Last early evening I was walking my dog by our harbor and I met a group of 16ish yr old boys fishing off the dock and eating pizza. Wow, teenagers fishing, hanging out?! Reminded me of the kids of my generation. Asked them if the pizza made nearby was any good anymore. They said no - not like before, way too expensive too and look how sk…
Last early evening I was walking my dog by our harbor and I met a group of 16ish yr old boys fishing off the dock and eating pizza. Wow, teenagers fishing, hanging out?! Reminded me of the kids of my generation. Asked them if the pizza made nearby was any good anymore. They said no - not like before, way too expensive too and look how skimpy it was. They were friendly, articulate, engaging (nice surprise). Wanted to talk to me. Complained how everything in general was not as good, too expensive, too much crime. Complained how our town had changed in a bad way and not going to get better - not like it was when they were younger (they are so young!). Told me they know it’s going to get much worse. Hate what our governor has done (Newsom - yes Cali here). Omg - seriously? Am I dreaming? I felt hope! Maybe there are better days ahead! Here’s a younger generation with eyes wide open, not afraid to express their concerns openly, noticing and experiencing the downward changes. Dissatisfied and frustrated. Remembering how good life used to be. Not wanting any of the wokeness/change being shoved down their throats. First kindred spirit type of interaction I’ve had here in years. Maybe this is a rarity but I haven’t felt this hopeful for our county’s future in a very long time. Maybe even my beautiful state’s.
Last early evening I was walking my dog by our harbor and I met a group of 16ish yr old boys fishing off the dock and eating pizza. Wow, teenagers fishing, hanging out?! Reminded me of the kids of my generation. Asked them if the pizza made nearby was any good anymore. They said no - not like before, way too expensive too and look how skimpy it was. They were friendly, articulate, engaging (nice surprise). Wanted to talk to me. Complained how everything in general was not as good, too expensive, too much crime. Complained how our town had changed in a bad way and not going to get better - not like it was when they were younger (they are so young!). Told me they know it’s going to get much worse. Hate what our governor has done (Newsom - yes Cali here). Omg - seriously? Am I dreaming? I felt hope! Maybe there are better days ahead! Here’s a younger generation with eyes wide open, not afraid to express their concerns openly, noticing and experiencing the downward changes. Dissatisfied and frustrated. Remembering how good life used to be. Not wanting any of the wokeness/change being shoved down their throats. First kindred spirit type of interaction I’ve had here in years. Maybe this is a rarity but I haven’t felt this hopeful for our county’s future in a very long time. Maybe even my beautiful state’s.