One need only consider the previous generation to discover why we middle-aged cousins are less than serious about many things. In this eye-opening 1974 photo, which appears to have been taken by Diane Arbus, Alverna, Ed, Kate, Mavis and Elmer (the latter two in natty matching leisure suits) compromise their dignity with ELTON glasses Chris had brought back from a St. Paul concert by the glam king. It was the year of Elton John (aren't they all?), and the strains of "Funeral for a Friend" and "Saturday Night's Alright for Fightin'" often interrupted Pam's calculus study and beading discipline.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Why we are the way we are today
One need only consider the previous generation to discover why we middle-aged cousins are less than serious about many things. In this eye-opening 1974 photo, which appears to have been taken by Diane Arbus, Alverna, Ed, Kate, Mavis and Elmer (the latter two in natty matching leisure suits) compromise their dignity with ELTON glasses Chris had brought back from a St. Paul concert by the glam king. It was the year of Elton John (aren't they all?), and the strains of "Funeral for a Friend" and "Saturday Night's Alright for Fightin'" often interrupted Pam's calculus study and beading discipline.
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