Richard Simmons

So I ordered the DVDs. Through kismet, I ordered them just as a newly packaged Sweatin’ 1-4 set became available. It’s cheaper to order the whole 5 DVD package than it is to get two of the DVDs separately. (Sorry, don’t mean to sound like a commercial, but I thought it was a very good deal.)

I love, Love LOVE Sweatin’ 1. It’s fun and the music is really ’50s kewl. Sweatin’ 2 is not my favorite, but Sweatin’s 3 and 4 are right up there in smile factor as well as in heartrate speeder-upper. But somewhere around Sweatin’ 2, I noticed that I remember those songs from my childhood. Sweatin’ 3 is full of cuts that were top forty when I was in high school and I think a couple off the Sweatin’ 4 DVD were played at my wedding. So how old is old?

Anyway, I like the music. I know all the words and if I had enough breath, I could sing along. But I especially like the exercise/dance moves. Richard includes a lot of big shoulder movements and hand shaking that stretches out all my writer’s cramps.

So, if you’re looking for a gift for a work-from-homer who sits in front of a desk most of the day, give them the Sweatin’ to the Oldies DVDs. They may giggle and look a little sheepish when they open them, but you can bet, in the privacy of their home/office/living rooms, they’ll be moving and swaying, and appreciating your thoughtfulness. Go ahead, order them and give it a try.

And just for giggles, check out this video of Richard Simmons:
Richard Simmons accidently on WGNTV

So tell me, what do YOU think writers want for Christmas?