Thomas G. Eckle Sr., left this world on April 21, 2023. He was born on November 19, 1943 in Texas to Ralph Sr. and Jessie Eckle. Thomas was 79 years old.
Thomas leaves behind one son, Thomas G. Eckle Jr and wife Judy of Waldron, Arkansas; two beautiful granddaughters that he adored dearly; Lacey and Danny Fletcher of Missouri and Summer and Chase Taake of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife Virginia (Elmore) Eckle, one son Ty Eckle and one grandson Bryce.
A private family service will be held at a later date with interment at Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
You may leave words of remembrance for Thomas’ family by visiting www.heritagememorialfh.com
If you’ve done any estate planning, or even if you’re just familiar with it, you probably know the basics — that is, a comprehensive estate plan can help you pass on assets to your family while also achieving other goals, such as designating someone to take care of your affairs if you become unable to do so. But you may not know about some other estate-planning issues that could prove important in your life:
• Power of attorney for students – Children heading off to college may be considered legal adults in many states. Consequently, you, as a parent, may not have any control over medical treatment if your child faces a sudden, serious illness or is involved in an accident. Instead, a doctor who doesn’t know your child or your family may decide on a course of action of which you might not approve. To help prevent this, you may want to have your college student sign a medical power of attorney form, which will allow you to make decisions on your child’s behalf if doctors don’t think your child can make those choices. You might also want to combine the medical power of attorney with an advance health care directive or living will, which lets you specify actions you do or don’t want to happen. In any case, consult with your legal advisor before taking any of these steps.
• Community property versus common law – Not all states treat married couples’ possessions equally. If you live in a community property state, the property you acquire during your marriage is generally considered to be owned in equal halves by each spouse, with some exceptions. But if you live in a common law state, the property you obtain while you’re married is not automatically owned by both spouses. In these states, if you buy some property, you own it, unless you decide to put it in the name of yourself and your spouse.
This doesn’t necessarily mean, however, that your spouse has no rights, because common law states typically have rules that guard surviving spouses from being disinherited. But here’s the key point: If you move from a community property state to a common law state, or vice versa, you might not want to assume that your and your spouse’s property ownership situations will remain the same. Consequently, if you do move, you may want to consult an estate-planning attorney in your new state to determine where you stand.
• Pet trusts – You always strive to take good care of your pets. But what might happen to them if you become incapacitated in some way? Unless you have a close family member or friend who’s willing to take over care for your pet, you might want to consider setting up a pet trust, which can take effect either during your lifetime or after you pass away. A trustee typically will make payments to the
caregiver you’ve designated for your pet, with payments continuing for the pet’s lifetime or a set number of years. Again, an estate-planning attorney can help you with this arrangement.
Estate planning certainly involves the big-picture issue of leaving a legacy to the next generation. But the issues we’ve discussed can also be meaningful to you, so you’ll want to address them properly.
This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor Edward Jones 20 N Express St, Paris, AR 72855 479-963-1321 jeffrey.o’neal@edwardjones.com edwardjones.com/jeffrey-o’neal Edward Jones, Member SIPC
The past four years have been banner years for Mansfield High School athletics. The school has been playoff contenders in virtually every sport and has won back-to-back state championships in volleyball.
Among those teams have been outstanding athletes that have played at Mansfield. And in two weeks, four seniors from MHS will graduate and will further their playing careers at the collegiate level.
It is believed by most local historians that the number of four MHS students being offered collegiate athletic scholarships is the most in any one year at the Sebastian / Scott County school. Mansfield plays football in the 3A classification and plays in 2A in all other sports. So the number of four athletic scholarships going to MHS athletes is very impressive in comparison to the school’s enrollment.
Earning an athletic scholarship in any size school is quite an accomplishment. But considering the size of MHS, it is quite remarkable. According to the website, scholarshipstats.com, the percentage of athletes going on to play college sports is quite low. The website states, “Overall, a little over than 7% of high school athletes (about 1 in 13) go on to play a varsity sport in college and less than 2% of high school athletes (1 in 57) go on to play at NCAA Division 1 schools.”
