For Those Born 1930-1979

[mike001]

There's something to reflect on. I guess life is so hectic and busy that we forget that there were also problems in those good old days. Different times, different problems. Some of those problems weren't as easy to fix as they are oday. Guess each era has it's own good and bad things.

[dukedogsmom]

I remember when I was about 11 or so, my friends and I would ride all over town on our bikes (and it's not a small town, either) We'd be gone all day to the big public pool or to the mall where we hung out at the game room. Those sure were fun days. Too bad it's not safe to do that now. Kids are missing out on a lot of adventures.

My mom used to iron everything! I have no idea how she found the time. She even ironed the sheets.

Remember catching lightning bugs and putting them in a jar? That's one of the things I remember from Tennessee. I don't think they're here in FL. I've seen them maybe once.

[sirrahbed]

My mom used to iron everything! I have no idea how she found the time. She even ironed the sheets.

mine too I remember when she taught me to iron and I was only allowed to do pillowcases and hankies. I did NOT carry on with what I learned Daughter Missy (sirrahsim) is probably going "iron? what is that??"

Remember catching lightning bugs and putting them in a jar? That's one of the things I remember from Tennessee. I don't think they're here in FL. I've seen them maybe once.

We have lightening bugs galore here in Ohio and it makes me stop and smile each season when they come out. I also have the game Sims2 Seasons and it provides fireflies and jars (yes, I am easily amused)

[Marigold2]

What a wonderful post. So many memories. Gosh I miss grape and lime Kool-aid.

[Sophist]

Maybe I just don't get it because I was born too late to make the mark, but WHY on EARTH is drinking/smoking during pregnancy lumped in with all the gooey-mushy-feel-good-nostalgia stuff?




Or do we just imagine things like fetal alcohol syndrome and such now?


There are other bits--- some of which Karen covered--- but I just don't understand why some of this is grounds for fond reminisence.