Coffee Cup Monday: Dog Days of Summer… “brown skin tanning in the sun” |

Monday Morning Coffee/ tea

Citrus Tea

As you all know I have caffeine sensitivity, so I drink decaf when I don’t have a coffee alternative like Teeccino available. But I am equally (if not more so) a tea drinker and today it’s citrus green tea for me with lots of fresh lemon and lime juice and a peel of each skin floating on top! Enjoy what’s in your cup this morning as well!

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It was 1984…

Wikipedia: The lyrics appear to be about the passing of youth and entering middle age, with the nostalgic theme of “summer love” and reminiscence of a past relationship. In a 1987 interview with Rolling Stone, Don Henley explained that the song is about aging and questioning the past—a recurring theme in Henley’s lyrics ( “The End of the Innocence”, and “Taking You Home”.)

“The Boys of Summer” reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart for five weeks. It was released on October 26, 1984, as the lead single from Henley’s album Building the Perfect Beast.

In 1986, Henley won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for the song at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards.

Don Henley

Summer of ’84

Coppertone Suntan Lotion scent was referred to as ***“Summer in a Bottle.”***

Love’s Baby Soft fragrance was the summer scent for young girls everywhere!

Giant shoulder pads and big belts, neon and oversized hair were all the rave!

summer love

1984 Movies & More

Purple Rain
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Beverly Hills Cop
Gremlins
The Woman in Red

Falling in love was on every young girl and boys’ minds, as well as adults- especially in the summer! Going to the movies was a big deal as a first date and there were some great movies at the time.

Going for ice cream was a favorite date activity as well, Gelato became favorable in 1984 as well.

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