God Bless the School Year

It is the last weekend of Summer break, vacation time,  stay up late and sleep till noontime, not having to keep up with time, that time has come and gone once again.    In the 1960's and most of the 70's school started, here in Texas anyway,  after Labor Day.   We stood beside our desk every morning, placed our hand over our heart and proudly said the pledge of allegance to our country's flag.  A prayer was said, to God, our Lord,  over the intercom, thanking Him for our many blessings and asking for a safe happy day.  Getting expelled  was rare and alternative school I do not think even existed.  The alternative was to behave or get paddled by the Principal.  We learned how to read, proper handwriting, arithmetic, art, English grammer,  and physical education.  When the classroom behavior seemed to escalate with nervous energy our wise teachers took us outside for recess. A game of Red Rover, jumping rope, or putting  a 45 record on the turntable while the whole 2nd grade made a long line around the square to do the Bunny Hop was just the ticket.  I know times have changed for good, bad or indifferent.  I just want young people to know how it was, the way we were, and that it was good.  God bless the new school year. kisses