Young at Heart
May 17, 2008
Milton, my father-in-law
So Martha and I went to see Young at Heart, the movie about an elderly chorus that signs modern music. The highlight is their take on Sonic Youth’s song, Schizophrenia. It’s great.
I don’t have many photos of seasoned citizens but I found this one from my first year of photography. Normal people will probably find this photo tasteless. However, if you catch yourself cracking a smile then it means you’re “mine”.
ca. 1983, Springfield, Oregon
Young at Heart is set in Northampton, Massachusetts, which makes it all the better because for whatever reason I can not escape the influence of that town — too many friends, and most importantly, my daughter (Hampshire College, class of 2006) have burnt a path through there. (Hampshire College is an institution created by college professors as an idyllic place to be… a pampered college professor.)
Hampshire College, ca. 2004, from my Rolleiflex days
It’s worth noting that Liz managed to graduate from Hampshire in only four years, which is some kind of record.
Reader Comments (add yours)
1. Jason — May 17 2008 09:57 AM
I didn't know normal people read this blog. I always wanted those seasoned citizens who sing to do a older Butthole Surfers or Flaming Lips song.
2. Rob Crowther — May 24 2008 03:35 PM
I found your site via Kottke and I love the portraits. I also happen to live in Northampton! Hampshire is an excellent school. Prescott if I'm not mistaken? :) And yes, 4 years is a record. The average seems to be 5 to escape that particular slice of paradise. Although, I'm not sure why you'd ever want to leave.