Caitlyn Jenner and me

Senior Adventures in the City 

 Adventures of a Senior Exploring it All 

 Caitlyn Jenner and I share some things in common. Not a kick-ass body, or gold medals, or children that are millionaires nope none of the above but we are from the same generation and we're both standing on the precipice of big change.

  We both came of age in the 60's and now in our 6th decade we're leaving behind what defined us. For me it's my career for her it's about gender. Even I know that comparison's a stretch but stay with me. 

 1. We're both optimistic but don't know what the future holds. 

 2. We both want to make the best of the time that's left and lets face facts more is behind us than ahead. We both wanna make a difference. She's won gold medals and has opened the dialog on being transgender. I've won a few Emmy's and have tried to advance the dialog on important issues like race, gender and so much more (Thank you Phil Donahue). I've always attempted to use TV to make a difference not to tear people apart. 

 3. We're both single and looking for love. I swear if she finds it before me I'm gonna be pissed. 

4. We both hate haircuts. She's going for the long look while it can't be short enough for me. I don't want to spend one more minute looking for the "right" hair product that will keep my hair under control. 

5. I want my life to be an adventure and no one would describe Caitlyn's as anything but. I want to survive and thrive in NYC on a fixed income without being a prisioner in my apartment. (no match there). I want to travel, spend time with friends and family, see plays, and be Auntie Mame to my grandchildren. Caitlyn wants to live life as the woman she's always felt she was meant to be. She doesn't want to hurt any of the K's or other kids but it's her time. And how interesting that the name choice was Caitlyn not Katilyn. 

So you see Caitlyn and I are not so different. Except for her kick ass body and boobs. Her coming out party was today's cover of Vanity Fair shot by Annie Leibovitz. http://www.vanityfair.com. Caitlyn rocked it. I would die to look that good in a red dress! (deeper dive for that pic) 

 Since this is my first Senior adventures in the city blog here's what you can expect. I'm going to share my adventures around NYC and any other city I happen to visit. I will always be looking for deals. Here's my first share: There's a great happy hour at Sotto 13 in the West Village, http://www.sotto13.com . You get 2 glasses of wine or specialty cocktails for $13 bucks and delicious pizza's for $10 (the mushroom w/ truffle oil is fantastic). 

 So glasses up and lets toast Caitlyn. Your coming out party was a huge success. My trip by subway, bus and boat to IKEA Brooklyn not so much! http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/brooklyn