School photos on the fridge. A playful dog dancing around my feet. The wonderful smell of a casserole in the oven. Kids coming in and going out. Someone putting a CD on while I dig around an unfamiliar cupboard for utensils to set the table. The kitchen a lived-in, cosy mess.
My niece and nephews chat about teachers and football training and computer games and oh, this is what I miss in my childless state - being a part of a society, a neighbourhood, a normal lifestyle, a culture, being up to date with what kids talk about.
As I am out of touch with the next generation, will I in a few years be hopelessly on the outside of the world they are taking over?
2 comments:
ah the generation gap. Had a weird parallel - visited university campus where I used to hang out about 2 years back. New faces, kids. Same wise words on young lips. Different, yes but somehow hauntingly similar.
Strange experience, isn't it? Like an alternate universe. Certainly broadens one's horizons!
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