Thread:Alicia84/@comment-30339728-20161225010714/@comment-29193085-20170110025524

Lidewey,

I am certain you will think of something clever!

I have been told that I have an old sold/wise beyond my years many times.

I was raised by my grandparents, and we had 4 rotary phones. A black wall phone in my grandfather's garage, a cream wall phone in the kitchen, a green phone in the living room, and a black phone in my grandparent's bedroom. Each a different color. Lol. My niece and nephews wouldn't even know how to use on of those old phones. We had a record player when I was young. I remember cassettes and VHS. In elementary school, we used the first generation IBM computers with the giant floppy disc. I got my first computer and dial up internet when I was 15. My first cell phone was a basic pay as you go phone that I had bought at age 16 when I got a job and was driving. I mainly used it for emergencies. While we ironically enjoy our game and the internet, we each take the time to express gratitude and build friendships. That's pretty special.

Youngsters worry me, too. Many aren't learning life skills. Many could care less. I cannot imagine the shock some must endure when they go to college and have to somewhat take care of themselves. I can't stand to see groups of kids all texting, not even interacting with one another. Worse yet, when you see a husband and wife dining together, burying their heads in their phones. No acknowledgement for one another. That makes me sad.

Good night, all! I must go visit and gift before going to sleep. 😊