Oh my, this made me laugh so hard. I still haven't acknowledged that much of the world sees me as "old". The old school rules probably went overboard back in the day, but it seemed like we were a pretty civil society at least. There are different rules now about words that are unacceptable and people are offended so easily these days. It's probably best for me to just not say much in public settings. LOL
You talk about being normal, I always thought I was, but what Does being normal mean to you? I think there would be many different answers to that question. As I’ve gotten older, I would rather be a Fruitloop In a world of Cheerios! Think that would really be a lot of fun, to make people wonder.
Blessings, Jan - this was a fun, Writing, As I grew up the same time as you did. It’s fun to read about the old memories.
You have such a creative flair in your writing, Jan. I so enjoyed this! Some of those statements have a sting in them for sure. I remember hearing many of them growing up. Thanks for sharing that!
Jan, this is so on target on so many levels! Thank you, it is a gift. I grew up in exactly the same way you did. However, while at university, my rebel family really came out. I marched and protested. When I became a mom, I was determined to do things differently. Now, I look back and pine for the “good old days “because I can’t abide the sloppiness of today. Thanks again for the beautifully written poem.
That is my plan - be a fruit loop in a world full of cheerios!
Oh my, this made me laugh so hard. I still haven't acknowledged that much of the world sees me as "old". The old school rules probably went overboard back in the day, but it seemed like we were a pretty civil society at least. There are different rules now about words that are unacceptable and people are offended so easily these days. It's probably best for me to just not say much in public settings. LOL
Great to take on the changing times. In this case. I prefer to be normal.
Hey, we are NORMAL! Everyone else is out of step, not us! 😂
Everything has changed SO MUCH
I never dreamed I'd be hearing some of the comments I've said as I was determined NOT to sound like my parents but here we are 😳
You talk about being normal, I always thought I was, but what Does being normal mean to you? I think there would be many different answers to that question. As I’ve gotten older, I would rather be a Fruitloop In a world of Cheerios! Think that would really be a lot of fun, to make people wonder.
Blessings, Jan - this was a fun, Writing, As I grew up the same time as you did. It’s fun to read about the old memories.
So much truth here, beautifully written as always!!
You have such a creative flair in your writing, Jan. I so enjoyed this! Some of those statements have a sting in them for sure. I remember hearing many of them growing up. Thanks for sharing that!
Jan, this is so on target on so many levels! Thank you, it is a gift. I grew up in exactly the same way you did. However, while at university, my rebel family really came out. I marched and protested. When I became a mom, I was determined to do things differently. Now, I look back and pine for the “good old days “because I can’t abide the sloppiness of today. Thanks again for the beautifully written poem.
Jan, your writing is fabulous!