For some of the younger folks out there, it may come as a surprise to learn that there was a time when MTV played music videos all the time.  I was a college student during this magical time in the mid 80’s and I wasted  enjoyed many hours in front of the television watching some of the finest music videos ever produced studying.

My first year of college, I attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids Iowa.  Things didn’t work out so well between Coe and I left after my freshman year.  One of the best friends I’ve ever made was from that first year and for me, The Jewel of the Nile will always be about Teri, Coe College, and MTV.

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