My heart aches to hear about Jimmy Buffett – my mom was a HUGE fan too. I like what you wrote about ancestral music fandom. Every time I hear Doo Wop music, it reminds me of simpler times with my mom. She'd turn on our boombox as loud as it'd go to the oldie's station and clean the whole house. I find that I do the same thing now. I can't clean without the Ronettes playing in the background. The way you so eloquently tied together memories, music, and our roots in this post is deeply touching. Addie, you have a gift. Thank you for sharing this piece of your heart with us!!!
Oh, Mica! I'm so glad that this story resonated with you. I can totally imagine you cleaning your house to Doo Wop music while thinking about your mom. What a special little moment to have with her. <3
My heart aches to hear about Jimmy Buffett – my mom was a HUGE fan too. I like what you wrote about ancestral music fandom. Every time I hear Doo Wop music, it reminds me of simpler times with my mom. She'd turn on our boombox as loud as it'd go to the oldie's station and clean the whole house. I find that I do the same thing now. I can't clean without the Ronettes playing in the background. The way you so eloquently tied together memories, music, and our roots in this post is deeply touching. Addie, you have a gift. Thank you for sharing this piece of your heart with us!!!
Oh, Mica! I'm so glad that this story resonated with you. I can totally imagine you cleaning your house to Doo Wop music while thinking about your mom. What a special little moment to have with her. <3