WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ? - Page 2

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

@on the bay We were young and had no clue what was going on around us. We were blissfully ignorant.

My husband told of when he was young and went to a matinee at the local theater with a friend. An usher came and told the boys they would have to move their seats as they were in the "section for blacks only."

He learned quite a bit that day.

"My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane."

smoochy · ‎03-10-2010

people love to remember the 1950s as such an idyllic time. It was not kinder and more gentle. Looking back,

I would say that many of the indignities and even some crimes perpetrated on others were swept under the rug or glossed over or just plain rationalized. Racial discrimination, in all of its heinous forms, was accepted by white people.
The political climate with our constant fear of Russia, led to dive-under-the-desk drills in school. I was very frightened by that.
All that said, I'm grateful to have had an upbringing that instilled manners, respect for elders and authority, and a clear moral code based on the golden rule

MICHIGAN STATE MOM

Mersha · ‎03-10-2010

I recall fear and threats being instilled in the children.

I was so upset when one of my classmates was taken out into the hallway by the teacher and paddled for some infraction. You could hear the paddle hitting them and the children crying.

I was terrified that might be me one day. I spent many nights and mornings crying about not wanting to go to school.

"My desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane."

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

@Mersha,

and all. Even as a child I was aware of racism and abuse and all kinds of awful things. Still as a child I was able to have mostly a happy childhood, at least 3/4 of the time but also witnessed bloody things and abuse of neighbors, being teargassed and 8 year olds on heroin. So yeah it wasn't all ideal for sure.

So. There we have it.

Now, to me it is like an onslaught of insanity to be honest. Well goodnight all.

Carry on. I'm sure everyone will try to outdo each other in righteousness or arrogance or prayers that have no meaning.

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

smoochy · ‎03-10-2010

@on the bay wrote:
@Mersha,
and all. Even as a child I was aware of racism and abuse and all kinds of awful things. Still as a child I was able to have mostly a happy childhood, at least 3/4 of the time but also witnessed bloody things and abuse of neighbors, being teargassed and 8 year olds on heroin. So yeah it wasn't all ideal for sure.

So. There we have it.
Now, to me it is like an onslaught of insanity to be honest. Well goodnight all.
Carry on. I'm sure everyone will try to outdo each other in righteousness or arrogance or prayers that have no meaning.

you seem bitter. I'm sorry. No more from me on this topic as I've said all I care to say.

MICHIGAN STATE MOM

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

I am not from the 50's, but am respecting each perspective as I read these subsequent posts. ❤👍 My initial thoughts and post were of the innocence of childhood in the photo, the caption, and what it was like many sunsets ago for children.❤ I really did not think in terms of color. It made me feel good just to be transported to what it was like being a child out in the street, playing with friends without a care in the world.👍

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Sassycoco · ‎08-05-2023

@SandySparkles

I feel the same ....a sense of security

I remember riding our bikes ,playing tag,kickball ,baseball ...not a care in the world.....
Has the world changed? Or do we hear about what's really going on ?

I was raised to love one another...as I have loved you ...
I honestly believe we are ALL GODS CHILDREN ....now ,I worry I possibly offend some ...I don't like the way this world is now ....I'm starting to wonder if HELL is on earth...jmo

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@Sassycoco I like how you think!😊 Everything has changed, but I am determined to change right along with it!😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

SandySparkles · ‎06-13-2010

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

I WANT days like this!❤❤❤ I LOVE❤ cartoons, and enjoy a bowl of Froot Loops on occasion, but I have MANY cares!!!😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

DottieBlue · ‎03-11-2010

What are my thoughts? My thoughts are that there was never any "good old days." Some aspects of the past were good, of course, but there were just as many serious problems then as there are today.