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When did electronic toys and games become a billion dollar industry? Take my hand and I'll lead you on a stroll down toy land memory lane...Even before “Barbie” and “Cabbage Patch” dolls little girls cradled “Tiny Tears” or spent hours in the world of make believe with paper dolls. Boys made guns from sticks or had inexpensive six shooters just like their favorite movie matinée heroes. School girls laughed with best friends playing cats in the cradle. Outside the boys were down on their knees playing marbles. We learned eye to hand coordination playing games of ball and jax or pick up sticks. Jumping rope could be simple exercise or with practice amaze onlookers.

Hours were passed while playing dominoes, checkers, “Parcheesi” or “Chinese checkers” with friends, siblings or parents. I realize board games such as “Monopoly” and “Scrabble” still have their place but, yet, are not the money makers that electronic gadgets have become. I am not against progress or advancements in education and technology. They have brought many advantages to society. Everything seems to be moving ahead at a rapid speed. The Prophet Daniel spoke of these days, “...Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased ( Daniel 12:4 KJV).”

We can't turn back time; but it will not hurt to take a sneak peak back over our shoulder!

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