Once upon a time in our childhood, the whole world seemed different. It was simpler, more fun, less-expensive, and every day was an adventure.
Today I thought I’d toss out a few memories to see if you can relate to them. If nothing else, maybe these thoughts will take you away for a little while and allow you to escape to some fond recollections of your own.
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