Blueprint from the architect of my memory

Some of my earliest memories were from the foundational school days from John Marshall elementary.

I actually remember the first time I kissed a girl was when I was in kindergarten as I gave Linda Nelson, a peck on the cheek. probably my first crush as she lived in the neighborhood and our families were friends. 



In the third grade, I had guitar lessons at John Marshall elementary school and became very familiar with John Denver‘s Rocky Mountain high in 1972

I was seven or eight years old because I don’t remember exactly what time of year it was that I have this memory since my birthday is in July 

In 1973 I was 10 years old and was exposed to country music by my father. I distinctly remember the song behind closed doors by Charlie Rich.

And of course, I will always remember playing the eight track of the carpenters and listening to yesterday once more always cherishing such a beautiful voice as Karen Carpenter. How ironic that this song I remember so well is precisely the point this post is making. If you listen to the song, it explains everything that my memory has saved in my reflections upon the span of over 53 years, remembering more powerfully because of the music.

The Ohio players in 1974 released the song fire I was in the fifth grade, it was the first time I had ever heard this song and I remember Marlon a classmate in the fifth grade get very excited about when hearing the song fire

I walked home from the fifth grade, singing seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks and still remember playing tetherball on the playground And playing acoustic guitar in the auditorium

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