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I grew up on Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, Free to Be You and Me, Zoom and Schoolhouse Rock. Even the rigid old Catholic Church (my nemesis) got a makeover in the 70s as a result of Vatican II. (Think felt banners and folk music). Also, I was a Camp Fire Girl, which was much more “hippie granola” than Girl Scouts.
Granted Reagan and AIDS in the 80s put a dark tint on my rose-colored glasses, I still somehow believed we were headed toward a more perfect union where the “general welfare” was the goal.
The election of Barack Obama in 2008 brought those old feelings back. Justice, equality, peace, happiness, community seemed achievable.
I now feel as if I was living in a highly privileged bubble, which has been unequivocally popped.
I’d like to stay positive for the sake of my kids and grandkids, but I just don’t know if we’re going to see anything like that in my lifetime.
We’ve gone so very far in the other direction.
50 Happens 
Did you hear he’s comparing the cage to the Eiffel Tower and wants to keep it up after the fight.
Where’s the HOA when you need it?
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I did hear that. Lovely. 😟
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Not posted yet, but you and I are on the same page with this prompt. I love the way you structured this, though, very powerful to see tangible touchstones that showed we were, or really believed we were, heading into better character and kinder times.
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