Four MHS students have defied those odds and will be playing collegiately next school year in the sports of college volleyball, baseball, and softball.
Mansfield senior volleyball player Natalie Allison will begin her college playing career next fall at Henderson State University. Lady Tigers softball player Brooklyn Adams will play college softball next spring at Carl Albert State College. Tigers baseball player Braxton Byers will play college baseball at Hesston College in Kansas, along with Tigers baseball player Drew Elmore who will also be attending Carl Albert State College to play baseball.
Natalie Allison started for the Lady Tigers her sophomore season. She, according to her coach, Kaylie Pyles, “immediately became a key role starter in all three state championships in 2020, 2021, and 2022. She is a strong competitor who has a hard work ethic and always strives to be the best she can be no matter what it takes. Natalie earned the well-deserved recognition of being named the 2021 Most Valuable Player of the volleyball state tournament as a junior, where she contributed statistics as a setter, hitter, server, and defensively. As a senior, she was the captain of the team and led the team in kills. She is a tremendous multi-sport athlete who succeeds in all she does and also maintains her grades in the classroom.”
Coach Pyles concluded her comments by saying, “I am excited to see Natalie play at the next level because she has the determination and talent to continue to excel. Henderson State will be gaining a huge asset and one of the best I have ever coached, and I know she will have tons of success there. I am very proud to have coached her and thankful for her contributions to Mansfield volleyball.”
Natalie Allison will play next year at Henderson State University (RNN Sports Photo / Jim Best)
Brooklyn Adams was named twice an All-Conference selection as well as a two-time All-State selection. Brooklyn also earned All-Region honors. She was named by the internet publication Scorebook Live as one of the best catchers in Arkansas for three years. As a team member of the Lady Tigers, she was named as the team’s Defensive Player of the Year, as well as Offensive Player of the Year.
Brooklyn’s coach, Donnie Eveld, said of her, “Brooklyn is a player you can count on to always give the best that she’s got. She is an integral player for our team; she’s very good behind the plate or at third base. Hitting wise, she routinely hits at or above the .400 mark and both offensively and defensively is looking for ways to improve. I think she will excel at the next level as she has all the tools needed to be successful.”
Brooklyn Adams will play college softball at Carl Albert State College (RNN Sports Photo / Jim Best)
Braxton Byers was named three times to the All-Conference team and three times All-Region. When his coach Layton Robinson, who himself played collegiately at Arkansas Tech University between 2014-18, was asked about his talent and value to the Tigers over the past four years, Coach Robinson responded by saying, “It has been a pleasure to be able to coach Braxton the past four years. He has been a starter since Day 1. He is a very good defender at first base and has major pop at the plate. Braxton is also a kid that never lets the stage get too big for him; he competes at a high level every time he steps on the field.”
Braxton Byers will play baseball at Hesston College in Hesston, Kansas (RNN Sports Photo / Jim Best)
Drew Elmore was also a three-time All-District baseball player for the Tigers. Drew was also named All-Region three times and All-State twice. Drew was named as the Regional Tournament Most Valuable Player twice.
Mansfield baseball coach Layton Robinson said of Elmore, “Drew is an exceptional arm talent that you don’t see at this level very often. Through my four years with him, he has gotten better every year. He is the type of guy that you want on the mound in big games. He never lets the moment get too big for him and is a high-level competitor on the mound.”
Drew Elmore will play college baseball at Carl Albert State College (RNN Sports Photo / Jim Best)
Graduation is always an emotional time of the year for students, faculty, and families. It is a bittersweet moment; on one hand, happy and excited that the students are moving on to their exciting futures, and on the other, sad to see them go.
But, this very special group of talented Mansfield seniors is moving on to greater opportunities, both athletically and academically, and that is a wonderful thing for everyone involved.
