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blue · 02-27-2004, 07:09 AM

I always imagined the 50's would have been a great time to grow up, post war, upbeat but still simple. A time when you could just walk in somewhere and get a job if you were a hard worker, couple channels to watch on a little round B&W TV, cruising in the cool cars with friends, girls in those little skirt & sock & ponytail numbers.

I like gadgets and tech, but damn we have every modern convenience, why are we busier than fucking ever?! I hate the pace & noise of this era. Of being available 24/7 via cell/laptop/pager. Voice mail systems, and tax forms that only CPAs can really understand. Waste, especially in all the packaging for the individually sliced, personal sized, convenient foods. The disposable mindset. Making more money than I had a right to expect, but never feeling secure.

I don't think we're bad off really, but I sure don't think we are better off.

Anyone watch Frontier House on PBS? That was a cool show. I'd love to try that...except for the whole wondering if you will survive winter thing.

02-27-2004, 07:09 AM	#6
blue Operations Operative Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern WI Posts: 739	I always imagined the 50's would have been a great time to grow up, post war, upbeat but still simple. A time when you could just walk in somewhere and get a job if you were a hard worker, couple channels to watch on a little round B&W TV, cruising in the cool cars with friends, girls in those little skirt & sock & ponytail numbers. I like gadgets and tech, but damn we have every modern convenience, why are we busier than fucking ever?! I hate the pace & noise of this era. Of being available 24/7 via cell/laptop/pager. Voice mail systems, and tax forms that only CPAs can really understand. Waste, especially in all the packaging for the individually sliced, personal sized, convenient foods. The disposable mindset. Making more money than I had a right to expect, but never feeling secure. I don't think we're bad off really, but I sure don't think we are better off. Anyone watch Frontier House on PBS? That was a cool show. I'd love to try that...except for the whole wondering if you will survive winter thing. __________________ If you spot a tornado, always remember to point at it, yell "tornado!", and run like hell.