"Over hill, over dale, we will hit the dusty trail and those caissons keep rolling along". I think that is the opening language of a favorite Marine song.
Some people live an entire life and wonder whether they've made a difference in the world. The Marines don't have that problem. I believe Ronald Regan said that!
Why the rhetoric on the Marines? I understand my favorite Grandson is considering the option.
Your Mom gave me a ticket to the the musical play, "Menopause". It gave me a better understanding of why my life occasionally was a "living hell". Women apparently go through this transition from sweetheart (Cinderella) to the Wicked Witch of the West. Then they revert back to sweetheart. It is called "the change". The musical is light, comical and attended by 99% women. I obviously was out of place.
For some reason all the women thought the spoof about mood changes, hot flashes, inability to sleep and magic estrogen pills was funny. Things like loss of memory are common and running to the restroom is quite common. A 10-15 year evolution from middle age sweetness to persistent self-discovery is obviously something men don't understand.
There are 20-25 famous songs from 1950's, 60's and 70's. Song titles like "I'm Sorry", "Heat Wave", "Good Vibrations" (I don't know what the hell that was all about), and "New Attitude" were included in the musical score. Your imagination will carry you to the comic meaning of each song.
I have to thank the conclave of ladies for inviting one lone male to the comic presentation. I wasn't sacrificed at the stake. They let me laugh along.
The lesson Grasshoppers is that undertanding leads to tolerance. To understand menopause gives all new meaning to guys leaving to play golf, taking their boat out, coaching youth football or just plain working in the garage.
Enjoy the Summer!
Love,
Dad