In recognizing changes over time, we have seen and experienced, are now encountering, and foreseeing in the future certain differences over the generations and timeline. I recently came across some material a friend had sent to me and find it meaningful and that which I can identify. I am sure too that many can and will be able to relate.
Much like how our communication methods and abilities change over the generations, our “yesterdays, today and ‘in-the-years-ahead-of-us,’” are all events on a moving timeline. The same applies to our work, our businesses, social activities, habits and life in general.
Here is something that was brought to my attention recently and may allow some of the thoughts to be stirred and to analyze where we were, where we are, and where we are going. Even while we are here and are able to read this post online, it goes to show we have come a long way in connecting and relaying a message to others worldwide over the generations.
For those who have experienced some of these, does it not seem so long ago?
For those who were born in the later years, can you believe or even imagine that is how life had been?
Enjoy and allow the thoughts of imagination to flow as you read.
No matter what our kids and the new generation think about us,
WE ARE AWESOME !!!
OUR Lives are LIVING PROOF !!!
To Those of Us Born
1925 – 1975:
At the end of this email is a quote of the month by Jay Leno.
If you don’t read anything else, please read what he said.
Very well stated, Mr. Leno.
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TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE
1930s, ’40s, ’50s, ’60s and ’70s!!
First, we survived being born to mothers who may have smoked and/or drank
While they were pregnant.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested for diabetes.
Then, after that trauma, we were
put to sleep on our tummies
In baby cribs covered
With bright colored lead-based paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets,
And, when we rode our bikes,
We had baseball caps,
Not helmets, on our heads.
As infants and children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.
Riding in the back of a pick- up truck on a warm day was always a special treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle, and no one actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter, and bacon.
We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And we weren’t overweight.
WHY?
Because we were always outside playing…that’s why!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day,
as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.
No one was able to reach us all day.
–And, we were OKAY.
We would spend hours building
Our go-carts out of scraps
And then ride them down the hill,
Only to find out we forgot the brakes.
After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Play Stations, Nintendo™s and X-Boxes. There were
No video games, no 150 channels on cable,
No video movies or DVDs,
No surround-sound or CDs,
No cell phones,
No personal computers,
No Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS
And we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut,
Broke bones and teeth,
And there were no lawsuits
From those accidents.
We would get spankings with wooden spoons, switches, ping-pong paddles, or just a bare hand,
and no one would call child services to report abuse.
We ate worms, and mud pies; Made from dirt, and
The worms did not live in us forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls, and
-although we were told it would happen- we did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend’s house and knocked on the door or rang the bell,
or just walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts
And not everyone made the team.
Those who didn’t had to learn
To deal with disappointment.
Imagine that!!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of.
They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers,
Problem solvers, and inventors ever.
The past 50 to 85 years have seen an explosion of innovation and new ideas.
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.
If YOU are one of those born
Between 1925-1970,
CONGRATULATIONS!
You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own good.
While you are at it, forward it to your kids,
so they will know how brave and lucky their parents were.
Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn’t it ?
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The quote of the month
By
Jay Leno:
“With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?”
For those that prefer to think that God is not watching over us…go ahead and delete [ignore] this.
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We have seen many changes take place and what is yet to come is only the progress of being transformed over the generations timeline. I found this thought-provoking and perhaps others may see what a big difference occurred over the last several years.
Job 8:7-9 reads:
Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be. Ask the former generation and find out what their ancestors learned, for we were born only yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow.
May you have a joyous day embracing all the good things in life. As always, I would appreciate your comments, and your sharing or to re-tweet with others too.
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Nelly
A time line that is written throughout the ages of scientific advancements and life transitions. That is one heck of a wrap sheet. We have gone through a heck of alot and a lot has changed since then and now.
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Hi Steven,
Yes, much has changed over the years and I started to think about certain things used to be when these facts were brought to my attention.
Thanks for visiting here.
Aloha,
Nelly
Hi Nelly,
Thanks for sharing… this brought back many memories! I’m 1962 baby boomer… it was what… I’m a baby boomer… Get Outta here!
