To the class of 65
Well, well, well, can you believe it’s been almost six decades since we tossed our graduation caps in the air and ventured into the world beyond high school? Time magazine once had an article shouting, “Don’t Worry, There’s Life After High School,” and boy, were they right!
Back in the day, we were unwittingly leading the charge of the Boomer Generation, set to change the world one groovy step at a time. Little did we know, we’d be trading our disco moves for daily walks, but hey, we’re still kicking! William Shakespeare once compared life to a play with seven acts, and here we are, living out our own sitcom with wrinkles and all.
Sure, the mirror may show a few more silver strands than we’d like to admit, but who needs a head full of dark, wavy hair anyway? Now it’s silver white, and we like to think of it as the upgraded version – wavier than ever. Life’s like a Netflix series, full of challenges, plot twists, and unexpected character developments. The Boomers, though, have been blessed with more plot twists that ended in “happily ever after” than not. We’ve got mates, homes, children, and even a decent set of wheels – not too shabby for a bunch of high school seniors, right?
Of course, challenges have tried to rain on our parade – fear of getting old, going broke or getting a little extra padding around the middle. But fear not! Music has been our trusty sidekick, the superhero cape in the face of adversity. Late-night radio sessions with our transistor radios taught us that “Summertime and the living is easy,” and suddenly, life didn’t seem so daunting. No musical talent is required, just a heart that can appreciate the soothing power of a good tune.
Today’s music might sound like a foreign language, but we’re seasoned veterans, fluent in the language of experience. Learning “new tricks” may be a tad more challenging, but who needs new tricks when the old ones still dazzle? Our playlist is a collection of classic hits, each song a reminder that we’ve conquered doubts and fears before, and we can do it again.
Remember those magic moments of childhood when someone sang to us, and we believed in angels and rocking horses? Well, those moments may be tucked away, but the memories last a lifetime. Fifty-nine years post-high school, and we’re still holding on to those magic memories, paying homage to teachers, friends, and family members who’ve danced into the sunset.
Sure, we may be the leading edge of “The World’s Greatest Generation,” but guess what? Life’s still good! Spring and summer may have made their exit, and autumn is doing a farewell tour, but winter? Well, Frost might talk about walking, but we Boomers have miles to go before we even think about catching some Zs.
So here’s to the Class of 1965, the pioneers of pizzazz and masters of resilience. May our playlists continue to be our soundtrack, and may life always be, “Summertime and the living is easy.” Cheers to 59 years after high school, and may the good times keep on rolling!
Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/
