest Jars!
Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos is on WFSB-TV’s “Great Day” Program
We were thrilled to be interviewed on WFSB-TV’s “Great Day” program about Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos. The show is hosted by Scott Haney (distinguished member of the Connecticut Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame) and Kara Sundlun (three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist). What a great time we had! You can watch it here. Here’s more about it from Alyson: Continue reading Geezers Gadgets and Gizmos is on WFSB-TV’s “Great Day” Program
Diners, Diner Lingo, and a Hot Cup of Nostalgia
I was reminiscing today about those good old-fashioned diners — the kind with chrome accents, checkered floors, and waitresses who call you “Hon.” That walk down memory lane led me to pull out my book, Classic Diners of Connecticut, and flip through the pages to see which of those cherished greasy spoons are still serving up hash, home fries, and hot coffee. Continue reading Diners, Diner Lingo, and a Hot Cup of Nostalgia
Geezer Alert: Break out the black coffee and banana cream pie!
A huge THANK YOU to Carol Sisco and Connecticut Public Television for digitally remastering the original DINERS TV series—and giving us geezers a one-way ticket down memory lane 🍳☕🍔 Continue reading Geezer Alert: Break out the black coffee and banana cream pie!