oh....you guys have no idea. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Mom only wore dresses in those days. She thought it was a sin to wear pants. BUT we had to climb down the Grand Canyon and you can't do that in a dress. She bought that pantsuit, to go down in the canyon and was miserable all day because she ...well you get the idea.
I LOVED it. She was a weird mix of "ratted hair A/G mod groovy".
We did "things" on vacation...like as long as the church people couldn't see...God couldn't either. We got to go "mixed swimming" in hotel swimming pools ONLY on vacation. Of course I lived on the cutting edge of rebellion by loving all things worldly...lipstick, hair bleach, mascara, fingernail polish, and anything gaudy in the form of jewelry.
Poor sisters. They had it rough. I dyed my hair, wore crazy clothes, and listened to loud blaring rock. I don't have any baggage and I'm free, free, free.
...and my mom did all the sewing, dyeing, etc. How cool is that.
looks pretty much like stuff worn now. funny how times change everything--remember our early days where the men wore white shirts and black ties only. I doubt anyone wears a tie to church anymore--let alone mows their lawn wearing the uniform (as did dad). And I don't think I saw dad in jeans til he was semi-retired. to those who don't know--I didn't see a movie til I went off to college, other than Run Baby Run. My first was Rocky. We couldn't eat in restaurants that sold alcohol. Couldn't play cards. May be why we all have tattoos now. But I do recall getting to dress fairly modern if we paid for it. : ) Anyway, I was at Mom's recently as she was scanning all these old slides and it was a great flash back. Only thing I can't figure is why all my hair was thick on one side only and I always had the HUGE glasses. So funny...
I really was a rebel. In High School I went to see "Woodstock". It really was just a documentary about the event, shown in theaters. Every time the doors swung open at the back (in those days they had swinging doors) I was SURE it was dad coming to get me.
I remember envying Judy and Kathy so much because they got to go see Mary Poppins and Sound of Music in the theater.
Judy and Kathy would play "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles for me and Trish on their record player, over and over when we would go to Arkansas to visit.
I saw a movie that Sally Fields was in. She was dying and her son, I believe it was, interviewed her. He asked if she had regrets? She said she did. She named some things: that she spanked them, didn't put them in a car seat, etc.. But, she said, "You have children, so don't think too hard on it."
Yes, Phyllis did pave the way for you in a lot of things. One day I woke up and realized I was imposing legalism from my home church on her. It wasn't working.
Each of you grew up to be fine adults and I am proud of you. That's what I say!!!!!
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This picture is awesome. It's like you're on the moon. Or in the next Austin Powers sequel.
Gorgeous!
oh....you guys have no idea. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. Mom only wore dresses in those days. She thought it was a sin to wear pants. BUT we had to climb down the Grand Canyon and you can't do that in a dress. She bought that pantsuit, to go down in the canyon and was miserable all day because she ...well you get the idea.
I LOVED it. She was a weird mix of "ratted hair A/G mod groovy".
We did "things" on vacation...like as long as the church people couldn't see...God couldn't either.
We got to go "mixed swimming" in hotel swimming pools ONLY on vacation. Of course I lived on the cutting edge of rebellion by loving all things worldly...lipstick, hair bleach, mascara, fingernail polish, and anything gaudy in the form of jewelry.
My mom has issues...
Poor sisters. They had it rough. I dyed my hair, wore crazy clothes, and listened to loud blaring rock. I don't have any baggage and I'm free, free, free.
...and my mom did all the sewing, dyeing, etc. How cool is that.
uh Scott....did it ever occur to you WHO blazed the trail for you?
I wore mom down for you...in fact I blazed the trail for all my siblings.
looks pretty much like stuff worn now. funny how times change everything--remember our early days where the men wore white shirts and black ties only. I doubt anyone wears a tie to church anymore--let alone mows their lawn wearing the uniform (as did dad). And I don't think I saw dad in jeans til he was semi-retired. to those who don't know--I didn't see a movie til I went off to college, other than Run Baby Run. My first was Rocky. We couldn't eat in restaurants that sold alcohol. Couldn't play cards. May be why we all have tattoos now. But I do recall getting to dress fairly modern if we paid for it. : ) Anyway, I was at Mom's recently as she was scanning all these old slides and it was a great flash back. Only thing I can't figure is why all my hair was thick on one side only and I always had the HUGE glasses. So funny...
I really was a rebel. In High School I went to see "Woodstock". It really was just a documentary about the event, shown in theaters. Every time the doors swung open at the back (in those days they had swinging doors) I was SURE it was dad coming to get me.
I remember envying Judy and Kathy so much because they got to go see Mary Poppins and Sound of Music in the theater.
Judy and Kathy would play "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by the Beatles for me and Trish on their record player, over and over when we would go to Arkansas to visit.
What can I say!!!
I saw a movie that Sally Fields was in. She was dying and her son, I believe it was, interviewed her. He asked if she had regrets? She said she did. She named some things: that she spanked them, didn't put them in a car seat, etc.. But, she said, "You have children, so don't think too hard on it."
Yes, Phyllis did pave the way for you in a lot of things. One day I woke up and realized I was imposing legalism from my home church on her. It wasn't working.
Each of you grew up to be fine adults and I am proud of you. That's what I say!!!!!
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