It was great to be back on the campus of Mansfield High School, and personally, I could not be prouder to see this class of successful Tigers move on to the great futures that they have earned with all of the hard work that they have invested over the past four years.
RNN Sports wishes all four Mansfield Tigers the best of luck as they pursue their dreams of playing college sports and attending college in the next exciting stage of their lives (RNN Sports Photo / Jim Best)
On behalf of everyone at Resident News Network, we are truly honored to have covered your stellar sports careers, and we wish them all of the best in the next phases of their lives.
It seems like my kids are always wanting new play dough. It could be they don’t close the containers well, so it dries out quickly. Slightly dry dough can be revived with some cooking oil, but sometimes we just really need new.
Play dough is never hard to make, but making it in the slow cooker makes the process even easier! The use of the slow cooker makes it more kid-friendly than using the heat on the stove top.
Ingredients
-2 cups flour
-1/2 cup salt
-4 tbsp cream of tartar
-2 cups water
-2 tbsp oil, I used vegetable
-10 drops food coloring
Directions
Combine ingredients except food coloring, place in slow cooker. Cook in slow cooker for one hour on low. Remove from crock and add food coloring, dough will be hot. Allow to cool and enjoy!
If you’ve ever looked closely at a pocketknife, you’ll notice that each blade has a different shape and size. There’s a reason for this. Are you unfamiliar with the different types of knife blades? Continue reading to become familiar with some of the most popular blades you’ll find in the knife world.
Sheepsfoot Blade
A sheepsfoot blade has a straight edge and a spine that curves down to meet the point. This blade type is ideal for slicing with minimal accidental piercing. The original use for the sheepsfoot blade was trimming sheep’s hooves, which is how it got its name. Sheepsfoot blades are non-threatening, maneuverable, and work oriented.
Clip-Point Blade
Clip-point blades are common to find in the knife world. They gained massive popularity in the 1800s thanks to the introduction of the Bowie knife. Are you wondering how the blade type got its name? The front section of the spine looks like someone clipped it off. The clipped area of the spine can either be concave or straight, resulting in a fine-tip point. This sharp point makes it perfect for precision tasks and detailed work.
Tanto Blade
The inspiration behind this blade type comes from the short swords worn by samurai in Japan. Thanks to the curved belly, it has a prominent point that creates an angular edge transition. Tanto blades are tactical, strong, and piercing. They have incredible durability and can easily penetrate many materials. This blade will never let you down.
Wharncliffe Blade
The Wharncliffe blade has a rich history, dating back decades. It has recently become popular again because of its tactical uses and sleek design. This blade type has a similar look to the sheepsfoot blade. It has a straight edge and curved spine. But unlike the sheepsfoot blade, the curve gradually extends from the handle to the tip. It’s perfect for slicing with minimal possibility of accidental puncture.
Drop-Point Blade
It’s easy to identify a drop-point blade due to the convex curve from its spine to the tip. This blade type has a fantastic overall look with a flexible profile and refined design. The point is easy to control, and the big belly is ideal for slicing. It’s the perfect blade for hunters.
After reading through the different knife blade types, purchase the perfect option for your specific needs. Ensure you invest in a knife sheath to protect yourself and your knife when you’re not utilizing it. You may need a few blade types in your arsenal since each type tackles various tasks.
Longtime Charleston Boys Basketball Coach B.J. Ross takes over the Greenwood Boys Basketball program recently vacated by Donnie Husband.
The Ross Family L to R: Coach B.J. Ross, Marsha, Ryan, and Brayden. Not Pictured Rylee Ross Photo by Peggy Barger
Coach B.J. Ross a 1994 graduate of Charleston left the friendly confines of one title town for another. He returns to the South Sebastian County school after a stint in the early 2000’s. “The community, it’s a very identical situation to Charleston. It’s a sports town, it’s an academic town, it’s a community based town. That’s the same thing as Charleston.” Coach Ross said on what attracted him to come to Greenwood.
