I agree with you whole heartily but also that prices in the last few years have far outpaced salary or inflation. It's nice that someone else remembers those times. I like your analogy of the VW. Brings back memories. Yes, I was employed also as I went to school but I remember having a heck of a time supporting myself and paying for school. But thanks for the nostalgia.
Yep, I remember those days; KoolAid was a nickel a package, as was Cracker Jacks, which was our weekly treat when our parents went shopping. Twenty-five cents for a one pound loaf of bread. Penny candy that really cost only a penny. Of course in those days my father only earned maybe $3 an hour, and the money that we got from selling milk, eggs, hogs, and baling hay for neighbors who didn't have their own baler is what kept our heads above water, if only barely.Food prices. Ridiculous. Anyone remember double bubble two for a penny or 5 cent cokes. Not that I remember those times!
and told me that my eyebrows are scary. 
Our 'milk man' was my father bringing a pail of milk fresh from the cow barn up to the house to put in the refrigerator. And when a cow was too old to calve or give milk, if she didn't go to the stockyard, she went in the freezer. Aside from the milk we kept for our own use, all of it went to a local dairy co-op. We also had about a quarter-acre of garden and canned much of it's product.
I am guilty of this myself. I go on Amazon and it's so darn convenient and has all those things I always was looking for but did without until they were one click away. It's fun until the credit card comes in and I have to take a job for a bit to pay for my dalliance. Luckily my wants are smaller than they were when I was young, or I would be working two jobs as you mentioned.
Oh boy,true the convenience and window shopping with one click plays devils advocate as well-years ago if you didn't get out much you might not even know what was in or put of style,lol Now everything is shoved in your face constantly whether your watching TV or looking up a recipe online - it's the Land of temptation and for many hard to resist
No, you don't sound like an 'old lady' to me, probably because I'm older than you. Having grown up poor- excuse me, ' economically disadvantaged' in todayspeak- I still am that way. If I don't have the cash in my pocket or in the bank, I don't buy things. Yes, I shop online for what I can't find locally, but I use a prepaid debit card for it. The last thing we bought on credit was our house, and even there we paid over a quarter of the price down at closing, and paid the mortgage off in only 11 years, saving thousands in interest. When some twentysomething kid complains about college loan debt, I don't want to hear about it. I earned a scholarship, went to school under the GI Bill at a school I could afford, and worked a job that paid $1.75 an hour to boot. Too, I guess it runs in the family, as a grandnephew just graduated from college debt free because he worked jobs both in high school and college, so was able to pay his own way. People need to be able to set priorities, and learn the they don't always need to have the newest and best of everything right now, when good enough is good enough.
You can buy some awesome stuff at Walmart as well. I do cheques as well, but it is harder these days, some utilities don't take them anymore, my insurance company only takes debit or credit card. The old days are gone so you have to conform somewhat. I agree the internet is a mixed blessing. Limiting its use certainly helps. All things in moderation.
EXACTLY- all things in moderation,a healthy balance and knowing what is a " need" vs " want" .....and really I've always treated myself well,I'm not some martyr that does not think you should enjoy life or treat yourself to things you like and have sone good fun..... but if you are wise steward of "stuff" and finances you understand what you can do without,be patient,save up etc
As our financial advisor put it, we don't want to be the richest corpses in the graveyard. In fact, on the day I die, I want the last check I write to bounce.
Just wanna mention,my parents really like it but makes way too much for me. She said it was very tasty. It had sweet potato,spinach(fresh from target)ham sliced thick from the deli,and red pepper. I want to make her recipe with gnocchi but will wait til family comes
Life is tough, work is hard and nothing is easy but I wake up everyday thanking my lucky stars I got the opportunity to experience it all. I also want to say the people of TheCatSite are a cut above. Compassionate, caring and have that special quality that I wish society could adopt. Kudos to all of you and thanks for caring for our feline friends. As Susan Easterly said "People who love cats have the biggest hearts around."
Prancer, Digger, Stretch, Bashful, and Miss Eleanor say "You're welcome ".
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"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." - Elizabeth Kubler-RossBeautifully said
Happy Easter to you and all
Love from Kwik,Graycie,Bella,Sami,Max and Timmy...... you're a cut above yourself
Its going to be fine- they'll probably be fast asleep most of the time
Sending "peace" vibes across the miles
By the way, I looked up the price of Cracker Jack, and for the old-time box, it is just under a buck, while the bag is almost $3 at WallyWorld. Whether or not they still have a 'prize' I couldn't say, but if they do, it wouldn't be anything like they did in the old days- choking hazard, don't you know.
