tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231991658935513946.post7228957433276763733..comments2023-09-11T01:58:00.286-07:00Comments on Janet Ann Collins/OnWords www.janetanncollins.com: Free PlayJanet Ann Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13234310280477491538noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231991658935513946.post-34336871492856701152011-10-24T08:42:06.997-07:002011-10-24T08:42:06.997-07:00I agree, Terri. But being old isn't so bad whe...I agree, Terri. But being old isn't so bad when you consider the alternative. ;-) And kids are lucky who have grandparents like you who encourage creativity.Janet Ann Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234310280477491538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231991658935513946.post-31921217385214348642011-10-24T08:00:51.691-07:002011-10-24T08:00:51.691-07:00I understand the security of today but I think it ...I understand the security of today but I think it is so sad that kids don't seem to use their imaginations like we did as children. They also don't make things with their hands like we did, glue, glitter, paper and round tip scissors, buttons, yarn,... well you get the idea. I still let my grandkids make a mess with craft stuff in an attempt to show them something other then video games. Thanks for the post, it makes me realize how old I am.T. Forehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961022948394386206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231991658935513946.post-38412856969373024572011-10-16T10:05:30.520-07:002011-10-16T10:05:30.520-07:00I remember playing Red Rover, Tag, Hopscotch and r...I remember playing Red Rover, Tag, Hopscotch and riding our bicycles down the dirt road. Neighbors knew each other. Adults watched out for kids. There wasn't the worry there is today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231991658935513946.post-81009794088996224452011-10-15T20:09:31.151-07:002011-10-15T20:09:31.151-07:00Thanks, Jan. Maybe someday things will turn around...Thanks, Jan. Maybe someday things will turn around again.Janet Ann Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234310280477491538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231991658935513946.post-24621513257004953672011-10-15T19:35:13.232-07:002011-10-15T19:35:13.232-07:00Ah yes, I remember those carefree days. Didn't...Ah yes, I remember those carefree days. Didn't have to worry about predators. It's a shame to have lost that security.Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.com