The Luxury of Being Brought Up in the Best of Times
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If you've ever looked back on childhood memories with a sense of longing, you're not alone. The years following 1935 were a time when life, despite its challenges, felt surprisingly simple and joyful. This period's cultural and social subtleties permanently influenced a generation's experience in ways that they still fondly remember today. What made it memorable was the sense of community, the tight-knit family bonds, and the small luxuries that defined their everyday life. The Importance of Community and Family For those growing up in the years after 1935, family time was sacred, and social life revolved around the close-knit communities of our neighborhoods. People in small towns and cities made friendships through shared interests and traditions, like a simple bridge game at home or Friday night dinners. Social events were often centered around the home, where gathering together became a form of bonding. Nell Cahn, the author of "You Can't Make It Up,...