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Tuesday, July 06, 2004

OK, so maybe I am not so kool

Yesterday I was cruising back from a solo trip to Target (non-parents may not realize what a treat that is!) with a car full of kiddy crap. It was a beautiful sunny day and I was feeling good being out of the house without children in tow. On the CD player I had put in a mix that my husband had made for me titled "Songs Only You Could Love" which includes timeless hits from classic artists such as the Bangles, Prince, the Go-Go's, the Violent Femmes, etc. (Yes, it dates me a little bit. OK, a lot.)
Anyhow, I had all of the windows down (which I never get to do with the 2 little cherubs in the back) and was ROCKIN' OUT to one of my all time favorites, "Dead or Alive." As I was singing at the top of my lungs, the stereo cranked up, I turned the corner toward my house and saw a family on bicycles, one kid in a bike seat and another in the trailer. As which point I realized how ridiculous I must look: a mom driving her little SUV with the 2 car seats in the back, complete with the Elmo mirror, BLASTING Bon Jovi and singing full voice "Well I've walked these streets, a loaded six string on my back..." I laughed out loud- as I said, maybe I am not so kool.

posted by 2kool4skool at 12:43 PM

4 Comments:

  • Koolness is a state of mind.

    I think you reached the pinnacle during your freedom ride to and from Target. People on the leading edge of kool have never been understood by the masses let alone "a family on bicycles."

    Keep singing 2kool4skool!

    By Blogger Tony C, at July 7, 2004 at 5:35 PM  

  • I quite agree with Tony C. Kool is a state of mind. Let freedom and abandon ring loud and proud, my friend. Let us not shrink in the shadow of ageism cast by the masses. Let us celebrate something greater than age, our individuality. If giggles are cast from the car next door (or even within), you can share a knowing wink (with yourself if need be) that time stops for no one. And if de-elevator tries 2 bring U down - go crazy - punch a higher floor!

    By Blogger Shannon Brazil, at July 8, 2004 at 9:49 AM  

  • Thanks for your support. And as my dad likes to say, "F*** 'em if they can't take a joke."

    By Blogger 2kool4skool, at July 8, 2004 at 3:46 PM  

  • I think you are totally cool.

    (No, you don't know me. Just wandering through on a random blog-hop. Thank God! A blog that actually invites a person to read!)

    Anyway, age cannot wither nor carseats stale your infinite variety. Sing on!

    By Blogger Dale, at September 22, 2004 at 1:12 PM  

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