We have company coming in for the long weekend. Mike and family are driving down from the Kansas City suburbs. Like many others this holiday, we expect to spend a lot of time outside grilling burgers.
We will go to the lake, which they haven’t seen before. I am always interested to see the reaction others have to the place. Usually city people seem to appreciate it more than those from smaller towns. That probably has something to do with the contrast with their daily life. I don’t know if I’m right or not, but it also seems to me that younger people are less interested in outdoor things and in nature than members of my generation.
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That is a gorgeous picture of the lake. Anyone who saw that would be impressed. My guess is that young people have more choices that we did in our generation. On balance, I’d say that is a good thing. I certainly know friends of my children who have an outdoor focus, but I also know kids who sit inside and play on their computers during all hours. On balance, I’d say it’s a good thing that they have more choices, but I’d still rather be at your lake. (And I’d probably rather be anywhere than at the office!)
Beautiful! I agree with pablo. Maybe as the younger generation ages they will also come to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Lovely view of the lake!
I think I might fit into a “younger” generation classification (my parents are boomers). I was an “indoorsy” kid growing up and now work a desk job behind a computer. However, as I’ve aged I’ve learned to appreciate more the simpler things and I’m enjoying more and more the rural life.
My own stepteens would much prefer staying indoors with their computers and video games. I just don’t get it.
you are right Pablo. Choices are good. And although i think I’ve always enjoyed nature to some degree, i have to admit that there were many times, during my early teen years especially, when my father would shake his head and wonder why I would rather sit inside and read a book than go outside and enjoy the sunshine.