Saturday, July 5, 2008

Kent State Reunion June 27


Many years ago in a far away place, Kent Ohio, I was a struggling Art Major in a very turbulent time. It was a time when parents and their kids didn't see eye to eye and the whole country was more alienated than it is now.


I immediately connected with a group of very talented, loving, crazy, and sometimes more political than necessary group of, dare I say, Hippies!


Excluding the hard times, such as the shootings on May 4 1970 where a few wonderful people where lost in a few moments of alienation, bad decisions and needless battle lines, Kent was a magical place.


We used to go see emerging guitarist, Joe Walsh with The James Gang, 3 times a week for 50 cents. Chrissy Hynde was in my dorm and hung around our group once in a while when she wasn't indulging in her passion for famous rock groups and I would occasionally hitch a ride with Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) in his Renaut Carravelle without any real seats other than the driver's seat to art class. He was one of the most amazing pencil artists I have ever seen, including the old masters.


These where special times and to see this group for the first time since the reunion in 1985 was something I will always cherish. Over the years I have learned how good my life is and the special people I have known, from this wonderful group of "Old Hippies" to all the wonderful people I have met through my business. Thank you all.