The Blog of P.U.R.E. and Sue Scheff

Are you confused why this is title 1985? Didn’t we just rock into 2010? Yes we did! What happened 25 years ago? A quarter of a century ago: The cost of a postage stamp went up to .22 cents on 2/17/85 from .20 cents. Ronald Reagan (Republican) was our President. Super Bowl – San Francisco d. Miami (38-16) World Series – Kansas City d. St. Louis Cardinals (4-3) NBA Championship- LA Lakers d. Boston (4-2) Rock Hudson dies of AIDS at age 59. He’s the first major star to fall victim to the disease. Madonna launches her first road show, the Virgin Tour. Miss America: Sharlene Wells (UT) Hit Movies: Kiss of the Spider Woman, Out of Africa, Prizzi’s Honor, The Color Purple Books: Robert Bly, Loving a Woman in Two Worlds -Keri Hulme, The Bone People -Larry McMurtry, Lonesome Dove Record of the Year: “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” Tina Turner Album of the Year: Can’t Slow Down, Lionel Richie (Motown) Song of the Year: “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” Graham Lyle and Terry Britte...