Sing the Protest Songs of the 60s Again
(revised and updated in May, 2021) The protest songs of the 60s were an inspirational, driving force for change. The year 2525 is still a long way off. The warfare…
Peace Symbol Emoji – Its Creation and Original Meaning
(revised April, 2021) If there is a single symbol that conjures up memories, and even to a great extent stands for our generation, it is the ‘peace symbol’, or peace…
The Chicago 7 – A Mirror of Us – Then and Now
(updated March, 2021) To some, the Chicago 7 were a symbol of the activists wing of the flower children, our generation. No matter what you think of Abbie Hoffman, Jerry…
Rainbow Family of Living Light – Hippie Love In?
(revised and updated February, 2021) Hippie Rainbow Family of Living Light Meeting What are you planning for the 4th of July? Thousands of free, peace-loving peoples attend the Rainbow Family…
Easy Rider – I Wasn’t Born to Follow
This Baby Boomer Wasn’t Born to Follow (updated February, 2021) Born To Be Wild was the most famous song from the our generational, cult film Easy Rider. I was wild…
Arlo Alice’s Restaurant – A Hilarious Counter-Culture Thanksgiving Tradition
Alice’s Restaurant – A Stage for Protest (revised and updated February, 2021) A Baby Boomer Generation Thanksgiving tale from the 60s – Alice’s Restaurant Massacre. It is a reality story…
Happy Birthday Neil Young: The Man With A Heart of Gold
Neil Young turned 65 on November 12th. This is my little tribute, not much commentary, just letting the man speak for himself. There are a lot of memories of our…
Was Jimi Hendrix Arrested?
(updated May, 2021) Jimi Hendrix Arrested Was Jimi Hendrix arrested? Yes! The celebrated 60’s rock star was busted On May 3rd, 1969 at 9:30 am in Toronto, Canada. Checkout this…