Did I accidentally set my clock back this weekend? Way, way back? Because while I’m out walking this morning, he suddenly appears, materializing from a side street and now a few steps ahead of me. Long feathered hair-teased into a voluminous gravity defying gray nest. Tight faded jeans, cropped leather jacket and white high tops. My smirk is as obvious as a pair of leopard spandex pants at a bridal show. Hey buddy, didn’t anyone tell you? The 80’s are over!
I slow my pace a bit so that I can maintain a comfortable distance behind him, and the more I observe him, the more I am actually starting to admire him. He moves with carefree intention, and that magnificently maned head of his is held high. If there are 99 problems staring him in the face, his demeanor says otherwise.
Still, for a split second I panic. What if the 1980’s really are happening all over again?
They aren’t. At least not for me. But for this guy-comfortably distanced ahead of me, and confidently attired in the past-rewinding time 30 years just might make him superman. And that gives dress for success a whole new meaning.
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Ew, 80s fashion! Shoulder pads and legwarmers. And neon!
ReplyDeleteHa! Well played!
I agree! It's not somewhere I'd ever want to go again. I'm still wondering why he did...;)
ReplyDeleteOh how funny! I bet that was a sight. I love how he was so confident, though! But I'd say the 80s are over and gone so let's keep them in the past haha.
ReplyDeleteWait, I think ive seen that guy!
ReplyDeleteLoved your description, I could see him striding down the street, no cares, no problems.
I would never go back to the 80's, even if they paid me to. There's nothing like right now.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Valerie!
You've written 900 posts? Where do you find the time, lady? I have to tell you that in the 80's I had to have surgery and when I was coming-to, while on percocet, I could see a dude that looked just like one of these four standing above, at the foot of my bed. Each time I would reach out to him, my hand would go through him. hahahaha. So odd but true. Your aunt and grandma stories were nice and interesting. Especially the part about her red nail polish.
ReplyDelete(hug) to you, my friend!
ooops, I haven't been to my po box yet this week cuz I have been feeling lowzy. I'll go tomorrow for sure. I am all better but not wanting to venture out until tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI confess I'm loving the return to 80s fashion because it makes me feel like a kid again. Plus leggings are comfy. Almost as good as yoga pants.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ... Umm i actually can't laugh to loud since I sported a mullet until 1992 ... :s
ReplyDeleteI remember I was pregnant twice in the eighties so it is all a blur:) You made me laugh though as always. B
ReplyDeleteGiggle! I love that you saw the hero in him. Gotta love a man at home in his own skin. Even if that skin is firmly anchored in 30 years ago.
ReplyDeleteI bet he was quite the character to see. I love the way you describe him here. That contradiction between being totally out of place and, yet, totally comfortable is wonderful.
ReplyDelete80's again? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Very fun post however!
ReplyDeleteHa Ha Ha .... funny!!! I think his cousins are over here in Olympia! ... but then I do believe there is quite a large time warp over here .. needless to say!
ReplyDeleteThe 80's are memorable for being unfashionable. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! All of you! I really, really appreciate it:)
ReplyDeleteI like some 80's does 50's,sundresses,and the carry over of punk and new wave from the 70s into the 80s but otherwise 80s fashions not a big fan.
ReplyDeleteI adore people who can dare to be the generation they want to be -- whether it's the '50s, the '70s or the '80s. My daughter was an '80's child. She still loves a lot of the music. It cracks me up:~)
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job of making see this guy walking in front of you. Cute story and well written.
I'm excited that 80's are making a comeback.
ReplyDeleteSo far I have the neon sneakers to prove it.
That's exactly the thing about fashion - if someone is completely comfortable in their attire, you can't help but admire their choices. Well done!
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