Walled Lake Schools frontlines invites you to attend our Community Performances Old Enough To Be Remembered I t's official ... I'm old. I just attended my for ... for ... Al: "Could I just input the last four digits of my Social for ... FORTIETH high school reunion. Its not only Security number? They always ask for that?" hard to imagine, it's also hard to type. Mercifully, my Verizon kid: "No, sorry. Oh, and sir, now that I'm looking Class of '73 Southfield High School friends wore name tags. at your account ..:' Al: "Yes?" "Hi, Bob! I can't believe it's you! No, really, I CAN'T believe it's you because despite what your name tag says, you are Verizon kid: "You're not the authorized family member on totally unrecognizable:' your account that can change anything anyway. Sorry:' One of the fun parts of a reunion is the contest to see who With that, the Verizon kid sat me down on a bench and had the most kids and grandkids, or who's been divorced the called my wife to pick me up. most. I came within one prescription of being the classmate The final stop on my "You've Finally Gotten Old World being on the most medications. Another joy was Tour" was WJR radio, where recently I've had the the DJ playing our favorite tunes from 1973. Only privilege of guest hosting on the Mitch Albom this time ... THEY WERE TOO LOUD! Show. Last week, I interviewed actor James Wolk, Classmate No. 1: "Tell the DJ to turn it down, son of Rob and Edie Wolk, owners of Sundance Shoes in West Bloomfield. "Jimmy" looks like for heaven's sakes; I can barely hear myself think!" Classmate No. 2: "What's wrong with your a young George Clooney and is on the verge of kitchen sink?" superstardom, co-starring on Robin William's new Classmate No. 1: "No, I said I can barely ... sitcom The Crazy Ones, airing Thursdays at 9 p.m. never mind!" on CBS. Jimmy kindly said, "Al, I remember growing up Classmate No. 2: "Thank you, yes, I'm fine:' As if attending my school reunion wasn't listening to you on the Dick Purtan Show." Alan enough to make me feel old, a stop at the Verizon And so it had come to pass. I was now finally Muskovitz store solidified it. I had to explain to a kid 40 old enough to be ... "remembered:' I could almost Jewish News years my junior that I was having trouble with my feel the hair in my ears growing at the thought. An Columnist iPhone's new operating system. urge to eat dinner at 4:30 in the afternoon came He explained everything in great detail, to over me. Could not being able to drive at night be far behind? Oh, the horror. which I replied, "What?" The good news though, upgrades were already available to Not to worry, I'm OK with it all. Because, after all is said be downloaded, which would resolve many of my tech issues. and done, I'm just grateful for being on the first inside page It was as easy as clicking a button and inputting my Apple ID. of the Jewish News ... and not the last! Al: "Apple ID?" Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go chase some kids off my front lawn. Verizon kid: "Yes:' Al: "Would that be the same as my username?" Alan Muskovitz is a writer, voice-over/acting talent, speaker and Verizon kid: "No:' emcee. Visit his website at www.laughwithbigal.com and "Like" Al Al: "My password?" on Facebook. Verizon kid: "No:' ❑ WL Northern HS Performing Arts Center to host PHILHARMONIC "A Phantom, A Witch and A King" Halloween Pops Concert October 25, 2013, 7:30 p.m., WL Northern HS •Featuring the Michigan Philharmonic with music director and conductor Nan Washburn •Special performances by Walled Lake Schools student choirs For ticket information, go to wlcstickets.com or call 248-387-9160. WL Western HS Performing Arts presents W "Shrek - The Musical" November 14-17 & 21-24, 2013 7:30 p.m., WL Western HS For ticket information, go to wlcstickets.com or call 248-387-9160. WL Northern HS Performing Arts presents "David and Lisa" November 14-16, 2013 X, WL Northern HS For ticket information, go to wlcstickets.com or call 248-387-9160. WL Central HS Performing Arts presents "You Can't Take it With You" December 5-7, 2013 7:30 p.m., WL Central HS For ticket information, go to wlcstickets.com or call 248-387-9160. 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We acknowledge our role as a responsible, responsive member of the community. Being competi- tive, we must always strive to be the most respected, outstanding Jewish community publication in the nation. Our rewards are informed, educated readers, very satisfied advertisers, contented employees and profitable growth. Shabbat Lights Shabbat: Friday, Oct. 4, 6:50 p.m. Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:49 p.m. •December 10, 2013 - WL Western HS band & orchestra •December 11-12, 2013 - WL Northern HS choirs, band & orchestra •December 17-18, 2013 - WL Central HS choirs, band & orchestra •December 19, 2013 - WL Western HS choirs For ticket information, go to wlcstickets.com or call 248-387-9160. WL Northern HS Performing Arts Center to host Shabbat: Friday, Oct.11, 6:38 p.m. Shabbat Ends: Saturday, Oct.12, 7:38 p.m. Times are from Yeshiva Beth Yehudah calendar. 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