People were more civil to one another, children were raised with manners to be respectful, technology is great, but is had made people less socialized, children are suffering from obesity because they sit in front of their computers or on their phones and don't go out and play. Life seemed simpler back when I was a kid.
'Everything' was made in USA, when I was a kid I used to wonder 'don't they make anything in Canada'? Now 'everything' is made in China -that's ten times worse. Quality wise.
I enjoyed the absence of mobile phones, more personal privacy, not having people being resentful if they can't contact you instantly.
I liked that there was a ridiculous innocence - but looking back, it was naïve. We (my social milieu) believed we could save the world by alerting it to the dangers of global warming, and by choosing to live a green life. We had no idea how powerful the forces of denial would be.
In my life, the good old days seem to come and vanish each year. People I love are all dead, people I meet at work leave, it's a constant canvass of time passing me by. I have to stay detached, because it is heartbreaking to leave each soul or be left by them. I know I have a heart and deep feelings, because I care about each one.
I liked the feeling that nothing could harm me. I have not felt that since I left Northlake when I was 46.
It's true. When we reach a certain age our parents die. Some of our friends and former lovers die. People change and move away; distance slowly eats away the relationships. Yet we need to keep on loving because this is what keeps us resilient and sane. We need to maintain an open heart, let new people in, not close down in fear of loss and pain. I like your brave heart, Sharona.
As a younger-ish child when I first saw this show, i was immediately drawn to Edith. Even as a younger-ish boy, I found her as an incredibly strong and truly loving person. As an adult, my admiration for her has only increased. :)
I answered your question with Edith because your question reminded me of "All in the Family" ' s opening theme.
EDIT: Woops-- I see this clip includes the opening to "Archie Bunker's Place," too :)
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I liked George Jefferson - I used to do a George Jefferson walk when I went through the bad part of town and no one would mess with me. Cheers and happy first weekend of the New Year!
Before the internet and cell phones, not only was it possible to be 100% unreachable for many hours at a time or even many days or weeks at a time, it was equally possible that others had no expectations of you being reachable.
WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH 