this is adorable!! isn't it wonderful how the mind and the heart can bring back the wonderful flighty feelings of a fond memory and especially Sinatra!!! My mom was crazy about him and his records were always spinning at my house. I know his tunes by heart. even played musical chairs one of his hits. HA!! back at ya!! life is meant to be silly and fun and filled with moments like this. Enjoy

felt like jazz; smooth and curvacious and timeley timelessness. .. . .. syncopation and sensory overload. . . . . i love the soudns you make. . . . lol..the sound.s. . .. . you and the ocean allwyas intertwined. . .. .
nessa

Gene, where the surf meets the sand...I think this is your time portal...Great read Gene

"ringa ding ding" -- a classic line from a great entertainer -- a classic poem from a great writer -- peace and many ringa ding dings to you -- JMW

Sad, beautiful, exact, funny, nostalgic--+ all those Boardwalk smells and sights! Thanks, Gene!

You brought the scene, present and past alive for me Gene. Great writing.

Gene - Liked the way the humorous title leads into a profound experience. Your vivid imagery brought me into that experience also. Enjoyed the alternation of the the simple expression and the profound, summed up beautifully with the quote of the Sinatra song:

just one of those nights
just one of those fabulous flights
a trip to the moon on gossamer wings
just one of those things

- David

Comment: This is great...I enjoyed your meeting...Would love to have heard you singing to ME!

It's amazing how the little things you notice about a person can conjure such a magnificent memory. Great write.

How beautiful this is, Gene. Wistful, soft memories...we all have them...but you write about them so well.

ahhh such sweet memories ring a ding ding, so glad we can still hear him...now I want a root beer float,haven't had one in years.;-)Thanks!...ET

Nostalgia wears a pocket watch with a chain of golden events timed on memory lane, Gene...here's a quarter for the Wurlitzer and blue eyes...a visit back is a smile forward...it's good to be here on this site again...I send my love and a spare penny-loafer shoebox for your shiny photographic quill...just pull one of your nostalgic memories out of the cardboard and turn it into a timeless classic...you do these so well you know...

Love,
Sage

Beautiful writing sweet Gene,well done indeed sweetie...sweet dreams...Hugssssss,much love too you.. xoxo

Some things never really change, such as a memory of the way things were and can still be. My husband tells me I haven't changed a bit since the first time he laid eyes on me, just to think that was 45 years ago, lol. I must have been a real cute way back then. Thank you for sharing Gene.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Gene, 'the reunion' is well captured not just through physical senses and memory but more tellingly through atmosphere, the inner snapshots...and I admire the choice of language and phrase and the simple elegant structure of the poem.
John

Gene,

Such a hubba hubba night! Dinner and a show. Well done!!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

The imagery is wonderful and soothing walk down memory lane....

Be always safe,
Karen

Gene

You make this joyful night come to life. Beautifully written. Also makes me hungry!

Den Friend
Mary

Such a wash of wistful memories here. Like a poetic insight into the gentler phases of rememberings.

For you, it's the ocean, for me it's the forest - I've just come in from floating on fall breezes surrounded by crickets and grasshoppers singing from their grassy, mossy homes. The sun warmed my face and my hand-knitted scarf (a gift from one of several great aunts) still carries the fragrant breath of the day. These are perfect ways to savor memories of bygone times.

Sounds a good memory; was that the AC bus depot in the good ole days of AC...? ed

Very lovely, Your words always soothe my soul. What ever happened to those carefree days? Not really a question...just a sigh.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Holy Cow you took us all along with you. Great time had by all, I loved it and I swing with the best of them. On the moon or not. Love, Bonnie

Gene,

Simply beautiful.

Thanks, ~D.