25 years ago - give or take a few months

25 years ago, give or take a few months, my best friend Steve and I got into the car and drove to Joe Louis Arena. Steve's friend had won tickets to a Lionel Richie concert on the radio a few days earlier and decided that Steve and I would have a lot more fun. He was right.

I got dressed up, as cool as I could possibly get. I was SO uncool as a teenager...but I do remember the torture I went through to find some sort of outfit that would help me to blend in with the other throngs of people going to the concert. I cannot remember at all what Steve was wearing. Sorry Steve! lol

I drove. I always drove when Steve and I were together. Actually, he might not have been 16 yet - well anyway, I drove.

I managed to make it to the arena without incident. I followed the signs, drove right there.

Lionel Richie's concert was incredible. I remember how he arrived on stage - a silver sparkley piano came out of the floor and started turning. Lionel Richie was on that piano. It was the grandest entrance I had ever seen. It was the best concert ever!! Steve and I danced and sang and danced and sang.



The concert ended and we left.

That's when I got lost.

I couldn't find my way to the expressway. I drove around and around and around until I saw a Denny's restaurant. I pulled in, hoping to get some directions. I walked in and immediately went to the first person I saw and said "I'm lost." He said - "You sure are honey."

Detroit wasn't known for being extra friendly at that time and in that area of town, but I got directions and a scolding (Get out of here, quickly, he said) and Steve and I were on our way back to Lansing.

I have been watching a few hours of the "80 hours of 80's music" on VH-1 Classics this weekend. Lionel Richey was just on and it brought about this recollection. I love how that happens. I think I'm going to call Steve tomorrow...He'll remember that night.

This is Steve and I taken last February.

Have a great day!
Kristin