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How to Get Your Bikini Body Scarf-Ready for Fall Valerie Nies.................................................. 28
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Need Summer Now Hot fun in the summertime.........................31
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SKIRT! THIS M O N T H When summer hits, we all know the countdown begins: 93 lazy, sunny, humid, glorious days until we have to get the sweaters and the woolens out again. We’re
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IN THIS ISSUE Theme: The Summer Issue ................. 27
so lucky to live in a place where summer rules the roost, and in this issue, we have lots of things to do, places to be, stuff to see, and the kind of time outs that you’ll really enjoy. It’s hot, but we’re hotter, and we’ve filled our pages this month with summer inspiration.We threw in a little nostalgia, some body positivity, a gallon or two of summer fun, seven
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THE SUMMER ISSUE
“Sunshine i s m y f a v o r i t e a c c e s s o r y .” Unknown
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How to Get Your Bikini Body Scarf-Ready for fall 7 T I P S TO W H I P YO U R B O DY I N TO A S H A P E YO U C A N ’ T WA I T TO H I D E VA L E R I E N I E S After spending spring depriving,
Enjoy the outdoors. Fill a basket,
master cleansing, and cross-fitting
find a park, and go on a romantic
your body into tip-top bikini shape,
picnic. When it comes to packing on
you deserve to show off those
flab, that crusty baguette is your best
flattened abs at the beach this
friend. Don’t forget to double down
summer. But, fall is right around the
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Scarf down summer snacks.
fattening up your svelte body for
Popsicles and sorbets are cool and
scarf season. Thankfully, between
refreshing, but if you really want to
grilled burgers, fried chicken, and
Adjust your workouts. Spring was
commit to the perfect frumpy body
frozen cocktails, summer’s delectable
all about pushing yourself in spin
for fall, park a sno cone truck in your
treats make it easy to pack on extra
class and strengthening that core
front yard.You know what they say:
lbs. Follow these tips to safely gain
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for summer hammock naps. Simply
at bay!
recline in a hammock with a good
Kabob it up at a BBQ. Summer
book or daydream until you fall
barbecues are a great time to
asleep. Repeat three times a week
Go to a game. Summer is the
socialize with friends, soak up rays,
for at least 20 minutes.You know
time to celebrate America’s favorite
and, of course, indulge in grilled
what pairs well with hammock naps?
pastime: eating! And there’s no better
meats! Skip the veggie trays and corn
Nachos.
place to do it than the ballpark. Hot
on the cob. Instead, mainline the
dogs, peanuts, and crackerjacks?
Fairs, concerts, and festivals.
potato salad.
Head to an outside concert,
Slouch. If you’ve been cursed with
amusement park, renaissance fair, or
a fast metabolism and have trouble
other crowded festival that serves
packing on those pounds, slump into
turkey legs, mini donuts, and deep
Scream for ice cream. For most
poor posture.You’ll disengage your
fried Snickers.The longer the line to
of the year, ice cream is reserved
core muscles and look fatter even if
the food truck, the higher the calorie
for eating privately; in a closet,
you haven’t gained an ounce. Need
content. Gobble up that funnel cake;
during a breakup. But for a whole
an example to perfect your slouch?
fall is coming soon!
three months it’s okay, and even
Drop by a mall to observe angsty
fashionable, to eat ice cream out
teenagers at Hot Topic. Oh, and
in public, without shame! Stand
while you’re there, pick up a
tall, proudly show off that sea salt
soft pretzel.
bod will be disappointing enough to hide under layers come autumn!
Partake in all with zero guilt. Remember, you’re shaping your body for cooler weather.
caramel cone and order extra sprinkles on your sundae. If anyone asks about that triple scoop, you’re gearing up for sweater season. Gorge on fruit. Everyone knows summer is all about watermelon! And while it’s the perfect poolside warm-weather snack, it’s hardly going to help your body get comfortably lumpy in time for fall. Deep fry it!
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PINEAPPLE M A R G A R I TA 3 cups pineapple juice 1 3/4 cup orange juice 2 oz. fresh lime juice 1 cup triple sec 1 cup tequila ice salt for rim of glass fresh pineapple and lime slices for garnish Mix juices, triple sec and tequila together until combined. Rub rim of glass with a lime slice and dip in salt. Serve over ice and garnish with pineapple and limes. Cheers!
