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 |    My random thoughts and reactions to my everyday life. The voices like a forum. |
| I do not know quite what happened or when , but my hubby and I now qualify for seniors' discounts at some venues. This creates a quandary; in order to save money, but not face, we have to admit to our age. HMMMM..... We definitely do not consider ourselves to be old. In this day and age ,when people as a whole are living longer and healthier lives why are 'young seniors', those in their fifties, like moi, considered 'old'?? It's so true that age is just a perception! "Maturity" is very objective/subjective, and I object! Whew, a few years have skittered by since I composed this biography block. Those "fifties" are in the rear view mirror and they are distant, fond memories. Oh, I do not plan to stop writing any time soon. |
| PROMPT March 10th What artist or band do you always recommend when someone asks for a music recommendation? Huh, I do not recall that anyone has ever requested a recommendation for music from me. My cellphone and tablet are free of a playlist. I reserve their use for things other than music. When I read and write I do so in silence. Rarely do I sit and just listen to music and it's not because I dislike it. If I choose to play music, I lean towards that from the seventies, nineteen-seventies. In a nostalgic mood, I will belt out the lyrics and dance as if no one is watching because I make certain no one is lurking about. Occasionally, I will concede to a different era. While travelling in my vehicle, I listen to 'new', popular, current music chosen by faceless d.j.s. I like the randomness and I have discovered music that appeals to me. In this way, I am prepared for excursions with my two eldest grandgiggles. This Nanna is not totally unaware, or clueless, or lame. My parents preferred country music and it wormed its way into my memory. Once I hear a few familiar notes, I am transported to my childhood and I sing every word of the lyrics. I suppose I did pay attention despite being a captive audience. My hubby refers to this genre as 'cry ass country' and he's not incorrect. With lyrics such as "your cheatin' heart", "he stopped lovin' her today," "stand by your man," and "I'm so lonesome I could cry" there was a common theme of heartbreak and betrayal. I admit my three children repeated this legacy of hearing their parents' music over and over. They recite the lyrics to Jefferson Starship hits with ease. 'We Built This City' and 'Somebody to Love' flow effortlessly. They grew up with Queen, E.L.O., Elton John, Meatloaf, Supertramp, Michael Jackson, The Eurythmics and more. |
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