One of the articles that had sparked my interest was the Sentimental Journey written by Severson. This was a time when it was post-war and pre-populated in the beach town of San Clemente for the Severson brothers and Vince. I never knew that before surf boards were created that surfing mats were used instead. This article showed the changes of a surf board, the beach life, and the modernization happening to San Clemente through the years. After having to use surfing mats, people would make plywood belly boards, which later on they converted to using the Malibu surfboards. In the early days before San Clemente became populated; a crowded day at the pier would be about three or four guys. That is shocking to think that three or four guys was considered as crowded. That is not at all crowed to today’s population. As the years went by, modernization began taking place. For example, there was a freeway built right through the middle of town of San Clemente. John would reminisce about how it used to be before everything changed and how wonderful his teenage years were especially having the experience to surf. This article reminded me about the Hawaiian singer, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, who sang the song about Honolulu and about how it changed and how would the king and queen from the past feel and think about the changes of the beautiful place that is now covered with modern buildings. It makes you really appreciate the past and the simple things in life. Also, John Severson was the founder of the Surf magazine and created surf films. If it was not for him, there probably would have not been any surf art or culture today.
Pechrachanna -
ReplyDeleteGreat post - I'm glad you found the Brewery and and enjoyed your experience there. The connection you made to Bruddah Iz's song, "Hawaii '78", was especially poignant. Very nice work.
Trey