R.G. Begora

Nov 28, 2023 | boomermagazine.com | Nick Thomas |Annie Tobey |R.G. Begora

The host of Turner Classic Movies has written a children’s book that promises to appeal to children – and their TCM-fan parents and grandparents: Eddie Muller’s “Kitty Feral and the Case of the Marshmallow Monkey.” If reading bedtime stories to the grandkids is a cherished family tradition, Eddie Muller has an unusual tale to share this holiday season: a gritty feline sleuth searches for a stolen artifact while encountering a host of seedy underground characters prowling through a shadowy...

Oct 25, 2023 | boomermagazine.com | R.G. Begora |Karen Czuleger Strgacich |Nick Thomas |Dale Davis

Trick or treating has changed since the 1950s. Boomer reader R.G. Begora shares Halloween memories of his youthful hunts for candy, including one particularly creative strategy. For those who have read some of my essays, you will realize that I was a handful for my mom. From almost burning the house down (twice) to almost getting arrested by the FBI, I would be considered a rambunctious little guy. This saga continues with my memories of Halloween.

Apr 24, 2023 | boomermagazine.com | Nick Thomas |R.G. Begora |Julia Nunnally Duncan |Annie Tobey

For those of us who lived through the ’70s and ’80s, the comedic impressionist Rich Little was everywhere on television. While he guest-starred in many classic TV shows, Little will always be remembered for his hilarious appearances on the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast TV series in the 1970s and early ’80s. “I look back on those Dean Martin Roasts – and I did 24 (about half) of them – with much affection,” said Little from Las Vegas where he has been a long-time resident.

Apr 17, 2023 | boomermagazine.com | Charlie Fletcher |R.G. Begora |Nick Thomas |Julia Nunnally Duncan

Every year, Earth Day reminds us that we must care for our planet – not just for ourselves, but so our children and grandchildren can inherit a clean and healthy place to live. While the first Earth Day was more than 50 years ago, we are still learning lessons from that critical time. Let’s go back and remember that first day and see how the world has changed since. The first Earth DayOn April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. Over 20 million Americans participated.

Feb 8, 2023 | boomermagazine.com | Dale Davis |R.G. Begora |Allan Ripp |Doreen Mary Frick

Boomer reader Doreen Mary Frick shares a snapshot of her elderly neighbor Alice, and the connections that add meaning to her days. Alice walks to the mailbox to send birthday cards: one for the son who moved to Arizona, one for the daughter who lives in Oregon. Alice is wearing the practical sneakers her oldest daughter bought, the one she lives next door to now. Alice is sure she can manage to walk down to the mailbox and hopes she can avoid the puddles so the white canvas doesn’t get muddy.