Good old days become a new, exciting world

To the editor:

They were called the good old days, and that is exactly what they were. The current terrorism reminds me of times without fear.

Imagine, if you can, walking late at night when there were no street lights and knowing you were safe from bodily harm. A full moon at times gave a glimmer of light.

Its seems like only yesterday when a small hand fan was the only means of keeping cool.

I wonder what the reaction of children would be today if all toys were limited to a few. I remember the days when children had to create their own pleasures. Playing house with dolls was a common pastime. Also, summer would not be complete without making mud pies.

Summer was the time for changing from long, bulky underwear into lighter garments.

Food poisoning in the early 1900s was rarely heard of. Vegetables were grown and cooked at home. You couldn't beat the taste of eggs gathered daily from the hens' nests.

I have just touched on life in the early 1900s. It is for sure the world was not meant to stand still. We have moved into a different era, a beautiful and exciting one with creative and fresh minds, excellent skills and new and interesting adventures. A whole new world lies ahead.

Will there be time for me to enjoy it? Only one will know the answer.

PAULA E. KEMPE

Cape Girardeau