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The Crosstown Folding Bike by Montague Bikes combines portability and style in this hybrid bike, perfect for late evening rides with summer sunset views. Full-size tires and a built-in release system make it feel like a beach cruiser (but one that fits easily into the trunk of your car). Pedal on! Available at WestMarine.com.
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Luncheon hors d’oeuvres & refreshments will be served. Special offer at event: 25% off. Treatable areas include stomach, muffin-top, inner & outer thighs, and double chin. No surgery, no needles, no downtime. Space is limited, must RSVP: 843.556.8886, ext. 1101. 11am – 1pm at Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, 2180 Henry Tecklenburg Drive. dermandlaser.com
“ I T WAS J U NE, AN D T HE WOR LD SM ELLED O F RO S ES . T H E S U NS H INE WA S LIKE P OW DERED GO LD OVER THE G RA SSY H IL L S I DE.”
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BRING THE BREEZE INDOORS
Restoration Warehouse’s Arden fan combines form and function. Clean and classic lines fit into any decor, and the three-speed rotary switch cools any room. Available in oil-rubbed bronze or satin nickel finish.
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The producers of Bacon and Bourbon will host Rum Runners, a cocktail and food-focused event, at the Memminger Auditorium. The celebration will feature 10 chefs and 30 rum distilleries paying homage to the flavors of the West Indies. A VIP Preview will be offered from 6 until 7:30 p.m. when the event opens to general admission ticket holders. Tickets are $95 for VIP or $75 for general admission. citypapertickets.com
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JULY 7/1 PARTY AT THE POINT SEASON FINALE Ear for Music, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, and 105.5 The Bridge present the 2016 season of Party at the Point with Banana Pancakes (A Tribute to Jack Johnson). Tickets: $7. Cash only for entry and food/ beer inside the venue. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina.
7/4 FLIGHT DECK 4TH OF JULY BLAST This year, two different ticket options are available. For $100, visitors can purchase a VIP ticket. This ticket will include complimentary drinks from a full service bar, a barbecue meal served by the Museum’s official caterer, TOP SHELF Catering, and access provided. The second ticket package is priced at $35. Patriots Point, 9am-12pm patriotspoint.org
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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Celebrate Independence Day with The Restoration Hotel at The Watch Rooftop Kitchen & Spirits. Adults: $100 per person, includes beer, house wine, and barbeque buffet. Children’s tickets available for $25 w/purchase of adult ticket. Children ages 12-20 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. Call for details, 843.518.5108.
7/4 9TH ANNUAL SIZZLING SOUTHERN CELEBRATION Join the Wentworth Mansion and Circa 1886 for an Independence Day celebration. From 6-7 p.m. enjoy live music, lawn games, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar on the patio and Wentworth Mansion lawn. At 7 p.m. the festivities will move inside with libations and a 3-course dinner. After dark, head to the cupola with a glass of champagne to watch Charleston’s fireworks. $75 per person; price excludes tax, gratuity and additional beverages. Reservations required. circa1886.com
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Or festivals, picnics, and other summer fun.The Round Towel is one of those “why didn’t someone think of this sooner?” products:Twice the size of regular beach towels, it lets you change positions with the sun without rearranging your beach spot, and comes in 10 summery designs (like the “Round-a-Melon”). RoundTowelCo.com.
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Ages 21 and up are invited to do some shag dancing on the pier at Thursday Night Boogie. The Mount Pleasant Pier will be rockin’ with the sounds of DJ Jim Bowers spinning oldies, beach music classics, and line dancing hits. The event is held at the foot of the 1250-foot-long pier next to Memorial Waterfront Park, the perfect spot to catch cool breezes, beautiful scenery, and views of Charleston Harbor and the Ravenel Bridge. Gates open at 7 p.m. and music will continue until 11 p.m. Admission: $10. Residents of Charleston County can purchase advance tickets for $8. All attendees must be 21 years of age and a photo ID is required. charlestoncountyparks.com
7/16 SHAGGIN’ ON THE COOPER Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather with some dancing! Local bands perform live at the end of the Mount Pleasant Pier throughout the season (July features The Recollections), and the dance floor is open for all ages. Gates open at 7 p.m. for all events, and tickets are $10 per person ($8 in advance for Charleston County residents). Space is limited, so advance purchase is recommended. charlestoncountyparks.com/shaggin
THE SEA.” e.e. Cummings
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7/28 5TH ANNUAL BE BRAVE BRUNCH Honoring brave individuals who have overcome adversity to create better opportunities for themselves and other women. Tickets start at $35, 11:30am 1:30pm at Founders Hall. c4women.org
7/31 THE CHARLESTON BRIDAL SHOW Meet Charleston’s top wedding professionals conveniently gathered under one roof and narrow your search in creating your dream wedding. Tickets are $10 at the door. 12pm - 4pm at The Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. thecharlestonbridalshow.com
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Spencer George is a 17-year-old writer, feminist, and blogger. She is the founder of the #NOTYOURGIRL campaign, which encourages young girls to embrace their true selves.
