How, how I wish you were here

by chuckofish

It’s a big weekend for our families. As my DP mentioned, tomorrow is her daughter’s birthday. Then on Sunday it is my middle son’s birthday. Here he is with his cousin a few years ago (I probably post this photo every year, but I really love it).

The 12th is also the birthday of Tim’s fiancée, Abbie. Yes, that’s right, they’re engaged, and we are incredibly happy!

Just in case you birthday partiers are feeling old, at least you are not old enough to remember the TV show The Monkees which premiered on September 12th, 1966.

Dig the groovy clothes, haircuts and go-go dancers (who thought that sparkly white tights would be flattering?). It was a zany show that tried to capture the spirit of the Beatles’ movies Help and It’s a Hard Day’s Night. In case you are curious or want to relive the show, you can watch it on YouTube here or just listen to their great songs.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=cYudP1MVCbM

If bubblegum pop isn’t your thing, you might prefer Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here which came out on September 12th, 1975.  

I haven’t listened to it in ages; it’s pretty great.

Have a great weekend and don’t trade your heroes for ghosts!