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Sitting on the front porch, waving to passers-by, or strolling around the block, stopping to talk to the neighbors, all while children played together outside.
Old times? I resemble that remark. A more serious response would be people were more neighborly. At least that was my perception. There’s a lot of distrust between strangers these days. I don’t recall it being so insular back then.
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Paper. Getting a postcard in the mail or an invitation to someone’s birthday party. Love letters. Valentine’s Day cards.
Critical thinking skills.
Sitting on the front porch, waving to passers-by, or strolling around the block, stopping to talk to the neighbors, all while children played together outside.
Reading comprehension.
Self respect.
Promptness, i.e. being on time for things.
The aspiration to vote for hope rather than hate.
Kindness.
Pausing before speaking.
Keeping in touch. Making others feel important to you.
Old times? I resemble that remark. A more serious response would be people were more neighborly. At least that was my perception. There’s a lot of distrust between strangers these days. I don’t recall it being so insular back then.