It’s not officially summer yet, but it certainly is going to be a strange one. For good or bad, this is going to be an historical summer and 2020 is going to be a year that we’ll all remember, probably not too fondly!
One summer I do remember fondly happened 53 years ago and that was The Summer of Love that happened in 1967 when the world was so different than today.
I talked about that summer in the second edition of The Marty Monologues and I’ve got a link to that and six online articles below.
And then of course there’s the MBIP Coming Attractions!
All You Need Is The Summer Of Love: How 1967 Sparked A Revolution - This article details the entire year of 1967, especially the music that happened.
A Photographic Trip Through the Summer of Love, 50 Years Later - These photos really capture that magical summer.
Summer of Love, Summer of War - While the Summer of Love was raging so was the Vietnam war. Thoughts on this are remembered in this NY Times Op-Ed.
How the Summer of Love came to San Francisco 50 years ago - A look at how the Summer of Love happened in San Francisco in 1967.
Suddenly That Summer - This Vanity Fair article really details the Summer of Love.
33 Summer Of Love Photos That Capture Hippies At Their Height - A photo gallery that celebrates images from the Summer of Love.
The Marty Monologues: I Was A Pre-Teen Hippie - Fast forward to 44 minutes in to hear my take on 1967 and my peak week of that summer when I was a wide-eyed nine-year-old kid, embracing the music and the hippie culture.
Monday: I went to Knuckles Pizza and got a delicious Quad City style pizza and meatballs. There’s also exciting breaking news that I’ll reveal tomorrow, stay tuned for that!
Tuesday: I’m hoping the Younger Than Yesterday wall is complete and I’ll have photos and information about this new wall/mural covering the outer wall of Peoria’s coolest record store.
Wednesday: I’m continuing the MBIP shopping local series with a stop at Relics gift shop!
Thursday: Another Marty Meal will be whipped up in the MBIP World Headquarters and Tasting Area!
Friday: I’ll be doing a wrap-up of the MBIP Eats McDonald’s series and I’ll announce which fast food place I’ll be eating next!
Saturday: We’ll feature another Sandwich of Peoria!
Okay, I have to get busy with this stuff. Have a beautiful Sunday and we’ll see you all tomorrow!
Related Posts: Sunday Links: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Monterey Pop Festival and Revolver.