There are all types of magic in this world and many times I wish I had the type of magic within me that you read about or see in the movies. One of all time favorite movies is Practical Magic. I have watched this movies countless times and would love to be able to do the things I see.
Lately I have thought about and recalled many things from my early years from 19 or 20 forward.
How many times have you heard someone say "if I had it all to do again, I would ". I have asked myself this questions off and on over the years and honestly, with the exception of now dealing with this pain in the ass, cancer, I would not live my life any differently. Mainly because I believe that your past makes you what you are today and I am quite OK with who I am.
It is mainly the feelings and experiences I would like to relive. There are so many things that happened in the 60's and 70's that changed the way young people lived their lives. Being able to go back and experience those things again, but with the knowledge you have today, would be amazing and give you a whole new appreciation of the experience.
I was able to visit some friends this weekend that live in the mountains in Big Bear city. Every Saturday night during the summer they have concerts in town and we attended the concert. The band played all different types of music from the 70's, 80's and 90's, mostly rock and roll. They were pretty good, but what was surprising to me was that most all the people there were between 50-60 plus years old. Looking at these Baby Boomers enjoying the music and the beautiful surroundings was in a way like time travel for me. A lot of the men and women looked like they did some 50 years ago with the long hair and jeans and just their attitude. Of course there was wrinkles and grey hair and they moved a little slower and danced with less agility, but I think you get the picture.
One thing I remember about that time in history was the way the young people wanted change. Change in societies rules, the political issues, the dress, the music. They brought about those changes too. I have often wondered why today with so much unhappiness and displeasure with the way things are, why the baby boomers who represent about 30% of the population, don't use their numbers to bring about change again. Clearly advertising is directed for a large part at this demographic so our numbers do carry weight. Have we forgotten what it is like to not be afraid or complacent? Has time eroded the wonderful spirit that was so common in our youth. That anything was possible? That time was magic, at least to my memory, and I would love to live it again today.
What would you want to see if the magic were cast and you could see into the looking glass.
So nice to see a post here!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the old hippies are tired.... Like one gets, later in life. Perhaps feeling that they did their fighting. And now, it is someone else's turn.
Being born in 1937, I am no old hippie. But I feel that way. Now is my sitting back time. My fighting for causes is past. There are plenty of them, out there. "But I have to watch my blood pressure." ,-)
It's my enjoyment time... My stick-my-head-in-the-sand time. :-) My memory time.
I know I didn't answer your question, about time to relive. Can't. It's a secret. :-)
Tessa
I was born in 1936 so I missed the hippie era. I was in my twenties when it began and since already had six children, I felt old. I remember admiring the headbands and the funky way they dressed. Many were my age but I didn't know that then. I was perhaps a generation ahead of many of them. At 28 I had six children. I think If I could look in that looking glass I would want to see that we are have forged ahead and learned from our mistakes. War and the prospect of war frightens me more than anything else.. I waited for a young man to return from Korea and when he did I married him just past his 20th birthday. Then once again..off he went to Vietnam..and this time he was the father of seven little ones.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit like Tessa, I'm sticking my head in the sand..or trying to..it doesn't always work. I hear the call for a "Hawk" for President..and I feel sick inside. I think I would pass on the looking glass. It would hurt too much...
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ReplyDeleteI'm angry..and trying hard not to be because it doesn't help a thing. Dear ones like yourself having to deal with that damned disease just enrages me. Two of my husbands, my precious daughter...both parents, so many relatives. I cannot bring myself to even say the word. You are strong..I know it and you will be alright. If rage could kill..you would be well. Completely!
ReplyDeletePerhaps I should not have written the above...if I am out of line, please forgive me!!
ReplyDeleteYou should never have to apologize for your feelings on anything Mona, least of all this subject. Thanks for you caring comment. I just saw it today.
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I have found your new blog, and it is adorable! That banner picture is just perfect, I feel like I want to jump into it and begin living my true life of magic and lotions and potions again!....so lovely. I do hope you are doing well. It has been a tough year here, but I am hoping to move into a new direction now. Love this blog!
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