I watched the sun come up this morning as I took a short walk down the road in front of the house. There is nothing like a little walk in the early hours of morning to bring back memories. I have always heard that old folks like to think (and talk) about the past. I think the reality of it might be that we have lived through much that the next generations will never know and we want to share...or maybe teach or even brag a bit. I like to recall life when folks talked about the weather forecast and complained when the weather man got it wrong.

On Sunday, we always had company or went to visit folks, Sunday was a day of rest. A meal was shared but mom never sat and ate with us. She waited on us and when we were finished, she sat down and ate whatever was left.

In school, we began each day with a prayer, and the worst thing that ever happened in the classroom occurred on report card day. We never heard words like race, racist or racism. We didn't have time to notice the skin color of some of our playmates. Heck, we didn't notice the difference between boys and girls, even as we were skinny dipping together in the river. That stuff happened about the same time as acne.

My kids don't really enjoy my stories. They start glancing at each other smugly. They pretend to listen for awhile, and then they add just enough to let me know, they already heard that one. Tonight, I'm going to meet friends to talk about my walk this morning. If my lady friends have ever heard it before, they won't remember.

I love to listen to the stories told by those years ahead of me..We think we are so hard done by, we have no idea..Memories should be recorded forever, especially when noone wants to hear them...The learnings within those stories are good ones...Awesome mowildflower..

charming..and the last line finishes it perfectly

Agree, Awesome...I liked

I find myself telling my kids the stories my great gran father told me of the town my family is from. It's only a few miles from us and I think it's important for them to know our heritage. Morning walks or hikes are the best I think. Thank you for sharing

Thanks, I appreciate the comments.

mo,

this is a complete statement of our times. Thank you for speaking on all our behalfs, those of us who reside in your age category. I'm proud to be one of those chaps.

Well done! So very, very well said, mo.

tomo / Ireland

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