97.1 FM out of Chicago fancies itself with the motto of, “The Soundtrack of Your Life”. That is, if you grew up with the rock and roll of the 60’s and 70’s and are in the 50-70 age group. You know, us “AARP” folks. This music is now referred to as “Classic Rock.” Makes you feel old. Did you ever buy the “soundtrack” to a movie? A look at the list of the best-selling soundtracks of all time will tell you that Generation X has some catching up to do. According to an independent survey, the top five movie soundtracks of all time are in ascending order: (5) The Wizard of Oz – 1939. I wonder if the poppy fields were somehow involved in seeing flying monkeys... (4) West Side Story – 1961. Gangs weren’t as scary then; especially with Natalie Wood as Maria. (3) Saturday Night Fever- 1977. I hate disco!... Almost as bad as (C)Rap… (2) The Sound of Music – 1965. Julie Andrews at her finest. (1) A Hard Day’s Night – 1964. The Beatles…nothing else to say.
What’s the soundtrack of your life? Each day, you create this soundtrack with the words you speak. Do you pour into people positive thoughts or do you drain the sink? Do you fill the buckets of others or are you a bucket dipper? Choose your words wisely. They do have an effect. The old “sticks and stones” philosophy is right off the stable floor! Words do hurt – if they are the wrong words. If the students in your classes were to produce a soundtrack of their experiences with you, what would itsound like? Would it be moving or slower than molasses in January? Would it have a connection to real-life experiences or would it just be a disconnected set of chords? Would it be upbeat or would it be as boring as most, okay, all operas (sorry opera lovers)? Would it be something that the kids could take with them or is it just a bunch of fun with no substance? Is it worth listening to or does it get put back on the shelf like the vegetable that no one wants. Will it speak to them about how you treated them? Here’s the big question – will it be something that is worthy for them to listen to? How is the soundtrack of your teaching life coming along?
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The Browns host the Oakland Raiders on the shores of Lake Erie this Sunday. Two wins in a row? I am hoping that Oakland doesn’t “raid” our party!
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