I hear it takes just three generations to 'forget' the lessons of a disaster. Our kids and their kids makes three (and/or four), so these lessons are completely lost on them. "Why are those people living like that?" "Why don't they just ask for govmint help?" They have no idea that such help didn't exist in those days. People really did starve and die from exposure.











JUST 72 YEARS AGO

1935-1939 - Pictures of the United States


WE ALL NEED A REMINDER.







































AND WE THINK WE'VE GOT IT BAD!

This was a mere 72 years ago....
Makes complaining about no cell service, high gasoline prices, not enough cable channels, seem a bit ludicrous. No credit cards to buy what you want, but don't need!

Forward this to remind our kids and others of what really tough times are like.
They don't have a clue.
If you don't know what the Great Depression was, here's the motto: "Use it up -- wear it out", make it do or do without!!!!!


Start each day with a smile and a prayer ... Then pass it on