Back when I was in high school, the fun thing to do every Friday night was see the midnight movie at the Keith-Albee movie theatre downtown. It was one of those traditions you hoped would last forever. One of those things that kept the planets aligned and you know now matter what, the world would be okay. And everyone did the Time Warp.
Reality says otherwise. Nothing is immune to the world-turning twins, Time and Change. And after all this time, one more tradition will be never more. I'm not sure why I care so much. I'm living seven hours away, I rarely get back to visit and if I do, there certainly isn't time for any movies. I can't even remember the last time I saw Rocky Horror (now that's sad). Maybe the words of Dr. Edward v. Scott can wrap this up:
Ach! We've got to get out of this trap
Before this decadence saps our wills
I've got to be strong and try to hang on
Or else my mind, may well snap
And my life will be lived
For the thrills
(from the song Fanfare/Don't Dream It, RHPS, 1975)
Have a nice weekend.
RJ: not to rain on your parade, but the Keith-Albee closed their doors this last weekend. It is now owned by MU for their cultural events. Another era gone by.
Posted by: deborah at January 24, 2006 01:34 PMGlad to see you back.Post more often.
Posted by: emily at January 25, 2006 05:24 PM