Sign of the Times
Growing up in San Francisco in a very proper middle class family in the 60’s was an experience. The Beats brought the beginnings of change to the City, with jazz, poetry and revolutionized literature with a good bit of distain for the stodgy society which smothered creativity and freedom of expression. The Purple Onion, Vesuvio’s, Enrico’s and City Lights were all places to be, to share ideas and to party.
As times changed and revolution seemed to be upon us, the place to be moved to the Haight, where the poetry became even more revolutionary and the music went electric. We were going to change the world, but too many of us were caught up in the hedonistic aspect of our revolution to follow through, too many of us sold out and too many died.
This site has been a revival of sprit in many ways, with visitors from around the globe sending emails of their memories and observation which have snowballed into a festival of experiences, people sharing memories which spark our memories! We have been able to connect bits of youthful times and places visited realizing that we shared stomping grounds, acquaintances, events, and other commonalities which in the end, bring us all closer together in the realization that while times have indeed changed, things often remain the same.
As Randy and Jami gather these shared stories they will compile them and publish a synopsis, so don’t hesitate to share your stories…and come to the 40th Summer of Love Anniversary if you can because as we are all learning, the spirit is still alive and well.
Have a memory you'd like to contribute? Send us an Email!