In the mid-1970s, the author, then a second grader at Friends Seminary in Manhattan, vividly recalls an unexpected visit from John Lennon. The event was surreal, marked by a mix of excitement and nervous tension among the children. As Lennon spoke, the details of his words evaded the author but the experience stayed with her throughout life. Years later, when questioned by her daughter about the authenticity of the event, the author reflects on how easily such profound moments can fade without the documentation afforded by today's technology.
One morning in the mid-1970s, a solemn announcement came over the intercom at Friends Seminary: Noted person John Lennon is now in the meetinghouse.
I remember the hush a collective inhale and then the whispers. I'm pretty sure Lennon was dressed in black when he entered.
For years, I clung to the memory like a relic. It was one of those surreal childhood moments that made me wonder if I had imagined it.
If this had happened today, there would be mounds of evidence: blurry TikTok clips, tagged Instagram posts, shaky iPhone videos capturing every joke.
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