“I love my body because it allows me to run, and swim, and hike, and explore, not because of the way it looks in a bikini.”
When I think of summer, I think of long, bright days, warm, breezy nights, and afternoons spent ducking under cool ocean waves. And while all of these evoke pleasant recollections of a joyous season, for many the thought of summer brings with it dread for the so-called “swimsuit season.” June and July are all about possessing the perfect “beach body,” a stereotype often associated with someone slim, toned, and tan. Along with warm weather comes the fear of short, tight clothing, the discomfort associated with being told one shouldn’t feel relaxed because their body doesn’t match up with an often impossible ideal. Having grown up surrounded by content that told me I couldn’t like myself unless I was thin and lithe, I used to believe I wasn’t allowed to partake in the same activities as many of my friends for this reason. When I flipped open teen magazines and looked through their pages advertising an “ideal summer,” I struggled to find myself in the images. I cancelled plans, stayed inside, and refused to partake in many typical summer activities, all because I felt I didn’t fulfill a certain image. But here’s the thing: there is no perfect “beach body. ” Summer is a season, not a set of guidelines for how one’s appearance should be maintained. Nor should summer—and the weather it brings with it— dictate how we live our lives. I love my body because it allows me to run, and swim, and hike, and explore, not because of the way it looks in a bikini. Summer is a time meant for fun and relaxation, which is something everyone deserves to enjoy. Every body is beautiful, not because of how they look, but because of all the experiences and adventures they allow us to partake in.Whether we decide to stay inside or go out and live is our choice. So, this summer I invite you to be proud of how you look, whether that be in a swimsuit on the beach or in jeans and a t-shirt at home. Self-love is something that must be cultivated personally, and accepting who we are is the very first step. After all, everyone is beautiful—we just have to be willing to believe it.
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Kim Reeder’s essays have appeared in skirt! magazine and the ShriverReport.org. She lives in Kentucky with her daughter and authors the blog ALifeRevised.com.
F O R T H E L OV E O F A TO M ATO “ I f s u m m e r ’s l u s h g r e e n c o u l d b e p e r c e i v e d b y t h e n o s e , i t w o u l d m o s t c e r t a i n l y s m e l l l i k e a t o m a t o v i n e .”
Our senses have the power to place us in the past. For me, the smell of wax paper will always take me to a picnic with my mother when I was four years old. The senses may also frame our experience of a particular season or holiday. The smell of cinnamon at Christmas. The sight, smell and sound of explosions and acrid smoke from neighborhood fireworks on the Fourth of July. When it comes to experiencing summer, my senses converge on tomatoes, a vegetable (well, fruit) which exemplifies the taste, sight and smell of our warmest season. Tomatoes absorb a mixture of summer’s hot sun and plentiful water and, in the best years, create a matchless balance of sugar and acid on the tongue. For the eyes, a peek-a-boo of red, orange or yellow amidst rich vegetation alerts us to the presence of a ripe tomato, a welcome surprise reminiscent of finding forgotten cash in an old dress pocket. Not forgetting the olfactory sense, if summer’s lush green could be perceived by the nose, it would most certainly smell like a tomato vine. Perhaps obviously, my feelings about tomatoes approach an affair of the heart. If I were a castaway on an island in the Pacific Ocean and could take one food with me, it would be tomatoes. And, not surprisingly, my fondness extends only to tomatoes grown by me, my friends/family or a local farmer– pale tomatoes traveling across the country in cardboard cartons need not apply. Once I flip the calendar to May, my daughter counts down the days until the last day of school and I count down the days until I am able to eat my first