Thank you! I just personally got a kick out of the typewriter and the point of no return – – that might've been there just to amuse myself because I'm that old
haha, I’m fascinated by all of the things that us “older” people take for granted that our kids have no idea about, from technology to idioms and phrases that we say that they might take on board and know what they mean but have absolutely no concept of.
I saw an interesting video the other day of three generations of women asked to act out how to “pay for something”, “Open a car window”, “answer a phone” etc and the difference between the ages is quite stark. The world has changed so much and it’s kind of weird to think that our generation (I’m lumping us together here although I’m not sure how old you are, I’m 42) seems to have straddled the technical revolution and seen a lot come and go, but we retain all of the context.
You were born in the best decade; the first movie I saw in a theater was when I was 5 years old. It was “All The President’s Men.” I agree about the context - it is like the difference between living history and studying history.
I know we’re all probably biased to have had our formative years when we did, but I’m so glad I grew up when I did rather than now. That probably sounds very “old man” but I honestly think we had it better before everyone had a phone.
Do you recall that or were you told? It’s a refined choice for a 5 year old 😜 think my first film at the cinema was Honey I shrunk the Kids.
I remember ATPM really clearly - it was my parents' choice - if I had asked to go to a movie when I was five they probably just would've put the cartoons on the TV… but it really had an effect on me and that's part of why these days are so hard for me.
No, I agree with you about growing up in an easier time – – the affect the social media has had on my kids has been really really tilted toward the bad. And that's the problem – – it's not just the phone – – being able to call for help or send a text when you're dying of boredom at a party and need an out – – those are great things but it's the 24 / 7 pressure to be someone else – – I am really glad we didn't have that
I have trouble remembering that far back, it's great you can!
It was definitely a simpler time, there's far too much comfort and convenience now. We don't have to be bored at all and I'm only just realising that cultivating boredom is actually a skill worth learning.
Love it Boo. I used to work for the phone company and man did we ever use a lot of wire. My first blue Royale typewriter my mother bought us for high school essays. The best thing I ever did was Grade 10 typing. QWERTY The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Type that tens times. 🤣
I'm surprised the typewriter was still there! I love this "Dim your screens", such a great line to include, that really got me imagining the scene.
Thank you! I just personally got a kick out of the typewriter and the point of no return – – that might've been there just to amuse myself because I'm that old
haha, I’m fascinated by all of the things that us “older” people take for granted that our kids have no idea about, from technology to idioms and phrases that we say that they might take on board and know what they mean but have absolutely no concept of.
I saw an interesting video the other day of three generations of women asked to act out how to “pay for something”, “Open a car window”, “answer a phone” etc and the difference between the ages is quite stark. The world has changed so much and it’s kind of weird to think that our generation (I’m lumping us together here although I’m not sure how old you are, I’m 42) seems to have straddled the technical revolution and seen a lot come and go, but we retain all of the context.
You were born in the best decade; the first movie I saw in a theater was when I was 5 years old. It was “All The President’s Men.” I agree about the context - it is like the difference between living history and studying history.
I know we’re all probably biased to have had our formative years when we did, but I’m so glad I grew up when I did rather than now. That probably sounds very “old man” but I honestly think we had it better before everyone had a phone.
Do you recall that or were you told? It’s a refined choice for a 5 year old 😜 think my first film at the cinema was Honey I shrunk the Kids.
I remember ATPM really clearly - it was my parents' choice - if I had asked to go to a movie when I was five they probably just would've put the cartoons on the TV… but it really had an effect on me and that's part of why these days are so hard for me.
No, I agree with you about growing up in an easier time – – the affect the social media has had on my kids has been really really tilted toward the bad. And that's the problem – – it's not just the phone – – being able to call for help or send a text when you're dying of boredom at a party and need an out – – those are great things but it's the 24 / 7 pressure to be someone else – – I am really glad we didn't have that
I have trouble remembering that far back, it's great you can!
It was definitely a simpler time, there's far too much comfort and convenience now. We don't have to be bored at all and I'm only just realising that cultivating boredom is actually a skill worth learning.
Love it Boo. I used to work for the phone company and man did we ever use a lot of wire. My first blue Royale typewriter my mother bought us for high school essays. The best thing I ever did was Grade 10 typing. QWERTY The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Type that tens times. 🤣
Oh my gosh, I had the same typewriter!
This is fantastic!
Thank you!!
Awesome
Thank you
This is so nostalgic, Boo. I also remember and miss landlines so much.
Thank you
You missed, dare I say, parachute pants.
And mullets. Damnit.
Ouch, yet. That feels like a lost lottery ticket, Boo.