Childhood Memories
You ever daydream of a simpler time in life? I think we all do. The time of innocence—as a carefree child. Those were the best of times. Before bills, stress, planning, deadlines... I often put on some favorite music and daydream of a simple time.
As a child growing up in the '70s, I idolized my older brother. I was like his shadow. Many times over the years, I've heard how he would answer for me when people asked my name and age. I assume I was a lil' shy and didn't talk much. Perhaps Brother wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise, Mom tells me in good humor.
Texas summers: running around playing, riding bikes, going fishing, skipping stones across the river. The blanket of stars across the skies far as the eye could see and ten times further in my imagination. The favorite playtime was Cowboys and Indians! No doubts as to who always won (cowboys, of course)! That good ole pearl handled chrome six-shooter cap gun—what a toy for a boy! I can almost smell the sulfur from the caps exploding! Finishing at night was always a favorite. Chasing fireflies (bugs that glow in the dark). Isn't that amazing and cool? Nature's creations.
Ahh, yes, the idol of every Texan boy in the '70s Evel Knievel was king! Wonder what ever happened to the king of daredevils...
If only for a moment, I am lost to the day-to-day grind of life.
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Dont understand how a first world country like America can still have the death penalty ,glad I live in Scotland ,hope you have a good lawyer now and plenty of support from family and friends .keep writing in this blog I enjoy reading these. Helen