Flashback – 1967 23

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Pee Wee wanna be
I hope Paul Reubens doesn’t come after me.

There are some photos that simply speak for themselves.

That was me in 1967. Way before Paul Reubens created his Pee-Wee Herman persona. And while most of us don’t remember what we did when we were 4 years old, looking back at a picture like this makes me wish we could.

Another Year Older

So today is my birthday – I know, shameless plug. But as each year adds another tick mark to my ticker, I tend to reflect back on my childhood. When my mom passed away in April 2006, I spent days going through all of the boxes of photos she had accumulated. I found all sorts of pictures [like the one above] that took me back to a place in time that I either didn’t remember at all or could remember vividly like it was yesterday.

And while I know the memories do fade over time, at least I can look at a picture and relive a brief moment of what I looked like many years ago.

Current Day

Today here in Park City, I am waiting for the sun to come out so I can enjoy my day. A day spent with my daughter, my wife’s granddaughter and of course, my wife. And 10 years from now, I will look at the photos from today and reflect back, bringing back those memories.

That should be interesting.

23 thoughts on “Flashback – 1967”

  • Nilsa

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And that picture made me laugh. I thought Pee Wee even before I scrolled down to start reading your post. You poor thing.

  • martymankins Post author

    nilsa – Thank you. And I did the same thing when I saw that picture… thinking I was ahead of the curve.

    dagny – Thank you for the birthday wishes.

    dave2 – Thank, Dave. Much appreciated.

  • whall

    Happy bday!

    10 years from now, you’ll be able to purchase the memories you want and have them implanted. And you’ll be able to have a young Sharon Stone for a supportive wife.

    I can’t wait to reminisc with you about our implanted childhood memories!

  • Bec

    That photo is adorable! I love the look on your face – it kinda screams ‘Put that bloody camera away!’

    Happy and delightful birthday wishes!

  • martymankins Post author

    kris – Why thank you.

    avitable – Thanks for the bithday wishes. Negative 10… LOL

    ajooja – Thank you. Hard to resist a cool pic from the past.

    kapgar – Thanks, Kevin. Even as an adult, I don’t get caught masturbating.

    whall – Much thanks, Wayne. Implanted memories? Young Sharon Stone? I can’t wait either.

    winter – Thank you. I had a great birthday.

    bec – Thank you, Bec. Very much appreciated. I think I was caught off-guard on that shot.

  • Karl

    Happy Birthday, dude. That’s some cool suit you’re wearing. Think you could get one like that designed for the grown-up Marty?

  • martymankins Post author

    whall – Oh, I’ve seen Total Recall… it’s just been a while (thanks for the memory jog)

    karl – Thanks for the wishes. You know, that’s not a bad idea… Halloween is coming up in a couple of months… “HA HA”

    delmer – Much thx for the birthday wish. LOL… I should check to see if I had platform shoes.

  • martymankins Post author

    penelope – Thanks for the birthday wish. And you can comment on the pic if you want…

    brandon – Thank you for the birthday props. Blackmail pics are the best. I think I may have a couple of my daughter from when she was little. Just waiting for the time to use one.

  • martymankins Post author

    kevin – Thank you much. I understand about getting caught up. Will have to come over to your blog to read how your trip to England went. Classic photo… Nice.

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