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I’m an 80s Badass and Beyond

I have gotten my emotional well-being and professional ass thoroughly kicked by COVID for the past 2 years. Turns out … More

80s, Burning Down the House, parties, Talking Heads

Tainted Love of Music

We all know without Black people there would be no rock ‘n roll. Actually, without Black people there wouldn’t be … More

80s music, 80s music videos, Gloria Jones, Scorpions, Soft Cell, Tainted Love

Top 5 Reasons Being 56 Is Awesome

OK, so this is actually a rerun from when I turned 50. That was an awesome year for me. This … More

birthday, COVID

The Jets and the Sharks

There are these very interesting trees near my house, and I’ve been meaning to take a picture of them every … More

Jets and the Sharks, SW Corridor Park, West Side Story

Fresh Legs

Mike and I have been going to our dance place since 2014. Other people commit to being CEO by 40, … More

80s music, Annie Lennox, disco music

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

I’m still haunted by the 52% of white women who voted for Trump. I’m being lumped in with them, and … More

Barry Gordy, Diana Ross, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Jackson 5, Joe Louis, Marvin Gaye, Max Schmeling, Motown, Motown the musical, Shaftesbury Theatre, Smokey Robinson

In Your 20s and Confused? Get Over It

I try to stay out of the internet fray. In my 20s I remember getting steamed over all the articles … More

20-somethings, baby boomers, confusion, dataing, Gen X, helpful advice

It’s in the Dance

Dancers of the waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha, salsa, and others will laugh at me for this, but after dancing to … More

80s music, ballroom dancing, disco, Janet Jackson

Odds and Ends

First, happy Fourth of July to anyone who feels like celebrating it. Here in Boston, we’ve had absolutely perfect summer … More

1968 Mercury station wagon, diamond heist 70s shows and movies, sweet peas, The 12 dancing princesses, urban grit, wood panel station wagon

Gratitude

It was a very busy week, so I’ll keep this sort. I’m happy to report the kid is graduated! I’m … More

Boston Gay Pride Parade, class of 2017, High school graduation

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