With all the media coverage regarding the Detroit Lions lately, I’d thought that I would share a story that happened to me yesterday. It made me homesick for my birthplace and most of my childhood of Detroit and its metro area.
At work on the phone, I noticed the last name of an older gentleman who was asking questions about the business. I told him that his last name is uncommon but I recognized from when I lived in Detroit.
He’s first cousin is one of the original members of the music group, Temptations, who I listened to most of my childhood and now occasionally on YouTube. It was a pleasure just talking to him about him and his relationship to his famous cousin. Truthfully, I believe that he never expected anyone to recognize his last name and to connect the dots. My own supervisor didn’t know who I was talking about, who I believed has missed out on the best music ever. Later on, I shared with a friend who’s Dad was huge in the 90s with soulful music and credits Motown as his inspiration and will share with him about my conversation.
For protection of those involved, unfortunately, I cannot give names out. Truthfully, odd stuff happens to me on occasion. So, even if you choose the correct member of the group, I cannot and will not confirm. Thanks for understanding.
In closing, our childhood growing up during the best music ever lives in our hearts and on YouTube while many groups are still touring or have taken residence in Las Vegas. Be alert because you never know who you might run into.
Cheers!
Leslie Elizabeth David.
The Magnificent Modern Mature Woman 