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2010 Almanac
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Realizing that times, attitudes and conditions change, I still enjoy remembering the things that I grew up with and marvel at the things that we have now that were not even imagined in my early years.
When I was born there were no credit cards, personal computers, ballpoint pens, FM radios, CD's or the Internet. Guys wearing earrings were unheard of, and as I grew up we listened on the one radio in our house to the Big Bands, Jack Benny and fireside chats by the President.
Pizza Hut, McDonald's and instant coffee were not yet a reality. We had 5 & 10 cent stores where you could actually buy things for 5 and 10 cents. Ice cream, phone calls, rides on a street car and a Pepsi or Coke were all a nickel. You could buy a new Chevy Coupe for $600 but who could afford one? Too bad, because gas was only 11 cents a gallon then.
In my day 'grass' was mowed, 'coke' was a cold drink, 'pot' was something your mother cooked in, 'rock music' was a grandmother's lullaby, 'aids' were helpers in the Principal's office and 'software' wasn't even a word. Man had not yet invented panty hose, air conditioners, dishwashers or clothes dryers, because clothes were hung out to dry in the fresh air.
None of this is meant to imply that the past is better than the present or vice versa. Each new generation should learn from each other. Some things that could and should be shared are respecting and loving our mother and father as well as our parents loving their children; setting aside Sundays or other times for going to church as a family; living by the Ten Commandments and helping those in need and visiting with family, neighbors and friends. Using good judgment and common sense in our everyday living as well as standing up and taking responsibility for our actions should be a way of life for all of us.
What a difference it would make in our lives if we all tried to live simply, love generously, care deeply and speak kindly.
Forever in my heart,
Notable Days
February, 2010
Feb. 2..................Groundhog Day
Feb. 2.Purification (Candlemas)
Feb. 8..................Boy Scout's Day
Feb. 14...........St. Valentine's Day
Feb. 15.................Presidents' Day
Feb. 16................Shrove Tuesday
Feb. 16.......................Mardi Gras
Feb. 17................Ash Wednesday
Feb. 21........First Sunday in Lent
Feb. 24, 26, 27..........Ember Days
