My Sixth Decade
I’m going to recycle a few old posts. Why? Because I like them and I can. I hope you enjoy them also.
I was born when folks liked IKE
I watched the Presidents funeral on TV
I didn’t know what the Great Society was
but every night Chet and Dave gave me the body count
Goodnight Chet, Goodnight Dave
Cynicism was born
I cheered when Erlichmann, Haldeman, and Liddy went down
I laughed at the buffoon I watched SNL
I did NOT vote for RAYGUN
maybe if…
Bush kept what’shisname out
Clinton scared the living hell out me
more and more
The commies lost
How did we get him
I cheered and danced as Florida complained
I played the National Anthem at 0:01 01/01/00
Elvis sang about his wingtips
People really liked Patsy Cline…then
Strawberry Alarm Clock
We dug
The Grateful Dead. Bowie, Hot Tuna, Black Oak, Foghat, Procul Harum, ELP, Sweet and of course
The Beatles
despite that Disco thing
ClashFearSexPistolsDeadKennedysXTCMissionofBurmaRamonesTalkingheadsBlondieX
then came that whole newwavething
Modern English,Squeeze,Flock of Seagulls,StrayCats,Animotion,Human League,Specials,FunBoyThree,Bananarama,Berlin,Madness and Elvis Costello
Tom Waits
Laurie Andersen
Eventually along came Nirvana, REM, De La Soul, nine Inch nails, Run DMC,
KoRn, Godsmack, Alanis Morrisette, Tool and Jewel
In this dawn of the 21st time I’m glad to see
Uncle Ted is still touring
there is a band called, “And you will know us by the trail of dead”
We are still strong
just like we were told we were
when we lived on kidville time
Welcome to my 6th decade
Loved it and Michele sent me to tell you so!
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Presenting President Ike Eisenhower!
‘Let’s get busy!‘
My middle name is Elizabeth (along with 1-3 English girls born at that time) because I was Christened during Queen Elizabeth’s coronation year
I used to walk 2 km to school, on my own and come home in the dark, now I drive 10 minutes to work – by myself and still come home in the dark
I came home from play when the streetlights came on – now my kids message me to make sure I’m alright if I’m not in bed by 11.00pm
I remember my mum dancing to the Beatles and learning the Twist – I can’t dance very well . . . I wiggle to perfection.
I haven’t seen a gypsy since I was a kid, they used to sell us pegs and steal our coal.
My first rock concert was The Monkees at Festival Hall in Melbourne (My last Rock Concert was The Chemical Brothers at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney. I felt a bit old twiddling fluoro sticks but love the music.
I first tasted prawns when I was 7 – I last tasted prawns last night – I guess some things never change, you can keep your squab!
I travelled overseas when I was 7, the beginning of a love affair with travelling as opposed to ‘touring’
I got my first labrador when I was a baby and still love ‘em, just ask ThePrincess
I’ve survived gathered dresses, smocks, mini-skirts, full length wet look boots, flares, cheesecloth, patchouli oil, boofy hair and shoulder pads, there’s nothing you can throw at me that will faze me but I’m still surprised on a daily basis . . .
I’m also in my 6th decade but I prefer to keep it among friends! I’m determined to grow old disgracefully. I have been told that Preparation H is great for wrinkles . . . (on your face, Brian, on your face!)
The best way to stay young is to keep smiling!
Enjoy the sixth decade and the ones to follow.