Hello everyone! Just popping in to share a couple of things that I've loved this past week.
First up is the live action adaptation of the Japanese manga - One Piece on Netflix
Kevin and I binged watched this one in just two days and LOVED it! We've never read or watched the anime version but had no problem falling right into the show. It's SO MUCH FUN!
Pirates! Adventure on the high seas! Treasure! Danger! Betrayal! Found family!
The fighting could be a little graphic - sword fighting, lots of blood - but this is mostly a mad cap, exaggerated, funny kind of show with the biggest heart at it's core. Every time a new member is added tot he cast, I fall in love. The storytelling is A+++ too. I cannot recommend this one enough.
Next is the Wiser Than Me podcast with Julia Louis-Dreyfus spotify trailer link
Julia talks to older women about getting older, what they've learned, asks what she should know about getting older and just generally fun discussions with women who are...wiser than me.
A few episodes stood out to me. Darlene Love just radiates positive energy and not dwelling on the past but still standing up for herself. Jane Fonda was the most reflective of mistakes from her past and things she would do differently. Carol Burnett - total legend with fantastic stories and OMG - sharp as a tack at 90. Rhea Perlman felt the most real. And Fran Lebowitz is just the funniest person to listen to.
One downside is that most of these women are privileged and have money to grow older in comfort. Like Amy Tan has completely retrofitted her 2 story home to ADA accessible so she can stay there until she dies. That's wonderful! But not something we can all do. Same with private trainers and pools for exercise. But all in all - a lot of the advice is adaptable and still on point. And most of all - it's just a fun podcast, because we're all getting older!
And, just to end on a funny note - I posted this on IG a few weeks ago - but if you haven't seen it....
I had to go for my mammogram and they updated the facilities (it was outside in a trailer before - like...why????) but anyway, tech was super excited and had treats for post mammogram. The Hershey kisses are supposed to be boobs and the mints a smile for a job well done lol
I thought it was really sweet and a nice touch after the whole smashing thing lol
Let me know how your week is going!
At least there was candy, right? Glad to see you are enjoying so many things. Someone else was talking about that show too, though I cannot remember who
ReplyDeleteA warmed gown, candy and not being thrown in trailer out back are all good things lol
DeleteOne Piece sounds so fun! I'm needing something light and entertaining, and it seems to fit the bill!
ReplyDeleteIt is light and fun (but with lots of stabbing lol)!
DeleteI should watch One Piece. It's on my watch list.
ReplyDeleteI think you would like it Greg!
DeleteI kept seeing trailers for One Piece but honestly could not figure it out. lol So it's based on an anime? It makes more sense now. The JLD podcast sounds interesting. I have mixed feelings about Jane Fonda, but Carol Burnett is such a treasure. Love her. Ha, love the mammogram treats. That's where I'll be tomorrow morning. Maybe I should demand some candy as a reward.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's a weird show at first if you have no clue what it's based on (like me lol).
DeleteI didn't like every guest JLD had, or agree with everything they had to say, but it's interesting to hear how the women are moving into this stage of life. Like dealing with graying hair, a changing body, loss.
Carol's episode was just a delight - more for the stories than any kind of advice on aging though.
One Piece sounds fun! Right now I'm busy watching JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, it's a wild show lol. The podcast sounds cool, but what you said is such an important point. Getting older is really different, as are many things in life, when you have a lot of money and when you don't.
ReplyDeleteI think you would love One Piece. Two words... sexy pirates lol
DeleteYeah, as much as I could relate to the genealogy aging process, the things they have access to are just beyond most peoples means. Still a fun podcast overall though. I really enjoyed it.
In that case, I think I would love it too 😁 Maybe after JoJo!
DeleteAnd general... not genealogy lol
DeleteHaha. Hershey boobs!
ReplyDeleteOh, my daughter and I were thinking about One Piece. I'll move it to the top of our list. Thanks for letting me know!
I hope you both enjoy it. It was sick a fun show.
DeleteI wish I had gotten some chocolate after my mammogram. lol
ReplyDeleteThey really should reward us in some way lol
DeleteDang, maybe I need to watch One piece then
ReplyDeleteI think you would like it!
DeleteDo you think you'll watch the anime now? 🤔
ReplyDeleteYeah, money solves a lot of problems. I don't think the rich have as much of a clue about how the rest of is live as they think, either. 😐
I hope you had a good week,. ☀
I lasted about 5 minutes with the anime lol
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