13 years ago
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Young in body, old at heart ?
I have had an epiphany tonight. As I sat in my la-z-boy chair, a blanket over my legs, I realized that I was toggling between 2 great shows: Great Performances (PBS) with the a cappella group Straight No Chaser, and a PBS Special highlighting Tony Bennett duets. The epiphany came when I was sad to see one special end, but excited for the next one to start: Les Miserables: The 25th Anniversary (which I recorded last time it was broadcast and watched it several times before deleting it). So here's the giant truth that I finally realized: I am an OLD person in spirit and mind. I even googled a few of the Tony Bennett duet partners, just to see what came up...then I searched itunes for their music, too...seriously. I used to wonder why, as an adolescent, I found myself completely at home with my friends' parents but sometimes annoyed by my friends. Now I know the answer to that wonder: I was old (not necessarily mature, let's not get wierd here). Even now, maturity comes and goes, but I love to be a part of a different generation - whether through a book, a personal story from a friend or neighbor, or music. I used to think I was born in absolutely the wrong generation. Now, I realize that if that were true, I wouldn't be able to appreciate past generations as I can presently. Technology makes it possible for me to read about, listen to, and essentially be a part of a generation gone. Wow. Cool. Groovy. Nifty. Neat. What a wonder. Hm.
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i'm glad you have an old heart....now we can talk music. you're never too young for L. Welk!
Sing on!
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