tomato of the season. Regardless of the date, that day is my first day of summer. My affection originated in the summers of my childhood. My parents grew, harvested and preserved tomatoes with great devotion. Many summer evenings found them walking through rows of tomato plants and filling five-gallon buckets until they overflowed with red and orange orbs. If additional time was needed for ripening, the tomatoes would be placed on a makeshift table constructed from plywood and sawhorses. On one of these evenings, just as the fireflies had started to flicker in our backyard, I noticed my father emerge from our house carrying a salt shaker towards the table of tomatoes. He surveyed its display and selected a ripe Early Girl tomato. Sprinkling it with salt, he bit into the flesh. He continued sprinkling and biting until the tomato’s juices ran down his arm and dripped from his elbow. I can’t recall seeing him more content. My tomato love affair continued into my adulthood where it made appearances in actual love affairs, always happy to
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play second fiddle. There were shared caprese salads. Or, the sound of clinking glasses of crisp white wine enjoyed with skewers of grilled chicken and cherry tomatoes. Two memories, however, stand out. The men in these memories had special qualities that resembled the specimen of tomatoes they bring to mind. The first man searched for the perfect bacon and tomatoes at a June farmer’s market, finally settling for choices that didn’t quite meet his high standards. He struggled to understand that perfection can’t be attained in summer, or likely at all. There are too many mosquitoes. Too much sweat soaking through cotton tees. Too many sunburned shoulders. If I likened him to a type of tomato, he would be a San Marzano, most often grown in Italy and the only tomato that can be used for Pizza Napoletana. As with him, this varietal is colorful and able to withstand the heat of processing, but with a bittersweet flavor and uncompromising structure. Some chefs call the San Marzano the best tomato of its kind; however, I doubt many would claim that it is tender enough to savor sliced with a simple dash of salt. My strongest nostalgia pools around a man who was an improbable concoction of sweetness and substance enclosed within a thick exterior, perhaps akin to a beefsteak varietal in the tomato world. He added American cheese to the BLTs we made with tomatoes from his garden. Who could have imagined a slice of cheese could melt itself around my heart so completely? He was the poster child for all things summer, with the wholesomeness and ease of freshly-mowed lawns, baseball and blackberry cobbler at a church picnic. Vibrant potential embodied in green foliage and unripe fruit so heavy that the vines bent under its weight. Potential, however, is delicate. Harsh conditions such as too much rain, too little sun or aphids can cause blossoming plants to wither long before they have borne ripe fruit. In the wake of their withering, I mourned the brown leaves but understood the necessity of yielding to nature’s will. Even the most beautiful summer days must come to an end. Yet, all was not lost. I took comfort in the knowledge that the cycles of the universe would follow their usual pattern. As they always do, fall colors and twinkling holiday lights would give way to red-breasted robins and patchworks of daffodils. Then, one fine morning, I would reach the breathless realization that red tomatoes had started to cluster on backyard vines and in crowded farmer’s market bins. My first day of summer was arriving once again and love would rise anew.
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MEET ANNETTE SANFORD-LOPEZ, DIRECTOR OF THE HEALTH CLUB AND SPA AT BELMOND CHARLESTON PLACE. THREE THINGS SHE WANTS YOU TO KNOW: HER MOST IMPORTANT GOAL WITH THE “I WILL REFLECT” CAMPAIGN IS TO EDUCATE THE CHARLESTON COMMUNITY ABOUT THE DANGERS OF MELANOMA. HER FAVORITE SPA TREATMENT TO COMBAT SUN DAMAGE IS THE GLYCOLIC OR LACTIC TREATMENT. AND... THE ONE THING SHE DOES EVERY YEAR WITHOUT FAIL IS HAVE A FULL BODY SKIN CHECK... AND SO SHOULD YOU.
