David, I agree with you so much about being glad you grew up when you did as I feel the same way. Why back then wasn't necessary better in a lot of ways but they were different in many good ways. When I recall all the innocent games we played that now are not considered to be politically correct or are said to not be unsuitable for children. Cops and robbers, cowboys and Indians, boys chase the girls, mumbly peg, army, and even "doctor" as toy medical bags with toy implements were very popular when I was a kid. An American ritual for most boys was when he received his first Daisy Air Rifle and then advanced to a .22. I still have my single shot .22 that my brother gave me when I was about 16. I wouldn't part with it for anything. I am sure my mother would have been referred to social services if we would have had such a thing, as she left us home alone many times unsupervised and she allowed my friend and me to walk to the neighboring town four miles away on the railroad tracks. I suppose I would have been a sexual pervert as quite often we would go skinny dipping in the near by creeks. I could go on and on, but I think all those unsupervised times taught me so many things about getting along with others, friendships, and self esteem, than anything else. So when I see Opie and Leon roaming around Mayberry all by themselves it really brings back some great nostalgic moments. Growing up in a small rural town in the 50's was the best part of my life. Thanks David, for sharing your great words.
-- Ken Anderson The Mayberry Guru 2906 May Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 www.mayberryreflections.com _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
