I’m reminded of Roger McGuinn’s James Alley Blues:Times ain’t now nothing like they used to beTimes ain’t now nothing like they used to beWell, I tell you the truth, won’t you take my word from me
I’ve seen better days, but I ain’t puttin’ up with theseI’ve seen better days, but I ain’t puttin’ up with theseHad a lot better times with the women down in New Orleans
Brutus is simply taking the advice of a superb illustrator and comic strip creator who said: “Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” Bil Keene Creator of The Family Circus.
After the age of 13 the kids in my neighbourhood were allowed out at night to play until the curfew alarm sounded at 9 PM. Then, there was a mad rush to be home. Nobody wore a wristwatch, so it was play, play, play … then run, run, run!
I watch the old Johnny Carson reruns that range from about 40+ years ago, most during the Carter/Reagan’Bush1 days. It is interesting that many of the economic, governing, foreign affairs, tax and racial issues are exactly the same as today. It’s as though we’ve made no progress. And now we have those who would take us further back.
Many years ago when she was a child my granddaughter asked me what was the most exciting thing we had now that didn’t exist when I was a boy, I thought about it for a second and replied “Angelina Jolie”. She was shocked. “Grandpa!!” Now I would have told her “Sydney Sweeney”.
Truly funny. And that is a perfect Yogi-ism. If he didn’t say it he should have! I hope the teacher doesn’t dock Wilberforce’s grade – he was just reporting!
codycab 27 days ago
Easy “A” right there.
oldpine52 27 days ago
Since I was that age the world has gone to heck in a hand basket.
enigmamz 27 days ago
Sounds like Yogi Berra.
tauyen 27 days ago
I’m reminded of Roger McGuinn’s James Alley Blues:Times ain’t now nothing like they used to beTimes ain’t now nothing like they used to beWell, I tell you the truth, won’t you take my word from me
I’ve seen better days, but I ain’t puttin’ up with theseI’ve seen better days, but I ain’t puttin’ up with theseHad a lot better times with the women down in New Orleans
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member 27 days ago
What profundity of thought!
The Reader Premium Member 27 days ago
That makes nonsense.
nosirrom 27 days ago
Alas, my body wishes it weren’t so.
CorkLock 27 days ago
And I resemble that Brutus. A+
pat sandy creator 27 days ago
next time, ask Mom…
Just-me 27 days ago
Brutus is simply taking the advice of a superb illustrator and comic strip creator who said: “Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” Bil Keene Creator of The Family Circus.
paulprobujr 27 days ago
Dad nailed it. Another way to put it is, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
HarryLime Premium Member 27 days ago
After the age of 13 the kids in my neighbourhood were allowed out at night to play until the curfew alarm sounded at 9 PM. Then, there was a mad rush to be home. Nobody wore a wristwatch, so it was play, play, play … then run, run, run!
Chris 27 days ago
I take it things were just as bad then as they are now. :\
ladykat 27 days ago
Nailed it, Wilberforce.
goboboyd 27 days ago
Some things just do not change.
raybarb44 27 days ago
Truer words have never been spoken. I would have added the words “only worse” though…..
ncorgbl 27 days ago
I watch the old Johnny Carson reruns that range from about 40+ years ago, most during the Carter/Reagan’Bush1 days. It is interesting that many of the economic, governing, foreign affairs, tax and racial issues are exactly the same as today. It’s as though we’ve made no progress. And now we have those who would take us further back.
Strawberry King 27 days ago
Only worse.
oakie817 27 days ago
if Yogi were alive to read this, he’d be rolling over in his grave
andersjg Premium Member 27 days ago
We could certainly use some of the wisdom of Yogi these days.
tarnsman 27 days ago
Many years ago when she was a child my granddaughter asked me what was the most exciting thing we had now that didn’t exist when I was a boy, I thought about it for a second and replied “Angelina Jolie”. She was shocked. “Grandpa!!” Now I would have told her “Sydney Sweeney”.
cuzinron47 27 days ago
Teach, you have consider the source.
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member 27 days ago
GUFFAW ! ! !
MichaelD Premium Member 27 days ago
Yogi Berra would steal that for his book.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 27 days ago
Truly funny. And that is a perfect Yogi-ism. If he didn’t say it he should have! I hope the teacher doesn’t dock Wilberforce’s grade – he was just reporting!
EMGULS79 27 days ago
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.
Moonkey Premium Member 27 days ago
I hope they don’t call Brutus and ask him to expound on that.
will.pittenger1 27 days ago
He should’ve asked his mom.
Chris Sherlock 27 days ago
It’s hard to dispute the logic in Brutus’ statement that Wilberforce read.