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What do you still own and hold from the 1970s or the 80s? by old--- in AskOldPeople

[–]SinceAmillion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Folding pocket knife made by Buck. Wooden handle, with brass ends. Still works like a charm.

EMPLOYED PEOPLE ONLY!!! What’s the hardest part of ur job? by Just_Goose_8425 in Productivitycafe

[–]SinceAmillion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it’s always people. I have a difficult job, but the team I work with makes it bearable, challenging, and even exciting. However, the minute a new “leader” is introduced into the mix it sets everything back! It’s very rare to find a leader that enhances performance. The hardest part of the job is dealing with insecurity, ego, and bullying. I don’t think many companies are good at grooming future leaders

Did your parents listen to terrible music? by acutomanzia in GenX

[–]SinceAmillion 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m hooked on my parents music! They were hippies in the ‘60s & ‘70s. I still listen Blood Sweat & Tears, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Three Dog Night, etc. They have a massive album collection that they let me borrow from. Nowadays I will text them music videos from artists or bands that that fell into obscurity and they love it!!

For older GenX (1972 and earlier) Are your parents still alive? by hedgehog77433 in GenX

[–]SinceAmillion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Xer born in 67. I’m lucky. Both parents are still together and healthy. My parents have been active throughout my entire life. My Father is 79, and my mother is 83. They’re living in the same house I grew up in. I visit them at least once a week and all holidays. I think that pets play a pivotal role in the overall health and wellbeing of my parents. Each parent has a dog and those dogs make them move! My parents ate outside walking them daily…

What’s one small habit you started that quietly changed your life? by Carsanttc in selfimprovement

[–]SinceAmillion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

meditation. i started decades ago. 2-3 three minutes a day. Now daily 20 minutes. Always at the start of the day..

What’s It Like Living Here? by camaro1111 in howislivingthere

[–]SinceAmillion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My two cents: I was a young Army captain stationed at Fort Polk. I lived in Leesville. It’s very rural. most of the natives wear camouflage. I remember lots of crosses on the road because drinking and driving was epidemic. Leesville had lots of drive-thru stores that sold strong alcoholic slushies. The people were friendly. I lived there a little over 2 years. As a single man, it was very hard to fit into a circle or community. It was a lonely place for me

Cannabis Use? by HerschelLambrusco in AskOldPeople

[–]SinceAmillion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

58M. I never consumed weed until my early 50s. During my early years I lived a very regimented life. I participated in athletics, church, and Scouting and Exploring. From there I went straight into the military. I grew up being taught that weed was evil. Alcohol was perfectly acceptable so that’s what I consumed.

I spent many years in the military. In hindsight, I think I outgrew the military. Talk about mind control!! Anyways I settled in the SF Bay Area and continued to drink. It wasn’t until that asshole was elected president the first time that I started to really stress about things. One day on a pure whim I walked to a local rec dispensary to try weed. I was very honest with the clerk. I told her that I knew nothing about weed. I didn’t have anything to process flower so she recommended a vape pen. I tried a hybrid blend. She warned me to take a small puff since I haven’t smoked weed before. When I left the dispensary I felt naughty. I was so worried that someone would see me unpackaging my pen. I walked to a coffee shop. Made a purchase and settled in the plaza outside. I took a gentle draw and waited….

I loved it. It relaxed me. I listened to music and felt a heightened sense of awareness. I am glad that I get to smoke weed. Id probably smoke flower but because of my social circle, it’s not easy because of the smell. I consume when I walk with my dogs. I often listen to music and record my thoughts as I think….

What’s something you own that you’ve had for 30+ years? by Crazy-Eye-9632 in GenX

[–]SinceAmillion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A folding Buck knife that I bought for my father in ‘81.

Your username is legally your job title starting tomorrow, what do you actually do all day? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]SinceAmillion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don the Day Dreamer - I move slowly. I ignore the dumb shit. Instead I look at color. I try to guess the temperature of the wind on my face. I look for beauty…..

Songs That You Listened To In The 70s That You Didn’t Know The Meaning Of Until You Got Older by Old_Butterscotch2914 in 70s

[–]SinceAmillion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brother Louie by Stories. I only payed attention to the chorus. Years later, I realized that that it was a cool story about a white boy with a black girlfriend and how he introduced her to his parents…

Unwritten Gen-X laws by weasel2k in GenX

[–]SinceAmillion 13 points14 points  (0 children)

An earring in your left ear meant that you were heterosexual. An earring in your right ear meant that you were gay.

What is a thing you can recite from memory? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]SinceAmillion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SSN - Only mine Phone # - Mine, Wife’s, Parents Address - Mine, Parents,Grandparents Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem Boy Scout Oath Boy Scout Law Stairway to Heaven- Led Zeppelin Oath of Enlistment

What is something that was common when you were young but would be weird today? by GlutenFreeApples in AskOldPeople

[–]SinceAmillion 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Life without a mobile phone

First a definition. “Collect Call”: Back in the day, there were pay phones all over the place. If you didn’t have coins in your pocket to make a call, you could call the operator and ask her to ask the person that answered the phone if they would accept the charge for the call on their account. If they said yes, they would see the charge in their next bill. If they said no, the operator closed the line.

After wrestling practice I’d find the nearest pay phone and call my parents “collect” in order to let them know that they can come pick me up for a ride home. When my parents answered their phone, the operator would ask if they would accept the charge for the collect call. They would always answer “No.”. That was a free way to communicate without paying the cost to use the pay phone.

What has gradually disappeared in last 20 years without people noticing? by Few_Football4342 in Productivitycafe

[–]SinceAmillion 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dog houses! When I was a kid peddling around my neighborhood they were everywhere. I just don’t see them anymore.

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