Hindsight and adulthood have altered my perspective, but when I reflect on my childhood, my daily activities offer clues about what life was like. Here are a few snapshots of growing up in suburban Dallas-Fort Worth in the 1970s and ‘80s: Rocking that '70s bowl cut, turtleneck and jacket, I have always been a fashionable … Continue reading Back in my day
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The best day ever
My family moved from Bedford, Texas, to Lake Wales, Florida, in the summer of 1982. For a 12-year-old kid, that summer had been a good one. I finished sixth grade and was preparing to transition to junior high school. I had a season pass for the Six Flags Over Texas theme park. My family had … Continue reading The best day ever
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