All Together Now

Steve and I went tonight to see the movie "All Together Now" or "Love" - I'm not clear on the title (http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/OnScreen/Documentaries/alltogethernow.htm). It's the story of the collaboration among the Beatles, Apple Music and Cirque du Soleil to produce a show based on the Beatles' music. George Martin was a key player. George Harrison was the impetus; he was friends with the Cirque's founder.

I was amazed at how much the music is entwined with my life; it was my coming-of-age soundtrack. I can remember how sophomoric "All You Need Is Love" seemed to me, and how it nonetheless moved me. I'm amazed at how much of their lives I remember, and how avid I was for details at the time.

We both wanted more of the Cirque and less of the production angst and - oh no! Yoko!

But it was fun to watch. Cinetopia is always a nice experience, with wonderful food and an excellent facility. (If only they included foot massages!) And reliving our common experience is good for any couple, I think, cementing the details of the agreed-upon reality.

We teased our young waitress; when we ordered the same thing, she made a mild jest about long-married couples sharing tastes. Deadpan, I said, "Oh, but this is our first date." She was horrified for a minute, then we laughed. Later I told her we had been discussing our upcoming 36th anniversary, and how the time passed in a flash. "I don't know if you are partnered-up," I said, "but the time passes in a flash. Enjoy it." She replied, "I want to be you."

I made Steve give her a huge tip ... not really. But it was a sweet thing for her to say.