♪ We Are Family
… ♪
Summers are great for BBQs, weddings, and all
sorts of fun family happenings. If you’re fortunate, there are a few attendees
your own age, and/or some you’ve “known forever.”
Whatever your stage in life, often those you
shared a childhood with have formed a familiar …
COUSINAGE (kuzʹɘn ij) n. – the state or condition of being a
cousin, the relationship between cousins, kinship; 2) a group of cousins or of
relatives. [WW #166]
Not all are lucky to enjoy the closeness of family, whether a mile or a thousand miles away. I thank our family values
for the bond between cousins by birth, who are best friends by the grace of our
cousinage.
Like me, everyone should have at least one cousin whose
closeness qualifies as a pseudo-brother or sister. If you’re not so blessed,
take heart …
They say we can’t choose our family … I beg to
differ! “Cousin Brucie”* Morrow of New York City’s pioneering radio broadcasting fame,
created an enviable cousinage with his fans that endured endearingly for more than
fifty years. (*Read his story in Books 1 & 2 of Blast from Your Past!: Rock & Roll
Radio DJs 1954-1959 and The Swinging
Sixties.)
It’s comforting when some of our friends are
accepted into a close cousinage, as well. I am honored
that three of my best friends have stuck around to listen to me whine and carry
on dramatically, through an extraordinary number of years; well beyond the
scope of many family members. Cheers to finding family in your friends.
Cousins are many. Best friends are few. What
a rare delight to find both in you. ~ Anonymous
Word Challenge: COUSINAGE. Whether biological or chosen, our kooky and comforting
extended cousinage make life worth the effort. Let them know how much it
means to you as you fit cousinage into your week of familial
writings.
Learning knows no prejudices or boundaries, and
it isn’t fattening! Expanding your mind is a no-cost simple joy. Do you feel
that way too? Share your comments below, about Wordplay
Wednesday or learning in general. What’s your inspiration?
Write first for yourself … only then can you write for others. (L.Rochelle)
LinDee Rochelle is a writer and editor by
trade, and an author by way of Rock & Roll. She has published two books (of
three) in her Blast from Your Past
series, available on Amazon (eBook and print): Book 1 – Rock & Roll
Radio DJs: The First Five Years 1954-1959; and Book 2 – Rock & Roll
Radio DJs: The Swinging Sixties. Coming soon, … The Psychedelic Seventies!
E-N-D