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H OW I L E A R N E D T O S T O P W O R RY I N G A N D B U Y A B AT H I N G S U I T “ B y t h e t i m e J u n e r o l l s a r o u n d , w e ’ r e p a l e , p a s t y , a n d l e t ’ s f a c e i t , a y e a r o l d e r. ”
According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, my prime fashion spending years came to a grinding halt at 40. I never got the news flash. Call me shallow, but shopping cheers me up, and compared to drugs or drink, it’s sort of healthy, isn’t it? So, name any season, and I am thinking, what can I buy next? Tencel joggers? Well, count me in! A slinky maxi-skirt? I think so! A utility vest, that works, and come to think of it, I could sure use a pair of wide-legged linen pants. But then there’s summer. Yes, the golden season of beaches, barbeques, and…bathing suits. Those months where we get to show more and I do mean more. I guess if you live in Florida, you hardly notice it. But in Pennsylvania, by the time June rolls around, we’re pale, pasty, and let’s face it, a year older. (Something about a bathing suit will remind you of that fact, and quickly. Too quickly. Like fast enough to make you run from the room screaming.) I hear some wise self-help guru in the background intoning, “You must learn to love yourself.” Believe me, I do love myself! Seriously, I do. I just don’t love the way I look in a bathing suit. And no, this isn’t about men at all. My husband, bless his soul, thinks any old rag I happen to wear looks “fine.” Unless I dress up as a circus clown, I’ll be “fine” to him. To be clear, my figure, all things considered, is no worse than most. On an average day, I don’t give it a second thought. I look, as my spouse so eloquently puts it, “fine.” But those who design bathing suits (a cruel, vicious bunch) must have Cameron Diaz in mind as their average gal. Trust me, no matter how much I honor myself, I’ll never look like Cameron. Even photo-shopped, not even close. OK, so it’s not exactly global warming, but it is... stressful. How to cope? I happen to be a market researcher, and I’ve gleaned a few nuggets of wisdom in the process of conducting hundreds of consumer interviews. I’ve learned that most of us—yes, men, too—view our bodies as works in progress. There’s always a “problem spot” to be solved through exercise, diet or magical thinking. For some women, it’s flabby arms; for others, it’s too-large hips, the not flat enough stomach, or the too-flat rear. (And let’s not get started on breasts. Seriously, never.) But that’s no reason to give up.
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Here’s my secret formula for taking the stress out of summer’s least pleasant chore: 1. Shop alone! Sometimes, friends are not your friend, and this is one of those occasions. You’ll buy anything to avoid your pal’s sympathetic smile, while she says, “well, it’s not as bad as the last one.” Solution? Avoid anyone you know, even remotely, including relatives, especially (need I even say it?) mothers. This is one time to act like a guy and go solo. Whew, one gruesome moment out of your life deleted. 2. Shop early! Frankly, I’d rather clean my entire house than shop for a bathing suit—hey, I’d clean yours to put it off. In my dream world, I’d pick up a swimsuit in a jiffy at the airport or, better yet, the hotel gift shop (for the record, this is a very, very bad idea). But finding a halfway decent swimsuit requires trial and error, mostly error—so plan accordingly. No last minute shopping! 3. Forget size. Forget your dress or pants or even your bra size. This has no relation to the wacky world of bathing suits. And while it’s no big deal wearing a too-tight sweater, a suit needs to fit (assuming you actually intend to get in the water). Just try on, say, a dozen sizes, and you’ll be fine. 4. Get thee to a shopping website. Sure, you pay shipping, and you’ll need to order multiple sizes, but you’re spared the nightmare of the dressing room (is it my imagination or are those lights a ghastly yellow?). Plus, you get nifty consumer reviews like, “it sucks my stomach in” or “make sure you order a size up” or my personal favorite, “I can’t say how much I hate this.” 5. Forget how you used to look in a bikini. The cardinal rule. We all looked better at 18. Period, end of story. Younger is better in a bikini (ditto cropped tops, in case you’re wondering). Don’t peek at those old photos. And while you’re at it, remind your gorgeous daughter to enjoy the way she looks now. Finally, when you find a suit you like, please do order more than one. (Feel free to adopt my personal shopping mantra: if it’s nice, buy it twice; if it’s really nice, buy it thrice.) That way, you can skip shopping for a bathing suit next summer, and return to more urgent matters, like those new capris. And oh, by the way, have fun at the beach.
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Catherine Grow’s work has appeared in a variety of online and print journals, magazines, anthologies, and college-level texts. Currently, she is working on a collection of stories set in the Missouri Ozark Mountains.
