Monday Morning Musings

Posted on July 7, 2014 under Monday Morning Musings with one comment

Matt goes bananas at the end of his cross Canada bike ride

 

 

“Hot town, summer in the city

Back of my neck getting dirt and gritty.”

The Lovin’ Spoonful

I found myself humming this tune a lot over the past week or so with the hot and humid weather. This song became popular in 1966 and is one of those summer songs that sticks to me like a sweaty t-shirt. Songs that came out on the “hit parade” back in the 60’s, especially summer songs, seem to have staying power,  but maybe that’s just my baby boomer mentality.

So it’s Monday and we’re comfortably into the summer of 2014. Here are some songs from 1968 that bring back a flood of memories.

Born To Be Wild.  Piece of My Heart.  White Room.  Jumpin’ Jack Flash.  Hey Jude.  The Weight.  While My Guitar Gently Weeps.  All Along The Watchtower.  Heard It Through The Grapevine.  Sitting on the Dock of The Bay.  Mrs. Robinson.  Those Were The Days.  For Once in My Life.  Angel of the Morning. Bottle of Wine ( OK. So all the songs weren’t great! ).  I Say a Little Prayer.

It’s amazing that when you hear the first few notes of an old classic, you are transported back in time. You can remember with absolute clarity, where you were and who you were with.  What were your favorite songs from back then?  Is there one in particular that stands out? Please wade in. Let’s have some harmless fun and share a few memories…. at least the ones that are fit to print!

“No Cake Walk” received a terrific response. I think the picture of Ellie’s wedding cake was the magnet that drew people to the story. I can joke about it now but delivering wedding cakes was among the most stressful things I have ever done in my life.

I hope some of you can make it out to the Antigonish Art Fair this coming Friday ( 11^th. ) at Chisholm Park. Besides the local artists and some great food, we have a terrific lineup of talent.

I attended the homecoming celebration on Saturday for Matt MacDonald. Matt ( We Move This Town ) completed his cross Canada tour on his bike and arrived safely In Antigonish with the winds of hurricane Arthur battering him on the final leg of the trip.  The reception was held at the Legion. Matt is vegan so it won’t surprise you that the buffet table was laden with more fruit than I have ever seen in one place other than the fruit and produce section of a major grocery chain. Matt is causing a lot of people to think about their diets and lifestyles. He is an inspiration and we are lucky to have him in our community.

Coming up on Wednesday ( Casket day ), I will publish my story about the missing vacuum cleaner. “Taken to the Cleaners” is my vivid recollection of staging the house for a showing last week when , inexplicably, the vacuum cleaner disappeared.

It’s Highland Games week. Let’s hope for good weather and try and get out to support the Highland society. I will be selling books in front of the 5 to $1.00 during the street fair on Thursday.

Have a great week.