I can’t remember the
first time I allowed my girls to watch my favorite John Hughes movies. But once
they did, they were hooked.
Kate is enamored by all things 80s—both of my
girls, really—the clothes, the hair, the music. They wish they had been
teenagers back then and they think I had it made.
I’m caught somewhere in the middle. Times were
definitely simpler then. Being a teen in the 80s meant that you could look back
and still appreciate those simple times, but it also felt like you were on the
edge of something big and exciting just waiting to happen.
I loved being a child of the 60s and 70s. It
was a time filled with traditions and rituals that you could count on, and that
you found comfort in, like church and Sunday dinner. Birthday parties consisted
of a homemade cake and games like flashlight tag or dressing your dolls, all
played out in your own living room and backyard, and not in some god-awful
Chuck E. Cheese. There were no texts, social media, or cell phones for that
matter. Technology I admittedly appreciate today, but only to a certain degree.
5 comments:
This took me back! Great post on all of my favorite John Hughes films as well. I already have my ticket!
Isn't it true. I feel the same way....our children will face challenges we didn't have to. Just like we faced challenges our parents never had to. John Hughes captured teenage angst perfectly. I will sometimes put on one of his films when I need a jolt of nostalgia. Great post!
Kay
I love, love, love this movie. I also showed it to my teens who love it as much as I do! We have it on DVD and watch it at least once a year. I loved the post.
I'm glad you all enjoyed the post. I bought tickets as soon as I heard it was being released in theaters. We're going tomorrow night, in fact. ;o)
I bought my ticket over a month ago and saw it last night! I think everyone in the audience was at least 40 and we all laughed at the right places!
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