Getting Older – All Sorts

Getting Older, Aging, Documentary comic, Civil War, Hoot Deconstructed

One of the things that’s surprised me about getting older is my growing fascination with historical documentaries. I’ve always liked documentaries, but I don’t remember ever being as absorbed as I get now. I used to laugh at the older generation’s fascination with that stuff, but now I get it. The older I get, the more I appreciate history and how it has shaped the world of today. I find it rewarding to learn about what people were like and how we’ve changed (if we have at all).

The Ken Burns Civil War documentary also holds a special place in my heart. First off, it’s fantastic and if you’ve never seen it, I highly recommend you check it out. On a more personal note though, I remember watching this with my maternal grandfather when I was a kid. I used to tease him for taking naps every day and for watching stuff like this. Turns out I was wrong and he was a genius. We used to watch this together, so when I put it on now, I get to feel like part of me is still with him and we’re watching it together. It’s a good feeling. It’s meaningful.