Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Small Kid Memory

Aloha!
Thank You for Visiting-



"Home is not where you live,
but where they understand you."

Christian Morgenstern




"Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better."

Camus




Dillingham Fountain, Kapiolani Park, Waikiki

"They always say that time changes things,
but you actually need to change them yourself."

Warhol



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Scene: A mother is driving her 2 small children in 1966.
The AM radio plays Rock & Roll.
As they pass a school bus stop,
teens are horsing around and preening for one another.

The child I was says:

"I can't wait to be a teen-ager. It looks like fun!"

Mom:

"Imagine how much fun it will be
when you get there. . ."


She had NO idea.

If the video below stirs memories,
you have my permission to lie about your age!

Warmly, cloudia









This post is dedicated to my little brother (he was also in the car)
who has written me a warm email concurring with our decisions about Mom's situation.
There had been estrangement and it was the nicest surprise I've enjoyed in a while!
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29 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 13, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    LOVE the "puppy people." Glad there's a trace of tranquility from your brother. Please still keep your guard up a tad; you've got to protect YOU! Aloha, DrumMajor

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  2. BLOGitseJuly 13, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    I agree with Warhol!
    I don't remember the video but that song I've heard many times...
    Aloha from Casa!

    BLOGitse

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  3. the walking manJuly 13, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    I know that song was WAAAAAAY before my time. If our parents remembered what they had done as teenagers none of us would have been allowed to live long enough to allow our own children to live long enough to be teenagers.

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  4. Reader WilJuly 13, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    What a wonderful possitive post, Cloudia! Great quotations and great video. Good to dedicate the story to your brother! Aloha!

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  5. DinaJuly 13, 2010 at 5:41 AM

    Shaloha dear Cloudia.
    I've been reading back in your blog and enjoying every post. The thoughts about your family from a few weeks ago let me understand the extra importance of what you say about your brother today.
    May your situation get only better and not worse.

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  6. DinaJuly 13, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    P.S. How is it that I don't know that song or even the singer?

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  7. Brian MillerJuly 13, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    smiles. home is where you are understood...i like that...hope you brother appreciates it...

    aloha from VA....

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  8. David CranmerJuly 13, 2010 at 6:26 AM

    I have vague memories of the song. But lots of fun it is.

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  9. Dave KingJuly 13, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    The more I read of Warhol, the more I respond to him.

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  10. Couture CarrieJuly 13, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Fabulous quotes and pics, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  11. Phivos NicolaidesJuly 13, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Very good choice of quotations! YIASOU from Cyprus!

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  12. FredaJuly 13, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Oh yessss! What a wonderful memory. Thanks for today's quotes and your good news. Every Blessing

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  13. nonizamboniJuly 13, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    So... I'm writing this with DeeDee in the background--life IS good. Thanks for reminding me that I said the same thing on the porch of my best friend Karliene as we tried to dance like a 'teenager.' And Andy knew. . .
    Aloha, my friend!

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  14. Gwil WJuly 13, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    For some reason the 'Hawaii Five 0' TV theme tune from the 60's is now suddenly playing my brain. I haven't though of it for donkey's years.

    Thank you. I enjoyed my visit.

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  15. HeffJuly 13, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    DAMN that video is OLD, lol.

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  16. AkelamaluJuly 13, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    I'm glad you and your brother are no longer estranges - life is too short. x

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  17. DarylJuly 13, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    I am glad you and your brother are in accord and talking .. life is too short to be on the outs with family

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  18. Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.July 13, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    I am so glad you and your brother are speaking. And I hope it only gets better.
    Aloha from VA
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  19. Charles GramlichJuly 13, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Glad to hear you have been communicating with your brother. Excellent!

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  20. DeniseinVAJuly 13, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    I'm so happy for you Cloudia, regarding your brother's phone call. Great quotes, photos, car ride and video. Have a wonderful week my friend.
    An English Girl Rambles

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  21. Travis ErwinJuly 13, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    I love that first quote. How very true.

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  22. AnonymousJuly 13, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    One of the most incredible quotes. May life and time continue to treat you all kind.

    daily athens

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  23. SandyCarlsonJuly 13, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Exactly! So beautiful. You are ALWAYS what I need. Thank you.

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  24. Feisty CroneJuly 13, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Great quotes, as always. And I used to do a mean "mashed potato" back in the day!

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  25. CloudiaJuly 13, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    Thank you :)

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  26. magiceyeJuly 14, 2010 at 12:06 AM

    warm greetings
    namaste /\ from mumbai
    aloha!

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  27. Snaggle ToothJuly 14, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    Like the Andy Warhol quote. So true-

    Good to agree about a difficult situation concerning elders who need you.
    May Gods warmth n the Sun continue to shine upon your brightness!
    Great pics-
    Aloha!

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  28. bichonpawzJuly 14, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    Great stuff Cloudia!! Aloha from NY!!

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  29. HilaryJuly 15, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    It's a gift to be able to mend fences with family. I'm so glad for you that you and your brother have been able to do that. Yes, that video is old... but I'm older.. sigh! ;)

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