When I was in fifth grade, Mrs. Lovoulo realized the heavy rain that morning really did mean no recess today. We were stuck in…
“Close Encounters of The Third Kind”
When I was 13 years old, my favorite TV show was “In Search Of…” for those who’ve never heard of it, it was a…
“Sunset People”
Well, who doesn’t love a good bat mitzvah? When you’re 13 years old and living in a heavily Jewish community, it’s only common to…
“Two of Hearts”
Coming out in the 80’s, there was a huge existing movement of gay clone behavior. You know, the dudes with the moustaches, short cropped…
“Bless The Beasts & The Children”
I actually saw the film after I already loved the theme song, “Bless The Beasts and The Children”. I loved the Carpenters, so naturally…
“Hot Lunch Jam”
If you were lucky enough to be a teenager in the glory “Fame” years of the early 80s, you already know what I’m talking…
“Body Language”
In the summer of 1982, I had the privilege to tour Europe as a teenager with a chamber choir. It was my first…
“Voices Carry”
Some things just seemed sooo important in college! I was a new waver in the mid 80’s, probably goth before there was goth. I…
Sylver Alert Playlist 4.4.17
I SPECIALIZE IN LOVE/SHARON BROWN STRIKE IT UP/BLACK BOX KEEP YOUR EYE ON ME/HERB ALPERT MATERIAL GIRL/MADONNA MAKIN IT/DAVID NAUGHTON IT’S TOO LATE/CAROLE KING…
“Message of Love”
Tough girls. attitude. cursing. Chrissie Hynde. Yep, as a high school kid, I was very much afraid of these girls but also worshipped them.…