The Good New Days
Since our daughter turned 16 a few days ago, I've fretted about the evils in the world she lives in. Found myself longing for the good old days...and then I realized how many things are better now than when I was her age...
o The internet brings any information we need to us, instantly. Remember the computer on the original Star Trek TV series? We have that now, and assume its presence like it was electricity or running water.
o I was not informed about birth control, STDs, date rape, or addictive behaviors. D.A.R.E. was the "Reefer Madness" movie. Alcohol use was not only accepted - it was required.
o We now have front, side, upper, lower and lateral air bags. Used to have sheet metal...loved them chrome horn rings!
o We also have ABS, traction control and [coming soon] proximity control. Used to have drum brakes that faded after one use...PUMP!! PUMP!!
o Overt racism is not acceptable. It used to be...
o Now many, many entertainment choices, versus three networks and local TV. Big innovation: UHF!
o Now digital music, versus scratchy, temperamental vinyl disks or tape that broke.
o Now higher levels of self knowledge regarding eating habits and health.
o Interstate highways.
o Michael Jordan.
o NTI meds - hey, who knows how many lives have been saved from suicide or homicide?
o Cardiac cath procedures.
o Picture IDs.
o Lintless pants pockets.
Life is indeed...good. I would not want to go back, would you?
o The internet brings any information we need to us, instantly. Remember the computer on the original Star Trek TV series? We have that now, and assume its presence like it was electricity or running water.
o I was not informed about birth control, STDs, date rape, or addictive behaviors. D.A.R.E. was the "Reefer Madness" movie. Alcohol use was not only accepted - it was required.
o We now have front, side, upper, lower and lateral air bags. Used to have sheet metal...loved them chrome horn rings!
o We also have ABS, traction control and [coming soon] proximity control. Used to have drum brakes that faded after one use...PUMP!! PUMP!!
o Overt racism is not acceptable. It used to be...
o Now many, many entertainment choices, versus three networks and local TV. Big innovation: UHF!
o Now digital music, versus scratchy, temperamental vinyl disks or tape that broke.
o Now higher levels of self knowledge regarding eating habits and health.
o Interstate highways.
o Michael Jordan.
o NTI meds - hey, who knows how many lives have been saved from suicide or homicide?
o Cardiac cath procedures.
o Picture IDs.
o Lintless pants pockets.
Life is indeed...good. I would not want to go back, would you?
posted by John Bernat @ 1:01 AM
1 Comments:
At Thu Sep 09, 10:37:00 AM PDT,
Anonymous said…
I would only want to go back to buy Microsoft at it's IPO price of $.55 - then I would truly be enjoying the "good old days" today!
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