Fabulous list, as always, Sari. Thanks! I just saw the documentary "Rebel with a Clause," about Ellen Jovin, who set up a "Grammar Table" in all 50 states and answered people's questions about all things grammar. So funny, with an unexpected message about how we're all connected. As a writer and editor and grammar nerd, it was nearly orgasmically satisfying! Now I'm reading her book. I think the film is in limited release but worth finding or wait till it's streaming: https://www.rebelwithaclause.com/
I recently posted this note, which might inspire some of your readers to report on other uniquely oldster wedding ceremonies:
I love it when people put this much thought into their wedding music and don’t outsource it to a DJ or wedding planner. We got married in the days before playlists, but I like to think we were pioneers in the use of music at weddings. In place of the “Wedding March”, we had a live performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne.” Then Lorna’s vow to me was Judy Collins’s “Since You Asked”; mine to her was Lennon’s “In My Life”. Finally and most dramatically, given this was in September 1968, following months of assassination and rioting, we had the entire congregation stand and read the lyrics we'd placed on their seats from this forgotten gem…https://youtu.be/1i84J_VaJmo?si=bFSwJLtRhvayohmY
I loved thirtysomething so much watching it in my 20s and was offended by criticism that the characters were so smug and self-involved that they were intolerable. Then in my 50s I watched on ep on YouTube and was like, "God, they're so smug and self-involved that they're intolerable!" Still think it's a great show, though ...
i would love to sign up for the 10% all-time discount and i couldn't figure out how to do it. when i go to my account, it says 75$, not 60$ and not 10% off.
I listened to Neko Case on Marc Maron while I was driving home from Kripalu over the weekend. I was near Stroudsburg, Pa to be exact. When I remember where I was when I heard something, I know it was significant. We went to the Poconos every summer when I was little, so hearing about her childhood made me shudder in comparison.
And My Mom Jayne was fantastic and surprisingly moving.
Fabulous list, as always, Sari. Thanks! I just saw the documentary "Rebel with a Clause," about Ellen Jovin, who set up a "Grammar Table" in all 50 states and answered people's questions about all things grammar. So funny, with an unexpected message about how we're all connected. As a writer and editor and grammar nerd, it was nearly orgasmically satisfying! Now I'm reading her book. I think the film is in limited release but worth finding or wait till it's streaming: https://www.rebelwithaclause.com/
Ooh. Sounds up my alley. I'll check it out. Thanks for the rec, Deborah!
I recently posted this note, which might inspire some of your readers to report on other uniquely oldster wedding ceremonies:
I love it when people put this much thought into their wedding music and don’t outsource it to a DJ or wedding planner. We got married in the days before playlists, but I like to think we were pioneers in the use of music at weddings. In place of the “Wedding March”, we had a live performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne.” Then Lorna’s vow to me was Judy Collins’s “Since You Asked”; mine to her was Lennon’s “In My Life”. Finally and most dramatically, given this was in September 1968, following months of assassination and rioting, we had the entire congregation stand and read the lyrics we'd placed on their seats from this forgotten gem…https://youtu.be/1i84J_VaJmo?si=bFSwJLtRhvayohmY
Oh, nice.
I loved thirtysomething so much watching it in my 20s and was offended by criticism that the characters were so smug and self-involved that they were intolerable. Then in my 50s I watched on ep on YouTube and was like, "God, they're so smug and self-involved that they're intolerable!" Still think it's a great show, though ...
Ha!!
Agree great list which hopefully I will dig through. So many enticing articles so few brain cells
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I loved Mariska Hargitay's doc - so moving, especially as a fan of L&O SVU since the beginning.
Oh, good! I’m going to watch it this weekend.
Thanks, as ever, for including The Shift x
You do so much amazing work, Sam. It’s always a pleasure to read/listen to your posts, and to share them. <3
My friend just told me about Oldster. I am so sold! thank u.
Glad to hear! Welcome.
i would love to sign up for the 10% all-time discount and i couldn't figure out how to do it. when i go to my account, it says 75$, not 60$ and not 10% off.
Try this link. https://oldster.substack.com/subscribe?utm_content=171408699
thanks. it shows 75 CAD (which is nice), but that is what i have always paid. i don't think that 10% is applied. maybe it will be when i renew?
I’ll ask Substack support.
Another line up of intriguing rabbit holes to follow you down. Gracias amiga!
Thanks so much for including me on this wonderful list, Sari. Looking forward to checking out the other recommendations. Have a beautiful weekend!
My pleasure, Skylar. Great piece! You, too!! <3
Thank you for the mention-❤️
Thank you for the great piece. <3
Sari, can I contact you directly to make a suggestion for an oldster questionnaire subject?
Email me at oldstermag@gmail.com
I listened to Neko Case on Marc Maron while I was driving home from Kripalu over the weekend. I was near Stroudsburg, Pa to be exact. When I remember where I was when I heard something, I know it was significant. We went to the Poconos every summer when I was little, so hearing about her childhood made me shudder in comparison.
And My Mom Jayne was fantastic and surprisingly moving.
Thanks for all the recs!
<3