Posted by shar on November 26, 2002, at 23:16:37
In reply to Please read if you're over 40...or under : ), posted by Phil on November 26, 2002, at 17:09:52
Also, being taught what to do about snakes and tarantulas, poison ivy/oak if you ran across them...not just being kept inside to avoid them. And, tornadoes, too.
Treehouses, putting pennies on railroad tracks, following a creek as far as you could, explosions at science fairs (big smile through soot-blackened face), learning that you don't take a bone away from a dog to play fetch (and no law suit to follow).
OTHER people's parents telling YOUR parents what you did wrong. And, getting in trouble for it, too. There always seemed to be a watchful eye around...dang it!
Trick or treating without fear.
Summer nights with someone's dad telling scary stories (flashlight under the chin).
Yup. A whole different time it was.
Shar
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