Warm Thoughts: Summer of 1975
"Looking back on when I was a little nappy headed boy,
then my only worry was for Christmas, what would be my toy.
Even though we sometimes would not get a thing, we were happy with the joy the day would bring...I wish those days could come back once more, why did those days ever have to go?
I wish those days could come back once more, why did those days ever have to go? Cause I loved them so." ~ Stevie Wonder
By the way, I am the taller of the two little boys. I remember that day well. I also remember that the shirt I was wearing was new and my grandmother purchased some flip-flop sandles to keep my feet cool. It was the Bess Family Reunion in the Summer of '75. Stevie Wonder's hit song, I Wish, would not become a hit until 1977, but it was so appropriate for this photo. I mean, just look at that image of me, little Stevie; life was so simple then. Peace~
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Peace and joy~
You got me there. I don't remember the color of the flip flops. :)
Happy New Year, Stephen! And best wishes for a healthy and successful 2008
poor mr or mrs president
Hello sir. Long time. Happy New year and God bless you.
Now look at you, got me singing the Stevie Wonder ∫ I Wish.
I first heard "I wish" at a school party, and I remember falling in love with the music, the instrumental music, before even understanding what Stevie was saying.
I'm looking forward to seeing them.
If-
Gotta love Stevie. He's the reason I don't mind that my family still calls me Stevie. :)
Rethabile-
Now that you understand the beat and the lyrics, I know that it is mind blowing. :)
Kawana-
I know...I'm getting old. :)
Zapped-
I was probably trying to coordinate with the colors too. :)
NML-
I was proud. I was very close to my grandmother. As a boy, I was sure that she knew God personally. I grew up and found out that it was true. :)
The clothes and hair are all *so* unmistakably '70's, it's hilarious and great!
I especially like uncle Mack's outfit. He is still just as flamboyant. :)
I love old photos...I can tell that's you!
Michele
Love this pic!