Sha na na

What a neat article!
http://www.wickedlocal.com/mysource/entertainment/x726714963/John-Jocko-Marcellino-The-youngest-person-to-play-Woodstock

I remember watching their TV show as a kid. I didn't know that they played at Woodstock (before Hendrix) or that they had a tie to Massachusetts.

Perks of Being a Wallflower

I read this book around the time it was released http://www.patriotledger.com/topstories/x1925498954/MOVIE-REVIEW-Perks-of-Being-a-Wallflower-a-well-told-tale-of-teenage-angst . There was a lot of controversy at the time locally, as nearby Newton added it to its summer reading list for teens. A curious parent read the book before her child did, and started a campaign to have it banned. It was a more modern-day Catcher in the Rye, set to a fantastic soundtrack.

I was so excited to hear that it was being turned into a movie. Sounds from this review like they did it justice. Our movies mostly happen via Netflix or Hulu nowadays, but I'll surely need to add this to the list.

What is it about coming of age shows and movies? They always get me in the gut. It is why That 70's Show is one of my favorite TV series. It was such an influential time, even to this day. If only I appreciated it at the time for being that (though I guess, life would be quite different if I had).

The other guy

This is great!
http://cognoscenti.wbur.org/2012/09/28/dont-judge-a-potato-chip-epiphany

I'm trying not to fall into this pit. I don't think of myself as the kind of person to care what others think or be overly judgemental but DAMN, being a parent will do that to you in a way I never expected!