Generation Gap

My nephews lovely girlfriend was first in her class. A bright light. I read them my new short story ... Mi Abuela and the Bully. I decribe the aftermath of a hurricane in my hometown circa '65 - that the movie marquee reads My Fair Lad. My Fair Lady was the hit big hit that year.  They didn't get the attempt at yuk.

Breakfast at Tiffanys? Nope. Audrey Hepburn? Who she? Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Dylan, Tina Turner? Same. 

I didn't live during the Civil War but I know who Abe is. 

OK. Beatles? Yeah, sure. 

But come on. Shape up, open your orbs and ears, chillin'. Do the work of childhoods end. Learn. Explore. Enjoy. 

Willie Shakespeare? What's he sing?

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