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Of Beads and
Baubles
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I've read that the kiddies need to be protected - that there
is an "age of accountability" - that the accountability is a
different age for everyone. I've read that working to get "ahead" is a
good thing - it's the reason behind it all that matters. But - are we
protecting the kiddies from what they really need?
I've been mentoring a couple of people who do not know each other -
that I know...and they have the same story. Behind the scenes is a lot
of unhappiness - two parents working to "achieve the dream." I also
read somewhere about "not storing treasure where rust and moth will get
to it." I never really thought much of that - until the mentoring. I've
been told that "growing up - we had the dream home - crystal
chandeliers, plushy carpet, ritzy section of town" - you get the idea.
But see, the "dream" stopped there - all the physical "baubles" - but,
no home life...no Norman Rockwell Scenes - Dad and son throwing a
football - no June Cleaver - Mother and daughter baking Grandma's
"secret recipe" chocolate chip cookies - nothing like that. Behind the
"happy family in the beautiful house" was a tired set of parents (in
most cases) and kiddies who were wondering why the kiddies who had far
fewer "beads & baubles" - were actually happier than they. Later in
life they realized that while they were "all baubled up"...they really
only wanted to be happy and throw a ball or bake cookies...one-on-one
time....pats on the back and laughter.
Now - money and baubles mean little if anything to them. In an odd sort
of way - it's backwards, now. - parents vehemently asking why they are
not buying a nice home. And, in the minds of my mentorees - why would
they jump for the "dream"...that was a nightmare for them...and live
strung out like their parents? They see now and did see then, that the
beads&baubles do not last - they break - and become outdated. But,
the hugs&smiles and the memories of them do last...which is love
and the family love does last.
And - I've heard that Annie Oakley Days is finished - ruined - forced
out of the running, etc. I went to York Woods last Saturday. Admittedly
- I was thinking it all might be true. Then I heard - "See the pyramids
along the Nile..Watch a sunset from a tropic isle." That's the Duprees'
"You Belong to Me hit song from 1952. As I followed the singer's voice
I heard - "Come with me - to the sea- the sea of love." That's "Sea of
Love", a Phil Phillips hit from 1959. Mentally scratching my head, I
found the singers - four young men - true four part harmony! They do
some four part harmony songs - "a capella" - that's "only voices."
Wrapping my brain around the fact that a couple of the singers could
not be over 25 - they could not have been around when the hits were "on
the charts" - they did "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"...a Tokens hit from
1962 and Gene Chandler's "Duke of Earl"...1962. One of my favorites is
"Good Night, Sweetheart." This is a British written song dated 1931!
For you people 50+ years old - you'll remember ShaNaNa's Bowzer - a
James Dean type character - doing his right arm movements and
back-up"do-do-do-do-do's"
So - maybe it's not "all over"...maybe it has only just begun anew. I
could tell there has been much practice with these four young men who
call themselves "The Classics - a Vocal Quartet." Ranging in age from
19-44..they give true four part harmony. Call Chris at 937-307-9248 for
more info.These are all Darke County boys, that have reinforced in my
mind, that our "much sought after answer" to our many problems is much
practice and dedication - to each other and in this case, the music.
Remember the kiddies and our service people. Take good care of the
furry and feathered ones out there. Be safe and healthy. See ya next
time. Ever Toodles!! MONA
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