Skating Back to the 80s

Shot through the heart, and you’re to blame blasted through the roller rink. Bon Jovi was there, along with Boy George and Belinda Carlisle and all that 80s roller skating music.

We were at our friends surprise 30th birthday party yesterday afternoon, and the music was taking everyone back. That, and the people who chose roller skates over blades.

We had a great time, the music taking me back to my first rock music memories. Days in Detroit, when Rock Music was so assur that even Shlock Rock’s rock parodies were considered devil music.

Looking back, it was pretty funny. On the one hand, we had the rabbis telling us that listening to rock music was a violation of all the principles of Judaism, while members of the class were busy compiling lists of all the rock bands that they could name.

But back to the party. Being that it was from 4:30-6:30, they invited everyone’s kids as well. Usually I don’t like to bring kids to a party, but this one worked. My oldest 2 had a blast skating and eating pizza. My littlest even put some skates on, although she didn’t like skating that much. She also didn’t like when her mother and I abandoned her at our table and went off to skate ourselves.

So if you are thinking of having a roller skating party, I recommend it. Make sure you don’t forget the 80s music.