In the Meet and Greet the school held to introduce Coach Ross to the community Resident News Sports was able to catch up with the newly hired Coach. “I tell people, I’ve got to be the biggest supporter of all athletics over here, and that’s the way I was at Charleston. If you want your team to compete at the level of the football team, the volleyball team, the baseball team, the girls basketball, tennis, golf, softball, everything. You have got to support that part too.” Coach Ross said “I’ve got to be as big of supporter of those if I want my program to get where they’re at.”
Coach Ross doubled down on the wanting to make sure he is supporting the other sports within the school to ensure his programs future success. “It just feeds off of each other. I’ve got to have [Football Head Coach] Chris Young interested in what I am doing. If I’m not interested in his, and I’m not excited down there fist bumping kids on the sideline on Friday nights. Why would he support me?”
“Our task was to find the best basketball coach we could find.” Athletic Director Dr. Dustin Smith said. “He was somebody we targeted. He’s had a lot of success at Charleston, he’s got an incredible coaching record.”
“If you see what Charleston’s been in their program, that’s the same similar stuff here. The kids are going to compete their tails off. They are going to be a part of what he does. He is everything we were looking for.” Dr. Dustin Smith said.
Athletic Director Dr. Dustin Smith, Coach B.J. Ross, and Assistant Superintendent Kevin Hesslin Photo by Peggy Barger
We have noticed a different culture to the baseball team this year and they are riding an excellent wave of success in Conference play this season. When asked about the culture and building the team up Coach Ross had this to say, “I talked to the high school kids today. They’re not football players they are Bulldogs. They’re not baseball players they are Bulldogs. They’re not basketball players they are Bulldogs. They’re multi-sport athletes. It’s a culture that we have got to create, that we are all one.”
“I think Greenwood, I mean the sky’s the limit. There’s the right pieces here, a good building foundation. You just have got to come in every day and say ‘I’m going to work to fix that.'”
Coach B.J. Ross inherits a team that has several returning starters like Peyton Presson and L.J. Robins. With one playoff off appearance in the past five seasons, as Coach Ross said, the sky is the limit for the Bulldogs this upcoming season.
Coach B.J. Ross and the voice of the Bulldogs Tim Terry Photo by Peggy Barger
FAYETTEVILLE – Jace Bohrofen came through with the go-ahead two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth to lift No. 7 Arkansas (31-11, 12-7 SEC) past Texas A&M (25-17, 9-10 SEC), 7-5, on Thursday night at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Bohrofen’s game-winning blast helped the Razorbacks snap their season-long four-game losing streak. The Hogs will look to clinch their fourth SEC home weekend series win of the season in tomorrow night’s game against the Aggies.
Arkansas was all over Texas A&M starter Troy Wansing, jumping out to a 5-0 lead in the second inning. John Bolton’s RBI single with the bases loaded set the table for Peyton Stovall’s two-out, two-strike grand slam later in the frame.
Staked with a five-run lead, Razorback starter Hunter Hollan battled for four innings. The left-hander was lifted after allowing four runs on six hits and two walks as the Aggies fought back to close their deficit to one in the fourth.
Texas A&M tied the game in the top half of the fifth on a sacrifice fly after back-to-back single to start the inning. Reliever Dylan Carter would escape without further damage, however, before handing the ball off to Hagen Smith.
Smith was superb in relief, emerging from the bullpen in the sixth and tossing four shutout innings. The Razorbacks’ wildcard struck out four while allowing just two hits and issuing two free passes during his lockdown appearance.
Left fielder Hunter Grimes gave Smith a lift with the defensive play of the game. Grimes recorded an outfield assist in the top of the eighth, catching a fly ball in left and firing home to beat the runner and turn a run-saving double play.
Smith’s work on the mound as well as Grimes’ defensive wizardry in left paved the way for Bohrofen’s heroics at the plate in the bottom of the eighth. After Caleb Cali’s leadoff walk, the Razorback captain hit an 0-1 pitch over the wall in right to put Arkansas up for good.
