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The OGs in Rhumba LessonsSubmitted by kim on Sun, 02/14/2010 - 17:22.When the OGs were in the shoe business, they found a clever way to get free dancing lessons, and soon they were tripping the light fantastic all across Los Angeles. Tune in to discover the tricks of the trade trade, and for a delightful musical interlude. Happy Halloween from the OGsSubmitted by kim on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 13:48.The world's cutest grandparents somehow become a little more adorable in their Halloween costumes. LesbiansSubmitted by kim on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 15:06.Lesbianism might be the hippest lifestyle choice of the 21st century, but it's nothing new to the OGs, who have opinions on Sapphic love affairs dating back to the 1930s. Let's tune in and see what they have to say on the matter. Our Home in the Los Angeles TimesSubmitted by kim on Sat, 10/17/2009 - 17:48.Today in the L.A. Times' Lost L.A. section you can read an article by Sam Watters about the history of Hollenbeck Palms, the first licensed nursing home in the state of California, and our beloved home. Check it out at Thank you, friendsSubmitted by kim on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 04:49.The OGs have a special message of thanks for all their internet and real-life friends who signed the digital anniversary card for their 72nd wedding anniversary (September 18, 2009). Click for their message, and Harry's secret for keeping the romance alive. Please Sign The OGs' Digital Anniversary CardSubmitted by kim on Mon, 09/14/2009 - 15:47.It's the OGs' anniversary week, and on that special day (Friday, September 18) We will print out and share any thoughts you'd care to share with them on this most auspicious celebration. Here's to seven+ decades of love, and a cherry on top! Post your thoughts for Barbara and Harry in the comments below. If you post anonymously, please sign your name -- or create a user account if you prefer. ROTD LOL - That's Internet-speak for "Hurray for Grandma"Submitted by kim on Thu, 09/10/2009 - 14:21.Grandma's review of the Hollenbeck Palms dining room is Review of The Day today on her favorite restaurant reviewing website, Yelp. What an honor! Hello, new friends! http://www.yelp.com/biz/hollenbeck-palms-dining-room-los-angeles The OGs' Message for the year 2109Submitted by kim on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 18:33.As summer draws to a close, a grandparent's fancy turns to the passage of time. The OGs, wondering why their grandchildren keep pulling out the video camera, suggest that the footage might as well be sent in a rocket one hundred years in the future--and they have a special message for the people of the 22nd Century. Listen up, future dwellers! Now You Can Be an OGs Fan on FacebookSubmitted by kim on Tue, 08/25/2009 - 15:15.Just click to show your love for The OGs on Facebook PopPop Meets the Ball of FireSubmitted by kim on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 05:31.Now, they say there's nothing new under the sun, but all the same, we're pretty sure our PopPop is the only 97-year-old man who got checked out of the retirement home to spend last Saturday tooling around his old downtown LA haunts in the company of a 94-year-old burlesque queen. Grandma came along to keep him honest, but she gave him a moment to say his private goodbyes to Follies legend Betty "Ball of Fire" Rowland. That's just one of Grandma's little secrets for keeping a marriage hot for 73-going-on-74 years. Watch and learn, grasshopper.
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The OGs Theme Song
The wrinkly rockers are rulin' the roost these days. Get some cheap tickets here: Our FamilyThe OGs are proud of their eldest grandchild, who leads true crime bus tours around LA. Very nice, but why no great-grandchildren?
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