Differences and Similarities

 I was born in 1960, and have been through six decades of life. What are the similarities and differences in each decade, or among various time periods?

Similarities

Family is still an important part of life and life support for most of us.

The middle class still believes in education as a transformational tool.

The politician has not changed much. Promises outpace real change.

Corporates rule the roost-though a different set.

Wars remain, fought for any stupid reason. 

Differences

Technology has enabled Work From Home, Travel (simulated), conversations across the globe, digital photography

Families are getting smaller in size, at least urban families

Agriculture is losing out to Services in contribution to the GDP.

Careers other than engineering have gained traction.

Globally, wars are supplemented by shootings, and more suicides than before.

Books and Friends

 I am going to highlight a major similarity between the two. I know books have this great quality that they can transport us into magical places and make us think of things we never would have. But friends who keep in touch with us also have exactly these qualities. 

I can certainly vouch for this, having done trips to exotic places through their social media posts, having bantered with them in person or on Messenger, or having had 'high' quality discussions with them while solving problems from Putin to climate change.. not Maria of The Sound of Music.. that problem, no one can solve!'

My short point is that friends, even if they are in touch on FB, Insta or whatever, regularly, are nourishing influences, and can help you beat the blues everyday! Even better if you are able to meet for wackadoo sessions!

Recommended, highly!