Study War No More

50 years ago.
Plus
Minus

“Load up!” The familiar command to hop in the back seat. Business in town.
Drive
Focus

Bud’s exhale “God damn hippies” combats my silent intrigue as we pass so many sitting on the wall. Three miles, though an entire atmosphere away from home.
Liberation
Distance

The mood is lifted as Bud’s head flips acknowledgment toward on old friend walking beneath the arcade.
Security
Tribe

Attention now, the tone of a chant streaming through the car’s open window. Peace signs, held by people trickling down the steps of the Bank of America. “Hey Bud! There’s grandma and grandad!” A sudden acceleration throwing our backs to the seat as we head out.
Belong
Return

Link to the inspiration for this blog post: MLK Audio
Link to another article on this subject: “Turbulent 60’s”