Tag Archives: music

Grandma Thomas

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Grandma Thomas was a Wonder.  Literally, she was. She was born Ruth Katherine Wonder on April 24, 1897.  My grandfather Orville Thomas married her in 1917 and together they had 8 children, the oldest child being almost thirty years old … Continue reading →

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Obsession

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

She’d been obsessed by the Beatles since she first heard “I Want to Hold Your Hand” in 1963.  For Christmas that year,  a HiFi record player was her only request.  She spent hours playing their music. Her life was defined … Continue reading →

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The Wallet (Part Two)

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Many of you know that I am the excavator’s wife.  It seems simpler to tell the rest of the story from my point of view. The first thing I noticed as I emptied the damp wallet was an identification card … Continue reading →

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Fifty Ways

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

In the beginning it was beautiful.  She was so unpredictable; everything that he was not.  Each day was a new adventure.  He had never felt more vibrant.  Even at work, he was more productive. His colleagues noticed and were happy … Continue reading →

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The Sounds of Silence

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

The silence was overwhelming.  Surrounded by instruments, but no music.  In her mind, she played the tunes she had listened to growing up.  Blue grass, rhythm and blues, and finally rock and roll. She smiled as she pictured herself with … Continue reading →

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Play again, Sam

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Sam and his only son Little Sam played at open sessions almost every week.   They had a small following of listeners, mostly middle-aged couples who loved the sound of bluegrass and rock and roll. The two Sams had played … Continue reading →

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Miss Monce

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I was nine years old when we first met.  She was in her sixties.   She was a tiny little lady, somewhat elfish in appearance.   Miss Monce was always impeccably dressed in silky dresses,  some with large, lacy collars. … Continue reading →

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Feel Good Friday Music ” I’m Yours/Over the Rainbow”

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...
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Oh yes…. I’m the Great Pretender….

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Oh yes I’m the great pretender. I have always loved to pretend, and yes, even at the rotten (not really feeling ripe anymore) old age of almost 63 I still pretend. I hope think that’s normal.  In today’s high-tech world … Continue reading →

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Let it Begin with me.

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

A favorite song. A timeless song. We are all brothers and sisters. You will never convince me that Peace is not meant to be. Events throughout the world make it easy to believe that evil and hatred are the norm. … Continue reading →

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