Yep, grew up with "pop" , never soda. Thanks for making me smile, but also I feel something sad about a way of life tossed aside, like it has no more shelf life. I suspect many of the people there are happy, with friends, family, the rhythms of the seasons. This is their destiny. Just as you have yours and I have mine. Mine involved leaving. All that matters is being at peace with one's destiny, I think.
I love this kind of post, too. Also, The Overstory was so intense. I have a thing for trees, and the giants are powerful beings.
Yep, grew up with "pop" , never soda. Thanks for making me smile, but also I feel something sad about a way of life tossed aside, like it has no more shelf life. I suspect many of the people there are happy, with friends, family, the rhythms of the seasons. This is their destiny. Just as you have yours and I have mine. Mine involved leaving. All that matters is being at peace with one's destiny, I think.
I love hearing about your experiences back home. Your posts are written with such honesty and wit. Thank you for sharing so much with us.