Every generation has its own unique story to tell, especially about its early childhood years. These are the formative years when lifelong impressions are formed, and are dearly remembered as the good old days. These stories are about the families of the Great Depression and World War II generation during the 30's and 40's decades. It is generally the period of the labor intensive low technology era before the beginning of the rapidly developing high technology society that would follow. It's said that out of the mouths of babes come truth and wisdom, and perhaps it's these perceptions that...

It's said that poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world and that it is wisdom mingled with delightful pleasure. Poetry has been likened to a nightingale, who sits in solitude and sings to favor us with cheerful reflections; his auditors softened and entranced by the melody of this unseen musician. Much has been written about the importance and purpose of poetry. Poetry strengthens the moral nature of man in the same manner as exercise strengthens a limb. It awakens and enlarges the mind. Poetry evokes emotional responses and often acts in a dimension beyond our consciousness....