tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post8363339775948219372..comments2023-08-23T16:05:40.216-07:00Comments on Mullin Avenue Workshop: A very small coming of age storyMullin Avenue Workshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-42520441737758602562012-09-09T20:55:09.492-07:002012-09-09T20:55:09.492-07:00Ann.
Thanks for your comments.
I thought of you gr...Ann.<br />Thanks for your comments.<br />I thought of you growing up in Toronto, and wondered if you had seen Yonge Street.<br /><br />In many ways I was quite sheltered as well, by my parents, until they separated when I was around 14, and then I did explore more widely. <br /><br />I never visited Toronto, but did go to Vancouver once or twice, as I had a friend living there. It seemed like an exciting place to me at the time. :)<br /><br />Your parents sound like wonderful people, and I'm glad to hear that they were able to open up with you as you became a parent. <br /><br />My parents were very young, Mom was 17 when I was born. But really she was very competent, and did an amazing job with all the arts of raising a family, and homemaking. She was much more competent at 17 then I would have been. But this was more common those days.<br /><br />Dad had been a boxer when they met, and quite successful in our city and western Canada - I believe he almost made it to the Olympics. So there was a bit of glamour that I felt from my parents, and lots to wonder about.<br /><br />But truly, they were almost children - Dad was only 20 when I was born. Like your parents, they did do their best. They were fairly flamboyant, as were both their families, so lots for me to listen to, and think about. :)<br /><br />I so enjoy having you visit here, and your interesting comments, Ann.<br />BrendaMullin Avenue Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-87280369890794741702012-09-09T19:19:19.391-07:002012-09-09T19:19:19.391-07:00Oh my gosh Brenda, I think I'm feeling my tee...Oh my gosh Brenda, I think I'm feeling my teen crush all over again. I always loved how his songs told a story. Such a unique artist. And Yonge Street! I grew up until the age of 15 in Toronto and Yonge St in the late 60s early 70s was "the happening" place. Of course, I was too "young" to go on my own, but we often drove in that area and I secretly envied all the young people in that free/bohemian atmosphere. My dad never failed to say "look at the hair on that young lady" and of course, it was a guy. Generation gap!<br /><br />My parents were a mystery to me growing up as there were many things kept secret or not deemed appropriate for discussion. I can remember feeling frustrated that they were not forthcoming with some family details. I had an uncle who was divorced, but I never knew it for 10 years until he was to marry again. I think it was the way my parents were brought up - Scottish/Swedish/Presbyterian/ultra conservative and somewhat Victorian and formal.<br /><br />My parents' were wonderful people who did the best they could, but I knew I wanted a different relationship with my children where they could ask questions and get answers. I came to know my parents better as they got older and after I got married and had children. They were more relaxed and forthcoming with info. My brothers and I still wonder sometimes about those mysteries that we couldn't figure out.<br /><br />AnnThe Boston Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211110867604264641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-37453258800883024342012-09-09T10:26:54.327-07:002012-09-09T10:26:54.327-07:00Hi, there, Teri,
Thanks for your delightful commen...Hi, there, Teri,<br />Thanks for your delightful comment, it's always cheering to hear from you. :)<br />I'm imagining that you began honing your obsevation skills, when a small child listening in to your parents - and now use these skills to make you amazing sketches of people, nature, and landscapes.<br />BrendaMullin Avenue Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-2854010781357787682012-09-09T09:47:13.261-07:002012-09-09T09:47:13.261-07:00Add me as a young listener also. I related to you...Add me as a young listener also. I related to your post totally. I think listening to the adults also gave me was delightful to learn that my parents grew up having adventures and fun just like the rest of us.<br />I also like Gordon Lightfoot and how nice that he evokes these memories.<br />HugsTerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029722057577018059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-56471338161245181652012-09-08T19:23:00.066-07:002012-09-08T19:23:00.066-07:00Hi,Ger,
It would be interesting to take a poll of ...Hi,Ger,<br />It would be interesting to take a poll of how many adults eavesdropped on their parents, when they were thought to be in bed, sleeping. :0<br /><br />I absolutely thought of you when listening to this interview...did you realize he was born in 1938? I hadn't and was abit surprised...my Mom was born in 1937.<br /><br />Do you recall the name of a famous coffee house that he was known for playing at in Yorkville? I think that was what my uncle was talking about all those years ago, but I "mis-remembered", and thought it was Yonge St.<br /><br />I really admire his musical genius, talent at performing, and really he has a joie de vivre, doesn't he now in his elder years? It seems as if he's truly having the time of his life.<br /><br />I'm glad you enjoyed this, and hope you have a great weekend.<br />Are you having good fall weather?<br />Hugs,<br />Brenda<br /><br />Mullin Avenue Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-37418629764921265242012-09-08T13:04:50.038-07:002012-09-08T13:04:50.038-07:00What an interesting post Brenda. I can SO relate t...What an interesting post Brenda. I can SO relate to listening to "the grown ups" when they thought I was sleeping! And I remember well, the lovely house you moved to in Whitmore. <br /><br />Love live Gordie! What a Canadian gem eh...On Yonge St and for all of us. I used to think about him sometimes, when I walked along that street, many years ago and also visited Yorkville. Never met him personally but as you know, did enjoy his concerts several times.<br /><br />Happy Weekend, GGeraldine https://www.blogger.com/profile/07410019941984295767noreply@blogger.com