I was 15 then. Already in a drug-craze and wallowing through "life".

At the time I thought it was so exciting and wanted to go so bad. I wanted to see Janis, Joni, Jimi, the Who... I wanted to be part of the culture of the time. It seemed like the world was changing, moving toward a society that valued humanity, peacefulness, kindness, lovingness. It seemed like old values that didn't work any more were being replaced, the meaning of life was being re-evaluated and the future seemed so promising and sunny and hopeful. The drugs seemed harmless and even helpful somehow as a tool to use in re-evaluating and attempting to re-invent society. It was a time of wanting to make things better for people near and far, better for the earth itself.

It was an icon of the times. I think this generation was unique in it's outlook, it's unselfishness, it's deep desire to create a world of harmony and peace and love.

That sounds cliche now, doesn't it? It says, well there's an old hippie!! lol But it's still a good message, good things to strive for and to teach our children.

There is more to life than iPods, Wii's, and TV.

.. said the old hippie.