I grew up in the 1960s and 70s.
We have had a tradition over the years where we offer a Happy New Year greeting after heading out to the beach and carving in the sand. Thought about making a card to send of the one above this year.
The numbers are getting too big now. I am from the last century. I believe it was a simpler time and that many aspects of American culture were better then.
When I was a kid, reality TV was The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau:
Take me back to about 1975 and I’m good.
This kind of 1975:
The Old Days – People Would Exchange A Wave
Things to be happy with, no matter the year:
A walk on the beach, in the woods, or near a pond.
Watching dogs at play. Your pets.
A scenic drive.
Christmas Past
Christmas Tree – USMC Okinawa – 1980
Possibly of interest:
Most And Least Meaningful Federal Holidays
Old Man Blog category:
Thoughts on changes in American culture relating to those born roughly in the late 50s & early 60s.
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