I was born in a time when there was still a lot of respect for fellow human beings.
People spent more time together and cared more about each other.
I remember that a black and white TV was of great value.
It was in the time of the Polygoon news, Laurel & Hardy, Floris and others.
Suddenly color television came, that was really cool.
The news and entertainment programs on TV disappeared like snow in the sun and were replaced by one-sided media and repeated, copied TV programs.
I hardly watch television anymore. But when Max Verstappen is on the screen, I sit in front of the tube.
When I was in primary school, I walked about forty minutes to school (and back) with my classmates.
In those days, long walks were almost common.
We didn't get any pocket money. You only got a present from your parents for your birthday.
For my 10th birthday I got a folding bike, which I was very happy with.
Finally I didn't have to walk to school anymore.
My father took my pregnant mother to the hospital on a cargo bike so she could give birth to my oldest brother.
We didn't have a car, but we did have a Solex. It was impossible to transport my mother on a Solex.
Solex was a common means of transport at the time.
Today it is more of an attraction item including Sightseeing tours on this nostalgic means of transport.
Scooters have been modernized these days.
On the street we played can-kicking, elastic bands, ball games on the sidewalk. In the evenings with the family, goose board, cards.
Communication is now called Mainstream and there is little real communication left.
I appreciate the respect and the time of that time, the nostalgia that "happiness was very common then".
For us, rice was our daily food. I learned to eat potatoes. And now I am a fan of them.
Delicious in Dutch style! There are more than 4,000 potato varieties worldwide.
The choice is enormous. This also applies to the different types of rice and the many dishes you can make with it. Now that I think of it, I'm craving an EASY NASI lunch. I'm going to get started.