“What Happened in the PAST – Do You Remember”

Nov 15th “What Happened in the PAST – Do You Remember”

Fifty years ago – do or can you remember where you were and what you were doing?

“Nov. 15th 1963 – Nov. 22nd 2013”

Just seven years ago…People were starting to recall and tell of their stories of what they could still remember and what they will be doing next Friday, because… here in Florissant, Missouri – there was to be this rededication of the JFK Memorial Building ceremony.

I am guessing that there was as usual a large turnout. All the older citizens would have their own stories to tell, and all the young people will listen and learn, since they were kids back then and or many not even born until much later?

When this happened, our family was here in Saint Louis, I was working at the Telephone Company, my husband was in the hospital and the kids were small, and before we went back to Florida, I wanted to take the family downtown to Famous Barr store to see their special Christmas Show for kids, like I saw when I was a kid!

But, everything in the world turned upside down… due to the murder of President Kennedy, there was a national blackout of everything. Television only covered what was happening with the Kennedy Family.

All of my plans for the family, were not to be as I had planned… as the Famous Barr Christmas Show was cancelled as was everything pertaining to the Holiday Season.

I naturally was upset and had seen more than enough of the re-enactment of the Dallas, Texas motorcade ride, showing the killing of President Kennedy, and now today we find out who was behind the whole situation and who wanted the President out of their way?

Following up on stories about the “Kennedy Family” – I especially liked reading that they have dinner together every evening, and that each child was expected to have read an article in that day’s newspaper and each child was to give their interpretation of that story and what the full meaning was to them… and to the public.

A current event, maybe something political, to inspire the youngster into the politics of the family ways of life. This family time around the dinner table – giving each child time to voice an opinion on the subject of their own choice, is something I feel more families should do.

Educating the children without their really knowing that this round table of information helps children to grow and remember all about the world and what is happening… so as to be fully informed and when they are older… they have a better understanding of current events and knowledge of how the world ticks.

We all should work to inspire the kids to be able to talk about a subject they like, talking in front of a group, their family, without fear of being shut down. Daily reading for a new topic each night, and ask for a response at the table, preparing for public life, so as to continue with questions and follow-up remarks and in some cases a follow-up, learning how to be more responsive when asked about ideas and what will help in the future.

Public speaking, and learning what the newspapers have printed on the current events of the day, will sharpen the mind and thought process, as well as help the individual child to go forward in any field they may choose for their future daily living.

Inspiration to know and to learn will take people further in life with whichever field of future learning and or the field of work and or business that they may have an interest with family or just on their own…and will help each of us to be more productive. The name of the game is for everyone to be employed.

Motivating your youngsters today, and balance yourself with good amounts of work, play, and “THANK Yahweh” our Creator…for all gifts of learning, and for all of our great abilities to do so!