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 about 1 month ago
Easy “A” right there.
oldpine52 about 1 month ago
Since I was that age the world has gone to heck in a hand basket.
enigmamz about 1 month ago
Sounds like Yogi Berra.
tauyen about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago
What profundity of thought!
The Reader Premium Member about 1 month ago
That makes nonsense.
nosirrom about 1 month ago
Alas, my body wishes it weren’t so.
CorkLock about 1 month ago
And I resemble that Brutus. A+
pat sandy creator about 1 month ago
next time, ask Mom…
Just-me about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago
Dad nailed it. Another way to put it is, the more things change, the more they stay the same.
HarryLime Premium Member about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago
I take it things were just as bad then as they are now. :\
ladykat about 1 month ago
Nailed it, Wilberforce.
goboboyd about 1 month ago
Some things just do not change.
raybarb44 about 1 month ago
Truer words have never been spoken. I would have added the words “only worse” though…..
ncorgbl about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago
Only worse.
oakie817 about 1 month ago
if Yogi were alive to read this, he’d be rolling over in his grave
andersjg Premium Member about 1 month ago
We could certainly use some of the wisdom of Yogi these days.
tarnsman about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago
Teach, you have consider the source.
General Trelane (Ret.) Premium Member about 1 month ago
GUFFAW ! ! !
MichaelD Premium Member about 1 month ago
Yogi Berra would steal that for his book.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 1 month 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 about 1 month ago
Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose.
Moonkey Premium Member about 1 month ago
I hope they don’t call Brutus and ask him to expound on that.
will.pittenger1 about 1 month ago
He should’ve asked his mom.
Chris Sherlock about 1 month ago
It’s hard to dispute the logic in Brutus’ statement that Wilberforce read.