Are you over 50 and still a fan of cartoons?

Now, I don't mean the cartoons that are being shown today that for some reason humors my school-aged nieces and nephews. No, I am referring to the 'real' cartoons, such as: Yogi Bear, Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo, Top Cat, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Tom & Jerry, Magilla Gorilla, The Hillbilly Bears, Popeye, etc. The list could go on.  Well, if you are a fan, you have come to the right place. I, and a few of my older cousins, adore old-school cartoons.

I can't understand the appeal to this modern mish mash of so-called entertainment, hence the reason why I insist when I am around my five-year old niece, seven-year old nephew and my great-nieces and nephews, they are introduced to, what I feel to be, quality cartoon viewing. I cannot allow that bizarre stuff that they watch into my home. My son is 30 years-old and granted he also had odd cartoons shown, I am sorry, but I cannot do, Japanimation (Anime), not when it first came out or even now. No, I don't do Speed Racer. Please, just give me a Hanna-Barbera, Walter Lantz, Max Fleischer, or Warner Brothers or a Disney cartoon. These animators obviously knew what to do and how to entertain. My son was raised on classic cartoons and Disney. Today he is a talented artist. Although he has a Bachelor's in Computer Animation, he does other types of art and is the illustrator for the covers for the books I write.

I do own several DVDs of cartoons, they include: the Saturday Morning Cartoons 1960s and 1970s. I love them, and I have others. I was a happy when Boomerang used to show all the older cartoon and quite put off when they slowly replaced them with the drivel they show now. Personally, my feelings are, and that's the whole point to this, there should be at least one station with the sole purpose of classic cartoons. Why on earth is there a need for so many stations for the nonsense that is shown today. Oh yeah, that's right, the older cartoons were too brutal for little Johnny to handle, but it would appear that the video game industry was able to put ratings on the games, so do it for the cartoon. If there is that fear that little Mary will drop and anvil on her best friend or a mallet, then you have more problems than you realized.

But I digress...now, where was I?

I am glad that the powers-that-be have been putting the older cartoons on DVD as it does give you the opportunity to watch them and reflect on a time when life was full of possibilities.  

Summer Is Coming, Where Are My New Shoes?

Ever since I have decided to become a full-time writer, I realize the things that I have to sacrifice, until my books take off. The ability to go into the grocery store and purchase whatever I wanted, now I have to make a list of the necessities. That doesn't bother me except for the fact that me and food have had a great relationship over the years and I feel that I am neglecting something if I am not purchasing it. The fact that now I have to rush past an item that I can't afford right now, or just not go down that aisle at all. It truly is a sad thing. I knew going into this that I would have to make a lot of sacrifices.

The other problem that I have is that I used to have a great love affair with Amazon. I would purchase all of my shoes on this site. It was kind of an addiction, as I could tell when a pair of shoes that I wanted was about to go lower in price. Two, three pairs at a time.When my son graduated from college a few years ago, I found a pair of designer heels that were $600 that I was able to purchase for $100. Are you serious? My first pair of real designer shoes that the fashion conscience wear.  Yes, I do love a good pair of shoes. 

Well, I just gave thought to the fact that summer is almost here and I am used to taking my time and looking for my new sandals for the season. Not this year, though. I didn't hyperventilate when I knew that I hadn't bought any new shoes yet, maybe a little heavy breathing and then I told myself that it won't always be like this. I have not been able to bring myself to going to Amazon, there may be a pair of sandals that may call my name and I won't be able to turn away, but I must. 




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