When I was a young fire brand college student, I became fascinated with the 60s movements and the people involved. I could not read enough biographies and manifestos. Being the political science major that I was, I just really enjoyed learning about that period of time and how it has affected American history. That is one of the reasons that I am looking forward to this weekend. I am heading to Berkeley, California.
Berkeley is home to the University of California, Berkeley and it earned it's wings as one of the major meccas of the anti-war movement of the 60s. It is a place that has been on my bucket list for quite some time and I am looking forward to roaming around. Now, I am not expecting to run into Thomas Hayden or any of the Chicago Seven but it will be nice to see what I can see.
Roaming around a college town is always a treat to begin with. There are the funky bars and restaurants, the second hand shops where you can find a treasure or two usually line the streets. The students are back in session so it will be great to hear and experience. There is NOTHING better than gaggle of 18-22 year olds in all of their glory and righteous indignation (that is a compliment).
So off we go. I wonder... if I let my beard grow and find some old bell bottoms...
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