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Punk Rock Summer of 88

The summer of 88 was special to me for so many reasons. I remember it all as if it were yesterday through another mixtape playlist.

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Punk – Then and Now [The Mid]

  My first piece went live today on The Mid! The Mid is a great site for reads about life in the messy middle age, 80’s and 90’s pop culture, family life and more!  This piece is about the Punk subculture then and now. Punk holds a special place in my heart, and will always be a big part of my life – both the music and the attitude.   “Young and without a care in the world, disobedience and anarchy were our anthems of discontent. Nothing could stop us. We…

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Songs of Our Lives

Revised 1/28/17 Music.   It’s one of the many beautiful things in life that helps shape us into the people we are today.   Music is used to express emotions, define events in history, shape a culture and spread happiness and joy. A single song can transport you to times long gone and bring a flood of emotions back. Songs are used to celebrate and remember occasions. Why do you think a couple’s wedding song is so magical and special? We sing the “Birthday Song” to celebrate one another’s birthday. Music also…

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