February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Boob Tube, Culture, Electronica, Empty Nest · January 17, 2023

A Generation X Guide to Watching YouTube


If you grew up in the 70s and 80s, this one's for you! Check out my Generation X Guide to Watching YouTube.

I am a tad bit biased, but the 80s was the best time to grow up. We latchkey kids often arrived from school to empty houses with large console televisions and Atari gaming systems. We had our Cabbage Patch Kids and Transformers to keep us company as the boob tube acted as our babysitter until one or both of our parents came home from work.

What a time!

I miss my childhood, but luckily, as a way to midlife way to soothe myself, I’ve found that I can go back in time with the help of YouTube. With a YouTube account, I can be transported to a simpler time when the Cold War raged on, Reganomics trickled down, and being able to do the moonwalk made you popular.

Here’s A Generation X Guide to Watching YouTube:

Sitcom Energy

Did you know that some of your favorite 80s TV shows are on YouTube–for free? If you want to wax nostalgic, just type your favorite 80s TV show in the search bar and you’re sure to stumble on a bunch of hidden gems and obscure 80s sitcoms that’ll bring back some memories.

If you grew up in the 70s and 80s, this one's for you! Check out my Generation X Guide to Watching YouTube.

Some of my favorite 80s classics to watch on YouTube are Webster, Double Trouble, 227, and Small Wonder. I dare you to go to YouTube and search for your old favorites.

Remember the Time

The 80s were a newsworthy time, as we didn’t know if the Cold War would result in the end of the world as we knew it. YouTube has various press and worthy news items of the time like the Tylenol Murders, the Challenger Disaster, Adam, the Cabbage Patch Kids craze, and so much more.

Weird History’s ‘Timeline’ series on YouTube does a great job recapping each year of the 1980s with all of the news and goings on in chronological order.

Video Killed the Radio Star

Speaking of going down memory lane, the 80s were the peak period for pop videos, and there were plenty of one-hit wonders that were on top one day and in the clearance section the next. Even if it was a minor hit, chances are that the video is on YouTube for you to fall in love with all over again.

Need an example? Michael and Janet Jackson were the King and Queen of the 80s, but their sisters La Toya and Rebbie both had minor hits themselves, resulting in memorable videos that–yes–are on YouTube.

Go ahead and try your luck. Search for your favorite 80s one-hit wonder faves on YouTube.

Commercials Galore

Another method of self-soothing that I enjoy doing is watching vintage commercials on YouTube. There is hours and hours worth of 70s, 80s, and 90s era commercials on the platform, and I find myself watching them while doing other things around the house. It takes me back to my childhood, and I remember many of the commercials still by heart.

Here’s a gem from 1986 that I know line by line to this day. Do you remember this one?

When it’s the holiday season, I like to watch old holiday-themed commercials, often awed by the low cost of things back then.

The Movie of the Week

I grew up during the era of The Movie of the Week, which usually appeared on one of the Big 3 Networks on Saturday or Sunday night. Sometimes, these were miniseries events that took up several nights of television viewing. Miniseries like The Thornbirds were popular, and Danielle Steele’s books turned into TV movies were par for the course. Monday Night and Sunday Night movies were also a thing.

The made-for-tv movie genre of the 80s got even larger in the 90s and resulted in what is now known as Lifetime movies.

Kate’s Secret was a popular made-for-tv movie from 1986 and starred Meredith Baxter Birney about a mom and wife who suffered from anorexia nervosa.

There’s so much Gen X goodness on YouTube, and if you are into taking a stroll down memory lane, can give you hours of viewing pleasure.

I hope you will put my Generation X Guide to Watching YouTube to use. Let me know what you think.

What are your 80s and 90s YouTube picks?


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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift car My family gifted me $250 worth of Sephora gift cards as one of my Christmas surprises. Take a look at my haul which includes makeup for oily skin and a some faves! #sephora #haul #skin #oilyskin #beautyproducts #overforty #midlifewomen
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