In 1933 my father was an entrepeneur of sorts and in his own way famous
for being able to survive the depression by becoming Moon Mullins,
Master of Ceremonies, band leader, writer of music and promoter of
Marathons/Walkathons throughout the eastern and mid-western states.
Just the year before, he married my mother and wrote a beautiful song
entitled "Backstreet". There was a movie "Backstreet" about a woman who
was the mistress of a wealthy doctor; she bore him a child and he and
his society wife adopted the baby. The wife never knowing who was the
real father. The mistress gave up the child in order to give it a
chance in life and also so that she might remain a part of that life and
while in immense sorrow, she remained the doctor's mistress until she
died, alone and bereft upon her daughter's 21st birthday. In the song,
she cries, "I'll be waiting backstreet for you...."
The song was
ultimately recorded by Billie Holiday and has remained a force in my
life ever since. Why? Because it speaks of love, a kind of
unconditional love, an unrequited love, a love that lasts forever and I
am a sucker for that kind of love.
Anyway, that explains the title of this Blog, in case you were wondering.
I am not sure how I will use this opportunity but hopefully it will be used in a good way; promoting kindness, peace and unity.
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