HIP TO BE SQUARE

Long before I began making mental notes on turning 40, I made some nods to nosalgia. In 2005 I purchased CDs by Queen and Duran Duran. I received a Doris Day CD as a gift and 'woo-hooed!' about it. I began to organize and frame photos. I even once shouted, "DON'T THROW THAT AWAY!" This is a surpise, given my history of eye-rolling disgust of things sentimental and 'so yesterday.'

Besides finding myself prefering day-time activity, loving a routine and not knowing it is payday, I have caught myself in fits of joy when being reminded of forgotten simple pleasures.

If you are reading this, there is a chance you get a synaptic charge and subsequent grin when you read:

Donkey Kong

That's just an example of phenomena from past decades of my life that are noticible only in retrospect.

Here are some facts. In 1982, 40 people died of a mysterious disease called AIDS. Test-tube babies were called a 'scare.' Nutrasweet was something new. So was a VCR, which sold for $888.00 suggested retail.

It has happened. I am noticing history that I have lived. And it is fun.

And so I introduce and invite you to a new "What's New (Castle)" feature for what's now old to you. Feel free to post something from the 70's, 80's or 90's that will make us all blush with shameful recognition. Remember, NO PARKIN' ON THE DANCEFLOOR!