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I wasn't around in the 1930s, but I do remember the late 40s. Yup, I'm starting to get older than dirt.
My memories of the late 40s and the 50s are nice. Life seemed to be kinder, friendlier, simpler. And it probably was for many of us. I do realize for some in the U.S. those were not the best of times, but I can only speak for myself. And heck, what does a little girl know. I remember the Korean War and also remember my Pop being away for several weeks while doing Reserve duty. I remember "Give 'em hell, Harry (Truman)." It was a time when playing during the summer under a blanket draped over a hammock was really the best, especially when also playing "telephone" with the "can and string" set up. It was also a time when I would occasionally get a ride home from grade school in a car that had a rumble seat. Now, that was fun!
It was a time when people actually spoke to one another without earphones hanging from their ears. No email or texting back then. You had something to say to someone, you actually spoke to them. People even held books while reading (I still do--love the feel of a book in my hands). Phone calls in my town went through an operator. Our number was 5204M. Pretty simple, huh?
Kids actually spent time outside playing or trying not to get caught while doing something just a bit naughty. No guns, no drugs in my kid's world. Kids were in good shape too. I don't remember any fat kids back then. Kids learned how to interact with one another, face to face, and not over an Internet, iPhone or some other dehumanizing instrument. No wonder there is so much misunderstanding among so many groups in the U.S. today--these people likely have forgotten how to, or perhaps never learned how to, socialize in a personal way. Folks seem to be unable to resolve differences in civilized ways. No respect.
Please, don't get me wrong, twitter, etc. have led to very important and needed initiatives. But there has to be some balance. Put your iPhone, Blackberry, etc. down for several hours a day. Try to enjoy and experience the real world around you and not live your life in some artificial, and often meaningless, reality. Just take those earphones out of your ears. Get outside and look up at the sky. Get some sun. Listen to the sounds around you. Talk to people.
Well, I guess it's time to get off my soapbox. Gotta get dressed and shove off to my local green market. Have to catch up on the local news and gossip.
Thanks for dropping by and make sure you have a good one.
Comments (20)
odile
This is a very nice scene. You created a great atmosphere here.
crunch01
ohhhhhhh well I remember the late 60s as a kid and it was that way in my neighborhood also!! yes the tech is way cool now but it has unfortunately cause a reality disconnect with many... soo sad! BTW this render ROCKS goldie it is perfection defined! saved for a desktop! you take care ;o)
Orinoor
Thanks for the reminder! I haven't really changed, just moved from my nose in a book, to my nose pressed against a computer screen....guess it's time to go build a fort in the backyard! Great image!
magnus073
What a wonderful image Barb, it really takes you back. Although I wasn't around back then, I totally agree with your thoughts on what a better and simpler time it was
anitalee
Excellent
ginb
nice vintage scene thanks
tulipe
Wonderful scene with a great atmosphere to it!
mgtcs
Ahhh...splendid creation dear Barb, superb vintage feeling, gorgeous render and textures, fine render! Very well done!
flavia49
fantastic POV and scene
zaigodou
Great 1930 scene!!!! I like Steinbeck!!!!! Very beautiful!!!!
Wolfmanw
Super image
jclP
very nice scene
drifterlee
Cool scene. I hear you, Goldie. I was born in 1951 so Eisenhower was president, I believe. But cell phones? What are those, LOL!
Cimaira
Bravo!! I loved your soapbox speech and agree with every word! Yeah, I'm heading toward old as dirt myself, rofl. I love this scene you've created, beautiful details and great sepia tones.
JuliSonne
Exquisit scene...wonderful remake the old times
loligagger
Great image and very true words!!!!!!!!!
Blush
Are you sure you and I weren't joined at the hip and just didn't know it? LOL I did the same things you did as a kid.........only we played Kick The Can a lot...Red Rover Red Rover...let's roll Susie over.....LOL....caught lightning bugs in a mason jar and punched holes in it so they could blink in my bedroom all night........ Had a 2 party phone line......some talked forever and we couldn't get the phone but I was nosy and listened in he he.......had to go outside and turn the televison that had an antenna...and holler hey hold it there it's perfect...then go back out again when you turned to another station........had rotary phones..... on the wall with a cord........hadn't invented desk phones then....hung clothes on the line wash day in a ringer washing machine....got an old maple syrup can and got water from grandparents well.........had to go to the outhouse to poop LOL kids today wouldn't dare do that.........only had 13 channels on the telly and all in black and white................didn't bother to lock the door.....who had anything back then to steal...........walked the streets late at night with fear of getting attacked or robbed..........played Hide n Seek...Barbie and Ken...I had (have) original Barbie and their cardboard dream home LOL...My fun thing was going to the library once a week with my dad on Sat....I fell in love with Nancy Drew LOL........and The Hardy Boys.........but loved Nancy Drew and her partners in crime..have an old old orginal book Secret of the Old Clock the copyright is 1959 complete with black and white pics in the book:) picked green striped apples from orchard.......picked blackberries and ate half of them on the way home hehe............tummy ache afterwards.....played Old Maid..Pick up Sticks...Monopoly..sat on the front porch in the swing and visited sometimes up until 11pm at night..........for me being a teen that was big time ROFLOL so now i will quit rambling..did I put in anything you forgot LOL? Thank you for taking me back in time a bit and lighten the mood....I am doing so so............Got no heard from coroner...they have the death certificate of my hubby but got to send it first to Frankfort before I get it........so much read tape with his pension plan etc.............he did have a massive heart attack..........had Xanax in his system but was prescribed legal by his Dr...and he told me he did not suffer at all.........it was quick.....i should be relieved I suppose.........feel angry because he was taken from me way to early................was preparing me not him..............but can't get him back no matter how much I want too..........he got called in for 2 different jobs 2 days after his funeral........I busted out in a cry..........the funeral home director had me a beautiful oil painting done of him an 18 X20 so quiet big...looks like he could talk to you...........and oh that is when the dreams started...........but won't go into now.......if you want to hear will you send me a site mail...................and hopefully we can exchange phone numbers and I could give you a call..........? Steve aka eekdog called me today............he really has a nice voice and was so sweet..............and I called and talked to CBSmiley still haven't touched his top drawer with all his papers.......important ones on top.......nor his sock drawer.........just can't handle all that right now......... But I love this image......................and also the sepia tones in it as well................and I do want to thank you for taking me back to the golden oldies.............and oh I forgot Went to drive in movies..........and had to put the speaker in the car window to listen LOL and walk down to the concession stand to get a soda popcorn or jelly bellies.....and a big hunky slice of a pickle dog roflol.......... This is a fav with me..................Hope lil Chole is up and running..Winston sensed something wasn't right in the air......and Bruce took him to the house where Danny was at..........my house........he stayed there at night due to neighbor hood break ins...and let him smell....after that he was okay but still sensed the strange feeling in the air........will hear my son in the car which was hubby's and mine and he hops up in the bed........dogs are so smart..........some people don't give them enough credit but they sense things.............Winston even follows me into the bathroom now and watches until I am............never did that before..........but does now........... Okay I am done..........honest this time.........LOL love it.........it's a fav with me.......... Give me a site mail K? Love n hugs Your sis Susan~ Bet this looks like a novel roflol.................:)
ontar1
Awesome scene, just love it, outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
adrie
Great composed scene and pov my friend, excellent work.
Richardphotos
all I recall from the Forties is playing and hearing my mother tell me not to talk to my father when he came by for an unknown reason.I was alive only 6 years of the forties