Smith sat down Texas A&M in order in the top of the ninth to preserve Arkansas’ 7-5 series-opening win. The sophomore earned the win to improve to 6-1 and lowered his season ERA to a team-best 2.64 over 47 2/3 innings.
Bohrofen finished 3-for-4 at the plate with a double, a home run and two RBI to raise his team-leading slash line to .372/.494/.693 on the season. He also drew a walk, recording one of the Razorbacks’ 14 base on balls in the win.
First pitch in the second game of the series between the Hogs and Aggies is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, April 28, on ESPNU with Tom Hart (play-by-play) and Chris Burke (analyst) on the call from inside Baum-Walker Stadium.
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Bulldog pride ran rampant amongst the attendees this afternoon as five Seniors signed individual letters of intent to extend their Waldron High School sports careers into the collegiate level.
This momentous event was the largest athletic sports class in recent years highlighting not only the athletic class itself, but the varying endeavors of the graduates in both sport and classroom.
Kylie Broomfield will be attending Southern Arkansas University majoring in Agricultural Business and a minor in Animal Science. She has been awarded the FFA License Plate Foundation Scholarship from the State of Arkansas, and an academic scholarship from SAU.
Broomfield will participate in barrel racing and breakaway roping as a member of the SAU Rodeo Team.
Kylie Broomfield
Grace Potter will be attending Arkansas Tech University majoring in Agricultural Business and a minor in Animal Science. She has been awarded an annual Academic Scholarship from Arkansas Tech University, and also qualified for the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship.
Potter will be competing on the Arkansas Tech Rodeo Team.
Arkansas tech is one of three competing schools in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association in the state of Arkansas. They compete against schools in the Ozark region which ranges from Minnesota to the Gulf Coast.
Grace Potter
Blake Allen will be attending the University of Arkansas Fort Smith under a cheerleading scholarship.
Allen will have the opportunity to not only cheer at UAFS Volleyball and Basketball games, but compete for a national title as well.
Blake Allen
Jackson Boles will be attending the University of Arkansas at Monticello under a cheerleading scholarship.
Boles will have the opportunity to cheer at UAM for both game day and competition, and will compete with at the NCA Nationals in Daytona Beach next Spring.
Jackson Boles
Montana Wesley will be continuing his educational and track career at UA Rich Mountain where he will gain his Associates of Arts degree, then transfer to a University to obtain his doctorate in Psychology.
The Bucks are about to begin their sixth season in cross country and our third season of track. They are looking forward to Montana continuing to grow academically and athletically on their team.
Hello everyone! We have had a little cold snap this week and plenty of rain. Everyone’s garden needed the rain.
This week, I am going to talk about my sweet momma. If you knew her, you knew that she would give you the shirt off her back. When you went to visit, you never left empty handed. She had to send something home with you. Could be a box of cereal, Little Debs, package of meat, something had to come home with you. She always had ample supply of new towels and sheets. If you didn’t want any of that then she would try to send you home with some of her knick knacks. Face the fact, you were leaving there with something. That all being said, she also was always helping someone in need by taking them food or taking them somewhere if they didn’t have a car. After my dad passed, my granny Morgan (my dad’s mom) would come and stay with us weeks at a time. Between her and my mom, I’m surprised they didn’t give away the kitchen sink.
One time I came home from work and granny was there for one of her visits and there is a strange young man there. To keep this story short, this is what happened. He was walking down Highway 71 in front of our house and I’m sure my mom was outside and started talking to him and before ya know it, he’s in the house being fed and ends up staying three days there with us and then they sent him on his way with a little cash and a full belly. I’m not making this up, it’s a true story. They didn’t know him from Adam, he could have knocked us all in the head, or worse. He didn’t and I’m sure at the end of third day he was ready to head out because they also made sure he knew all about the Lord.
