I'm a bit younger , although quickly learning age isn't really measured by years - but in reality is measured in miles and experience . As much as I hate to admit - recent commercials are gaining interest despite my hatred for marketing . At the age of "knowing how do to things" and any general joint pain relief voodoo is starting to intrigue , despite knowing better that most don't work . Even at an early age in the 60's one could see the general shift in society - watching the evening news with Dad and having to sit through somber silence for unexplained reasons got my attention despite my age . I remember being ordered to "take you sister to her room" meant she wasn't old enough for the war-infused news that Mr. Cronkite was intent on delivering . Later in life I understood why Dad would sometimes lean forward , hoping to catch a glimpse of his half-brother in the Navy and I quickly learned not to ask what Dad was so interested in seeing .Times really were changing , indeed...
I remember my day of bold announcement of joining Uncle Sam's Misguided Children - Dad's utter silence was deafening , even little sis knew better than to utter a single word . He never wanted me to grow up and be a mechanic like him , maybe this was a chance at a better career for me since we didn't have the income for further education - he simply asked for more detail -
"Aircraft Mechanic , EXT" I replied - might as well dropped a nuke in the living room , the result may have been less hurtful .
Sarge
I remember my day of bold announcement of joining Uncle Sam's Misguided Children - Dad's utter silence was deafening , even little sis knew better than to utter a single word . He never wanted me to grow up and be a mechanic like him , maybe this was a chance at a better career for me since we didn't have the income for further education - he simply asked for more detail -
"Aircraft Mechanic , EXT" I replied - might as well dropped a nuke in the living room , the result may have been less hurtful .
Sarge
