Rhode Island, 1947

@ErsatzMcGuffin 15 minutes ago Ronruggier, you and I are about the same age. Imagine how Roger Williams must feel! Personally I don't think change is bad thing. Many, no ALL of the textile mills moved away. They didn't want to pay a fair wage. They were also afraid of unions. Sorta un-American, IMHO First they moved to the south & then they just kept on going south right out of the country. Loyalty was a foreign concept to them, I guess...not for me and many other Rhodies. Without a sound industrial base our state did flounder for a while. "You can't put your hand in same river twice" Change is inevitable but nostalgia is forever. I too miss the old days when movies were shown in really cool theaters or hanging out at the Pink Elephant or Ted's Big Boy on the East Side was a what to do or just simply go to the drive-in. I always liked the diversity of cultures and the food they brought with them especially the French bakery's in Woonsocket, where I'm sure they still park their cars side by each. 1 Reply @ronruggieri9817 0 seconds ago @ErsatzMcGuffin There are many sentimental songs about or inspired by nostalgia. Thank you for your thoughts ! Reply