From Howdy Doody to Sesame Street, children’s television shows have had an influence on every generation. Think back . . . What were your favorite shows when you were a child? Did you write on the magic screen with Winky Dink? Or go to the Treasure House with Captain Kangaroo? How do shows from our era compare to those watched by your children or grandchildren? Share your children’s TV shows stories forward.
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Children’s TV Shows (10 Stories)
From Howdy Doody to Sesame Street, children’s television shows have had an influence on every generation. Think back . . . What were your favorite shows when you were a child? Did you write on the magic screen with Winky Dink? Or go to the Treasure House with Captain Kangaroo? How do shows from our era compare to those watched by your children or grandchildren? Share your children’s TV shows stories forward.
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Retirement (8 Stories)
Ten thousand baby boomers retire every day. Think back ... What's your image of retirement and where did it come from? What were your parents' and grandparents' retirements like? Have you retired? If so, what's it like? If not, do you plan to? How do you envision it? Will you be able to survive financially? Is there a downside to retirement? Share your retirement stories forward.
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Super Bowl (9 Stories)
Football fans or not, we can’t deny the Super Bowl’s cultural impact over the last 54 years. Think back to earlier games… were you pumped about your favorite team, or did you watch just the commercials and half-time show? This time, for Super Bowl LIV, will you enjoy the party atmosphere and snacks, or will you avoid the entire spectacle? Share your Super Bowl stories forward.
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Moving Day (8 Stories)
Moving Day is a memorable event for most people. For children, it can be very traumatic. At other points in life, it can be exciting, terrifying, or a mixture of both. Research tells us that moving is one of the top stressors that a person can experience in a lifetime, right up there with divorce, job loss, or death of a loved one. Think back… Do you remember moving as a child? What were your moving day experiences like as an adult? How about downsizing moves for older adults? Share your moving day stories forward.
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Snail Mail (7 Stories)
Once communication came in stamped letters, postcards, or aerograms, delivered by the post office. Snail mail, as we now call it, was slow but left us with letters to keep. Think back … What were your experiences with the US mail when you were young? Did you have a pen pal, write love letters, collect stamps? Do your kids and grandkids use snail mail at all? Share your story of snail mail forward.
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