Hitch to NJ In the summer 1976 at 15 years old, I had a friend also named Dale, he was dating a friend of mine who was the best friend of the girl of my dreams, Elaine. He said he was going to hitch hike to Seaside Heights, NJ to see his girlfriend Cheryl, he …
The 7th Grade Talent Show – It barely deserves a mention, except that 40 years later some of my Classmates from Shelton Intermediate School have come to Hey Nineteen performances, in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire they have mentioned the fact that when I was in 7th grade I played Aerosmith’s Dream On in a talent …
The Fire – We moved to a new home when I was 5 years old. It was a cold November afternoon and I had an ear ache which has been a common ailment In my life. My Mom was on her first date 3.5 years after my Dad died. She searched high and low for …
Joey Ramone – In 1979 while walking past the Paradise Club on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, I witnessed a beige Chevy Van pull up, doors fling open and 2 ladies dressed in white, with white hair got out. They were followed by Joey Ramone as the Ramones were performing there that evening. Joey stepped out …
The Move to Maine- My Mom married our Paper Boy, whom we loved like a brother. He was also our Baby Sitter simultaneously to being our Paper Boy. I recall one evening we stripped him down to his underwear and tied him up with belts and put him out in the front yard. We were …
The Horses – In 1970 my Mom and her best friend Sandy took myself, my 3 brothers, Sandys 2 girls and our dog Lady, to Chincoteague Virginia towing a Chief Pop-up trailer with our 1964 Chevy Station Wagon. All was wonderful we were walking distance to the fairgrounds and carnival. For those that dont know, …
The Goat – My Uncle Joe, at age 25 or so, had a Goat as a companion. His name was Willy, he wore a straw hat which his 2 horns protruded from. Willy enjoyed tobacco and beer as well as an occasional creme de menthe. Uncle Joe used to take Willy out to the bars …