Im older now but still runnin against the wind. Back in 80, never imagined how prophetic the words of this song would be some thirty five years later and as much as I liked Seger, I never really wanted it as some kind of personal theme . But nearly everytime I find myself on an L platform I once stood on in my twenties, it all comes rushing back, like last night. Im back in my old hoods now, Edgewater and Lincoln Park. Edgewater is much better now in so many ways, no doubt about that. And Ive found some fine people. WilI I live the rest of my life here? Still theres a vision planted in my brain of somewhere golden with a beach far away with a couple of old friends and maybe a few new ones, where there arent so many memories that bring me down, both old and more recent. New places without so many ghosts. Wish I didnt know now/What I didnt know then. For some reason, its the second verse that hits hard now. As the years rolled slowly past/And I found myself alone/Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends/I found myself further and further from my home/ And I guess I lost my way/There were oh so many roads.... I want to find the right road and leave the blind trails and frauds behind. I love Chicago my adopted home town in many ways...the music, the history, The Drive, and many friends, old and new. But I think theres a better place and I hope it doesnt take too long to get there....
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 08:02:18 +0000
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