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I guess I'm old fashioned
Posted On: 01/02/2015 04:11:32

I miss things being repaired.  I liked it when things got a new lease on usefulness.  It was nice when people bragged about how old something was rather than what they got new. Remember  having shoes heeled and soled and getting them back with a professional shine?  How about the tv repairman coming to the house and he sat down for a cup of coffee? Did you have knives sharpened or rehandled, cushions reupholstered, patches on your jeans?  


My granddaughter had a split seam on her pj's.  She was sad because they were her favorite pj's.  Mom said "I'll get you new ones."  Grandma said, I'll get a needle and thread.  My granddaughter watched every stitch with wide eyes.  When the pj's were repaired, my granddaughter thanked me with a reverence in her voice more befitting the miracle of the loaves and fishes than a quick pj repair.  Our society of disposables is definitely missing something rewarding.  It feels good when you can restore usefulness.  Younger generations don't seem to understand you can't replace "favorite" pj's, or broken in shoes, or a knife that feels familiar in your hand.

All progress is not bad, but new is not always better.


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From: Julio
01/03/2015 11:35:19

I still repair old television sets and radios for friends and family for free. It's amazing that TVs made in the 60's and 70's are still around and I can still find parts for them. I still mend with needle and thread and was brought up knowing how to use a Singer sewing machine (remember the treadle kind?).

I have to admit that I toss my shoes and boots when they wear out. I do remember the shoe repair shops though.

Thanks for sharing.

From: dabbymac
01/02/2015 20:03:19

You all have some great thoughts.  I guess disposable objects do create jobs and I know you are all right about time.  I had to maintain a full time job while raising my family and time was always an issue. However, I still feel nostalgic for quality items that were worth repairing.  I won't be darning socks, but I still sew buttons back on, repair a broken zipper and put a coat of mink oil on my boots.

From: housemouse
01/02/2015 09:33:22

I agree with you Regina. I think a lot of the problem now is that people don't have time to repair things. It's so much easier for them to just buy a new one. I also think a lot of people are not sentimental about things because they know they can just go get another one.

I was brought up to appreciate the things I had and take care of them because it wasn't as easy or affordable to get new ones.    Now everything seems to be "throw away'!  It's too bad!

Ann


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