Alan meets Elvis
Door knobs, broomsticks and mops make useful microphones for two year olds who like to sing. But Alan’s been asking me for a “real” microphone the past few days. Today, driving down Broadway in Kingston, Alan said “Microphone!” and excitedly pointed out the window. Perched atop an Italian restaurant, was a statue of Elvis. He was leaning forward, singing into a stand-up microphone. How funny that the king of rock and roll was being upstaged by a microphone. I felt it my duty to share with him the name of this musical icon. Not necessarily a fan of his music, a song quickly came to my mind, and I began singing it to Alan so he could make a further connection with the statue. The song was “blue suede shoes.”
When we got home, I reminded him about Elvis, and he accepted my invitation for a little Youtube searching. As you know, Alan and I both have been very interested in guitars as of late, so I found the perfect Elvis video to share with you. Imagine the show MTV Unplugged – Elvis style. I know that it’s August, but the song is Blue Christmas. We both really enjoyed it, and I think you will too……. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTWtFDcSHDg
Suds of fun
Also today was the Soap Box Derby in Kingston. I didn’t get it at first. I thought it was a race, but each elaborately themed car had an opportunity to parade solo down the hill. “Gravity control” officers ensured that the cars would stop at the bottom of the hill. Very crowded! Roger and Alan took off early (so Alan could nap), so I stuck around for a while to listen to music and to watch dancers from a youth group. It was also relaxing to walk around looking at the boats.
Other news: Bootie enroute from Arizona (again!).
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