You know, I am 'only' 36, and I so totally remember those times. I have neices, nephews, little friends, that have grown up so much differently.

I remember picnics with my mom, sliding down stone slides in jeans, 'having' to go to bed when it was still light out in the summer time, playing in the snow ALL day, never really feeling the cold! Today, I have friends that don't let their kids go outside because it is 'too cold'...WHAT? Too cold??? Or, licking out bowls of batter...I never died (at least not that I know of), never using the 'new' antibacterial soaps/wipes, etc..., eating a cookie that fell on the floor (I still do this, the five second rule applies), being afraid on Parent-Teacher night...

I would like to remind everyone that while things seemed siimpler, and maybe 'better' back then, remember all the advances that have been made- especially in the area of medicene, and social issues! Progress isn't all bad..and we can keep some of those beautiful things still with us!