SERENADING LITTLE SIS “ I k n o w , b y h e a r t , e v e r y s o n g .” It’s the summer of 1965. I’m sixteen, and she’s seven. “Wanna go for a ride?” I ask my little sister, Gige. She’s on her feet in a flash, ponytails dancing as she runs to slip her bare feet into sneakers. By ride, I’m referring to the bicycling extravaganza that has become our nightly, after-dinner ritual. We borrow our brother’s Stingray low-rider: a black-framed conveyance with sturdy tires and a banana seat. Gige hops onto the padded crossbar and settles in. My arms encircle her longlegged, scabby-knee-ed little body as I reach around her to grasp the handlebars and grips. Then off we go, coasting down the driveway and into the street—at which point I begin pedaling vigorously to move us beyond the immediate confines of our neighborhood. We cross the main thoroughfare that borders our subdivision and enter more distant parts of our section of South San Jose suburbia. By this time, my voice has warmed up enough, while conversing with Gige, to begin serenading my young sibling with the Beatles’ songs that strike my fancy. And there are plenty. I have every Mop Top album so I know, by heart, every song. In time, so does Gige—well enough that she can sing along to most of the selections and prompt me with suggestions. We sing one song after another in no particular order. While doing so, I frequently ham up the delivery, much to the delight of my diminutive companion. I call her a “bird” (pronounced like “bud”)—the British vernacular for “girl”—and offer a running commentary about the songs, speaking entirely in the Liverpool accent a Beatle-crazed girlfriend and I practiced for weeks until we were proficient. Gige and I sing with gusto—the emphasis being more on volume and dramatic interpretation than pure melodic output. We bellow until our voices crack, or the sun goes down— whichever comes first—only to return the next night and the next and the next to repeat our performance. And never, during any of these exuberant nights, does a single resident along our “concert” route waylay my sister and me to scold us for making such a racket. That August, a girlfriend and I will see (and hear) the Fab Four in concert at the Cow Palace in Oakland—a good 50 miles north of where we live. Months before, my mother had found out about the concert and immediately secured two tickets. On the night of the concert, my father will drive us to the Cow Palace through a daunting maze of bodies and vehicles; hours later, as we exit the building, he will be waiting close by to pick us up. He endures this hassle without a single word of complaint. This is the era of go-go boots and ghillies, mini-skirts and Empire-waist dresses. And the hair! Oh, that perfect hair: long, straight, sleek, and shiny…on others, that is. Try as I might, my wavy coiffure refuses to be brushed, combed, sprayed, pulled, or otherwise coaxed into anything close to the ideal—though I never resort to ironing my hair, as do truly dedicated fashionistas.
And then there’s the Yardley pot ‘o gloss: the original, nonfruity version—expensive because it’s imported from the Motherland. It’s the only product I’ll allow to touch my lips…or the lips of my beloved baby sister. The Shrimp (British model Jean Shrimpton) promotes this item as well as other things British. No matter that I must bicycle many miles into an adjoining town to patronize the only drug store in the area to stock Yardley merchandise. My effort is well worth it, for Yardley means England to fellow Beatleophiles and me. And wearing anything English signifies an allegiance to our idols and allows us to feel connected to The Adored Ones—body, mind, and soul. I was recently reminded of all this when the local oldies radio station played “I Feel Fine.” I was transported back to those evenings when my sister and I aired out our lungs and spirits. Years later, Gige will relocate to Los Angeles to become the lead singer for an internationally-known alternative rock band. From there, she will live in and travel all over Europe. She’s still singing, though now her main venue is jazz. But during the summer of 1965, my little sister and I will go out into the world as a duo. Some nights, Gige will sleep in my bedroom—her cot placed so close to my twin bed that we can reach out and hold hands. We’ll eat English Muffins spread with real butter and orange marmalade; and we’ll sip Twinings of London English Breakfast tea, cooled with milk. And within the pink walls of my small, rectangular chamber, we’ll talk— about everything and nothing—until we can no longer keep our eyes open. I’ll let her cuddle the John Lennon doll I fashioned out of muslin and cotton batting from a pattern I put together earlier that summer. Together, we’ll make her one of her favorite, Ringo. In the course of the evening, we’ll get out my set of bobblehead Beatle figures and nudge them until they rock as well as “ooo” and “ahh” over the books and album covers, news clippings, and other Beatle-related memorabilia I’ve gathered into a small, red metal suitcase throughout my years of devoted fanhood. What remains are memories: recollections of the concert at the Cow Palace (No, I did not scream or become otherwise hysterical!), the homemade John and Ringo dolls, the set of bobble-heads, speaking Liverpudlian, and dressing and acting as Mod as possible to emulate the mid-sixties, Carnaby Road style of Englander. But most precious and long-lasting of all are my memories of time spent with Gige: at bedtime, when we traded confidences within the confines of my room, and while cycling over miles of residential roads, belting out Beatles’ songs until the sun went down. My sister and I sang loud and long and hammed up the lyrics. We laughed and talked in silly voices. We shared our lives—intensely and intimately—and forged a bond that, for all the years and miles that are currently between us, remains unbroken. And, just like the Beatles, we felt fine.
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