“If you want to know what a man’s like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
― Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Tidbits from the year 1972
1972, a sad year in history due to the Munich Olympics Terrorist attack, Governor George Wallace is shot. Also, many deaths due to inclement weather events – earthquake destroys most of Bingol, Turkey – more than 1000 dead, 10,000 homeless, earthquake in southern Iraq – more than 5000 dead, Hurricane Agnes creates destruction in the states of Pa, NY, Md and Va – 117 dead, Earthquake in Nicaragua – 5,000-10,000 dead in the capital Managua.
The annual average income in the US is $11,500, and the average cost of a new house is $27,550. The cost of a gallon of gas is 55 cents for your Ford Pinto. which cost $2,078.
Mark Spitz wins 7 gold medals, the beginning of the Watergate scandal, world population 3.860 billion, US population 209,896,021, life expectancy 71.2 years. President Richard M. Nixon, VP Spiro T. Agnew.
Mother Nature has yet to design
Snapshot weather favoring mankind
Her fickle ways dictate our days
Her fickle ways dictate who pays
Camouflaged skies to survive the night
Her chameleon wardrobe can be a fright
And scorching costs appraise our loss
An iffy persona still displays who’s boss
Winds huffing and puffing, the roof undone
Spring has sprung birds songs are sung
The river is dry parched is our land
The sun rises and sets over golden sand
Stressed trees undressed and gossips stare
Beauty strikes gold fall’s in the air
Relentless cold the ground is numb
Snow angels frolic shaping winter fun
Mother Nature has yet to design
Tick the box and all will be fine
A puzzling spirit to never resign
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-Eugenia
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Another stroll down memory lane – but I had forgotten the many tragedies of that year – and the forshadowing of those to come. Life expectancy 71.2 years jumped out at me.
Sorry to ring in with the negative but, in researching something else, I just learned that science has determined that – for the first time in the history of man’s existence – the life expectancy for the offspring of those alive today has gone DOWN – mostly due to the rise in toxins and pollutants as the result of missing or inadequate regulation. Credible genetic researchers are extremely concerned about human genetic mutations as a result of GMOs – especially about naturally occurring cross-pollination with RoundUp Ready crops. The science will blow your mind.
While we all need to stay centered and think positively, we ALSO need to become informed and be willing to step up and speak truth to power – repeatedly and often. America’s current administration clearly needs an education in science basics they are unlikely to undertake – so we must make it CLEAR how we need and expect them to vote on our behalf if they want to keep their jobs.
xx,
mgh
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I love your in depth comments. You add a lot to the intent of my post. Thank you and you are always welcome to stop in.
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You’re very welcome – and thank you!
xx,
mgh
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1972, a long time ago. I was 8 back then, and still remember watching the Eurovision Song Contest where we were represented by Sandra and Andres, singing a song called “if it’s about love” . We still had the “gulden” as a currency and not the euro. And The Osmonds with Crazy Horses was number one in the hit parade for weeks!
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Fun memories – yes?!
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Right! Fun memories are good too, right?
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Right! 😉
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Interesting post and perspective. I can agree and disagree on points. That is what makes it interesting.
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Yes, that is what makes the world go around. 😉
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My Tuesday Chatter https://tenacarr.wordpress.com/2017/03/21/tuesday-chatter-march-21-2017/. Wishing all a blessed & wonderful week.
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Reblogged this on Sarah's Attic Of Treasures and commented:
Life in 1972.
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Thank you for the reblog. 😉
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Have a good Wednesday.
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Thank you, and same to you. 🙃
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Such a beautiful Poem Eugenia.. Mother Nature is always in charge and knows what she is doing.. 🙂
“Mother Nature has yet to design
Tick the box and all will be fine”
I trust All will be well in our world.. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your beauty in your thoughts.
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Thank you for your lovely comment, Sue. I am glad you enjoyed it.
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Your poems are excellent and so descriptive they take upon mind journeys 🙂
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Thank you for your support, Patricia.
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The years have a lot in them and so much of it is forgotten. I know I have forgotten more than I remember. Thanks for posting a link to Day of Grace. Very nice of you.
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You are most welcome. It takes a while to get a new blog off the ground as I am experiencing with ThusNSuch. But it is fun to put our creativity to work.
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I like the way you compile exact information, I remember only approximations. The poem is thought provoking.
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Thank you. I found some great sites with such interesting info about events in the past. I find it fun to compare to the current events of today.
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Love this..I recall the Timex watch I don’t think I ever got, but my sister sure got one. My first Wrangler jeans was one I remember, because I sold my mom’s poetry book door to door to buy it. Yes, memories, wow.
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You’re not alone in your love for Wrangler jeans. I am still a major fan of jeans and since I retired, jeans are my wardrobe staple. Any brand will do, as long as they are reasonably priced, fit well and no holes. 🙂
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