I don't know if there is a thread quite about random things that come up in our culture.

I'm listening to Tavis Smiley interviewing Dick Van Dyke, now 90. They are discussing Bernie now, Dick is more knowledgeable than I ever imagined. He's got some interesting takes on life - those two together is already odd for me.

Says old people are warehoused and institutionalized - and no longer venerated as elders.

Talkin fresh air and a bit of exercise can get you off the walker even at 90!

Good stuff - still a fan of his show from the 60's

He also edits 3-D animation on a home work station.

Big drag to live that long because you want to call your holmies and they are gone --