Once-Great Things Lost Forever

You could spend all day with neighborhood youngsters without worrying your parents

Many services we currently pay for were free. There were no beach or parking fees. However, one user recounts paying for beaches and parking nearby.

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Communication: Fewer Phones, More Conversations

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Someone remembers the fun of youth without having to grow up prematurely

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No Over-Consumption: Cherishing Little Joys

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Today's world seems transactional and shallow. Unfortunately, these values are no longer frequent.

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Movies were better then. Too many choices and content lead to mediocrity. Fewer selections meant better movies back then.

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Lifestyle and resources were superior in the past. Lack of industrialization means low air and water pollution.

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