Crazy how fast life goes by…
Take care,
Christina
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Hi Nelly,
You’re right, we live in such a different world. I was born in 1976 but still feel that my childhood was vastly removed form the kids growing up in the 90′s with playstations, emergence of mobile phones etc…
Compared to the generations before me it really is a different world all together! I wonder what the future will hold?
Thanks for sharing!
Jym
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Hi Christina,
When I first read this, I could not help but reflect on many of the things that once were which are now long past and in the books of history. It is like taking a quick trip back in time.
Thanks for visiting.
Aloha,
Nelly
Hi Jym,
Time really has taken us all onto that life road of progress filled with changes. I cannot say I recall or experienced everything listed, however, amazed by the contrasting lifestyles and views over the decades or generations.
It is a good reflection that what was once before has changed and developed into the contemporary trends of today. Just as how we are able to connect with one another here, there are always continuous changes as we grow with and in each day of our lives.
Thanks for your comments.
Aloha,
Nelly
Hi Nelly,
I had goose bumps when reading this, thanks for sharing. You are right, life seemed to a little bit easier formerly, however every generation had their struggles and in hindsight, each period in time was regarded as “good old time” in hindsight. So why not declaring the good new time today, in the here and now, when we will say this in 20 years anyway about today, with the words “good old time” ?
By the way, I was born in 1970 – after this year, birth rates in Germany started decreasing tremendously. It is said because of the “anti-baby-pill” and the loosening of moral and social “rules”.
Thanks again for sharing this inspiring post !
Take care
Oliver
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Hi Nelly,
Thanks for this post. I was born in 1970 so this was a refreshing walk down memory lane. I laugh at how many parents, including myself, are so neurotic over things they perceive to be dangerous to their kids. Growing up my parents weren’t nearly as neurotic, and there weren’t nearly as many safety precautions surrounding EVERYTHING pertaining to kids. Amazingly, we all grew up to be fine.
This was great! I will be sharing this with family and friends.
Angie
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Thank you Oliver!
I know we are in a totally different era from what was once before, and yet do have to look forward as we continue on with the inevitable changes that comes along with life.
Interestingly and possibly true as you stated that if we project 20 years down the road, perhaps in reference to today may be regarded as “the good old time.”
Thanks again and appreciate your comments.
Nelly
Hi Angie,
Thank you for your thoughts and comments here. This does seem to bring back thoughts of how things used to be once upon a time. So true that there are many things today that are less common or perhaps even unheard of, yet we all can see that life is constantly in motion with inevitable changes.
Much appreciation for your visiting and commenting.
Aloha,
Nelly
Hey Nelly,
I think I’ve done all of those things except broken a bone (almost broke my neck one time though) and yes we did stay out all day and play till it was dark. Some of my friends didn’t have phones. It didn’t matter, phones were for adults anyway.
Love your post Nelly,
Coach Freddie
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Nelly,
What a thought provoking post. I have often marveled at the fact that I survived childhood, given all of the potential for disaster. And the sad truth is, not all baby boomers did survive.
For those of us who did, we carry with us a strong resilience, and the learned ability to handle change. We’ve certainly seen enough of it!
Stored in my trunk is a spiral notebook full of phone messages. It’s a souvenir of sorts from the early 80′s when I lived in a house full of friends. Who would have thought then, before answering machines, voice mail or mobile phones, that it would become obsolete?
We have so many options for communicating now. Yet it’s not the method that really matters. It’s the message. Always, the message.
Thanks for your intriguing post.
Jan
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Hi Coach Freddie,
Thanks for your comments here. It sure is neat as we can reflect on some of those things of the past. Can’t say I have seen or been aware of some of those, yet find it amazing how times have changed.
Aloha,
Nelly
Hi Jan,
Thanks for visiting and for sharing your thoughts and comments.
I know we have all come a long way with all the changes over the years. So true that those who have lived through certain time eras do have those memories and symbols of those days just as you described of your spiral notebook. Yes, I remember that one.
Much appreciation and Aloha to you!
Nelly