Reply #6: I was born in December, 1954

[pink-o]

and yes, I also had a bucolic childhood. But truly, the best decade of my life was the 90s when Clinton was president. At that point in your personal chronology, you've emotionally matured enough to lose the self-consciousness, yet you're still physically fit enough to take it somewhat for granted. Also, the social atmosphere of America was one of hope and a forward-seeking agenda into the new millennium ('course we had no idea it would so quickly turn to shit).

And as for music, I know it's not really my era, but I LOVED post-grunge alt-rock. Loved it! Still sigh in nostalgia when I hear old stuff from Live or NIN or Stone Temple or Oasis. Just cuz I grew up with the Rolling Stones doesn't invalidate the music that came after them.

And maybe it's our age, but I gotta say all things considered I'm pretty happy now. I'm very lucky in my health, no chronic ailments or pains, still athletic and able to run 25 miles a week....so although childhood was nice, I'd never wanna go back there. No do-overs here!