[hawg laig]

The music of the 70’s was great, but for every rock standard you got, you got an equal dose of disco tripe. Polyester clothing became popular much to my chagrin. I was and still am a hairy fellow and polyester fabric would literally pluck the hairs from my body. Leisure suits were the greatest affront to men’s clothing ever but followed closely by men’s platform shoes. I still am amazed how women walk in heels. We were free. No cameras or video to catch you screwing up. No phone where people could instantly reach you. Used muscle cars were affordable to teenagers. You could disappear all day and your parents didn’t panic. We carried pocket knives to school but never once thought about stabbing someone. We usually had guns in our vehicles to either go hunting of rat shooting after school but nobody shot someone else. Fights were with fists and feet and when somebody finally had enough, it was over. Folks were rarely knocked out, but the battle ended there. You won, lost or tied, now time to move on and get over hurt little feelings or damaged pride. I wish my kids could have experienced it.