Among The Great Symbols Of Our Time
There is the cross, the red cross, the caduceus and thousands of other symbols that are immediately recognized as representing a specific group, religion or organization. For the most part, most people recognize them and know what they represent.
There is, however, one great symbol (perhaps the greatest of them all) that represents an entire generation as well as a time and way of life. So deeply was its value held that even children willing wore it on strings around their necks.
If you are one of those who recognizes this icon of life it is likely that the very sight of it will bring back a rush of memories. If you do not know what it is, chances are you are young and missed one of the greatest ages in which to grow up.
While I welcome your comments, please don't name the symbol as such, just share memories... or ask questions. Do not profane the sacred
Paddle safe...
DS
There is, however, one great symbol (perhaps the greatest of them all) that represents an entire generation as well as a time and way of life. So deeply was its value held that even children willing wore it on strings around their necks.
If you are one of those who recognizes this icon of life it is likely that the very sight of it will bring back a rush of memories. If you do not know what it is, chances are you are young and missed one of the greatest ages in which to grow up.While I welcome your comments, please don't name the symbol as such, just share memories... or ask questions. Do not profane the sacred
Paddle safe...
DS
17 comments:
Try as I might, I never did master those damn things--lots of bruises but never broke anything more than my pride!
It all come up.... oooo... my knees...
I don't kmow why,it is not the first time- but it is not Rony said up there it is me- Avital
I only got good at it when they moved the little circular things so they were linear rather than in a quadrangle arrangement.
.....and wasn't there a folk singer named Melanie?...
Yes, she sang the Great Psalm.
I never had my own - I had to borrow the neighbours.
Susan
See, right there. For Susan it was a class symbol, something to strive for, a holy grail of sorts.
Graphically showed You exactly what kind of surface cement has...at that step on a crack thing...it's not about Your mothers back :)
Best Wishes
Roy
I still have mine.... but no longer wear it around my neck.
Vicki
That thing should have a warnig label
I was going to bring up Melanie the Psalmist but y'all beat me to it.
So good to hear from the congregation on this matter. Thanks.
OK, I will ask a question.
Is this "sacred" object endemic to US and A?
And how "old" do you have to be to get it?
Brilliant inquiry. It was mostly seen amongst the young in the late 40's and early sixties. Not surprisingly, many were lost, and borrowing was common.I do not know if missionaries carried the word to other continents.
dang, I missed that.
I am not that old to have been skating in the 40' but I am old enough to have used skates before rollerblades came out.
I purchased my roller skates in Venice Beach and was I hot when I got back to Italy with a set of those. No such key was entrusted to me but I do remember tightening the bolt at the clamp, with a proper wrench.
The clouds part, all is revealed and gnarlydog sees the light of truth and his soul is saved. Amen.
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