As I get older, I spend some of my time reminiscing, thinking, and talking about what used to be and how things have changed over the years. I have become even more aware of the changes because of the difficult challenges the
late 90’s have brought to so many in so many areas.
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There was a time
when a nickel bought two pretzels
and a handful of penny candy.
when children rode bikes and played ball
until sunset
when the family sat down to 5 o’clock supper
and discussed the events of the day
when a real live person answered the phone
and you didn’t wait on hold forever
when a fight at school meant a black eye
and detention was given for chewing gum
and when war meant hand to hand combat
and not the possible extinction of the
human race
There was a time
I miss those times.
Copyright ©2009 Maryann Blackmer
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