And Now for Something Completely Different
Living far away from my hometown of Bensenville, Illinois, the high school reunions I attended were Labor Day long weekend events full of visiting with classmates, tours of FHS and visiting with family that still lived in the area. I think I got honorable mention for coming all the way from Miami, Florida to the event There is a ritual aspect for reunions and family gatherings of all shapes and sizes. Birthdays, Weddings, Funerals, and holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving have aspects of a family ritual. Getting a driver's license, moving out of the house, graduating from high school or college are certainly milestones. John Cusack holds a Boom Box over his head to woo Ione Skye. The song "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel reached #1 in the United States in 1986 was an iconic part of the movie "Say Anything" which was released in April 1989 just prior to my high school's 20th Reunion. Yes, I would say it was a driver for my second high school reunion a...