Pictures in decorative boxes
stored away in closets for years
Photo albums collecting dust as they sit on tables and shelves
Some are tucked away in storage bins, in attics, and in basements
This morning, I rummaged through the photos
scattered all over the floor
Glimpses of another time and place
Reflecting on my younger days
Remembering good times
Happy memories spent with family and friends
Day trips with mom and dad
Picnic baskets filled with fried chicken, rice, and beans
All nine of us seated and squished in a station wagon enjoying our time together
Days of John F Kennedy, and Martin Luther King
Oh what fond memories
Fun times, Fun times, Fun times
Picnics, birthdays and vacations
My children were really young then
Fat thighs and chubby cheeks
No bigger than the stuffed animals that surrounded them
In cradles made of wood
Happy and filled with joy, growing and changing
Things are different now
Most cameras are hidden
Replaced by cellphones, tablets and social media
Pictures splattered across Facebook
in this instant generation
No need for albums, or boxes for photos
collecting dust as we now use the cloud
Family life has changed
Relationships replaced by technology
to build a different future
New times, maybe good times, ahead.
Scattered Thoughts in Life 
So true… family life has dramatically changed from my youth… and I’m not sure if it’s for the better… only time will tell, but I remain hopeful. ~bridgette
Hi Bridgette..thanks for your reply..I missed this one (oops)
I always love your comments. This is true about our present life and I like you pray that our children will be moving in the right direction.