That is not the only time we had visitors. This particular story is where mom gets me involved. We had a neighbor that lived up the road and she came down one night and asked mom to ride with her to Fort Smith to a beer joint, a.k.a Melody Lounge. Her husband hadn’t come home, and she needed help finding him. My mom wasn’t about to go, so she says, “sis ride with her to town to help her find him.” Me?? I said “mom, I don’t want to go.” She was persistent, yes you need to go with her so she won’t be by herself. So, I load up and we head to the Melody Lounge. I flat refuse to go inside. I told her I would sit in the car and wait for her to find her man. Keep in mind, she parks in the alley, so I’m in the car with the doors locked waiting for her to find her man. We didn’t find her husband, and we sent half the night looking in all the local beer joins. We finally make it home and I’m mad at my mom for making me endure all that nonsense.
That’s not the only time she did something crazy to me. One time a young couple was walking down Highway 71 and they needed a ride to Waldron, so here we go again. I’m loading them up and taking two complete strangers to Waldron that I have never laid eyes on before. Yes, they turned out to be a little crazy. I dumped them out and took off like a scalded dog and headed home. It’s a wonder I wasn’t murdered back in the 80’s from all the crazy things she got me into. I laugh about it now, but at the time it wasn’t funny. I lived to tell about it all and so you get to hear it now.
This week’s recipe is Ranch Potato Salad. This is delicious if you want to cook some burgers and dogs on the grill. It makes a good side dish.
RANCH POTATO SALAD 2 pounds red potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces) You can leave the peeling on if you like it like that. 2 cups sour cream 1 1 oz. package of dry Ranch dressing mix (I use Hidden Valley, but you can use any kind) Pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese 14-16 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled (I use the real bacon pieces already cooked) 1 cup thinly sliced green onions Cook the potatoes until they are tender. You can check those with a fork. Drain the potatoes and run under cool water. Make sure they are all drained and let sit to dry for a minute or so. Meanwhile, mix the ranch dressing with the sour cream. Whisk until smooth. Cook the bacon and chop coarsely or use the real bacon pieces. Place the cooled potatoes in a large bowl, add the chopped bacon, shredded cheese and sliced green onions. Pour the dressing over everything and gently stir to combine. Add pepper to taste. You can add your favorites also, like a few chopped olives or a red pepper for some color. Keep in the refrigerator. Enjoy with your burgers and dogs. Have a great week everyone!
Clackers, hula hoops, pet rocks, and the rubric cubes. What do they have in common? They are all a part of Americana we call fads or crazes. Crazes might be the best term for it since the term is closest to crazy which best explains why we continually get pulled into these off-beat activities that have little to do with ever-day life. A fad is a type of group behavior which people enthusiastically follow on impulse, usually for a short period of time.
Most of us deny being affected by these impulses, that is until we take time to recall our childhood. How many of us danced (or tried to) the Macarena, bruised our arms trying to rattle the clackers, or spent hours trying to solve the rubric cube. Some of my generation paid ten dollars for a pet rock that contained a genuine birth certificate, poured ice cold water over our head during the ice bucket challenge, or donned our heads with a coonskin Davy Crocket hat.
The one fad we probably don’t want to explain to our kids or grandkids is probably the streaking fad of the 1970’s. Running around naked and in public was one of the biggest and strangest fads to ever hit America. The peak years were 1973 and 1974 as the fad caught on among college students across the nation. Not surprising since it started during the winter months, it first became popular in the South. A small event at the University of Georgia ended up attracting over fifteen hundred people in a mass streak. Streaking during sporting events continued through the summer of 1973 with police chasing unrobed individuals across baseball and football fields throughout America.
Always a little behind times, streaking hit the Arkansas campuses in 1974. Ray Stephens had just came out with his wildly successful hit, “The Streak.” Springtime was arriving on the campuses across the state and the fad was in full swing. Married while still a college student, my wife and I obtained tickets to the Anne Murray concert held at old Stroupe Hall at ATU. Murray was an up and coming country star with her hits, Snow Bird and Danny’s Song and she put on a classic performance. During the show, she made jokes about streaking and mentioned that UCA students had recently held a “streak.”
“What’s going on exclaimed my wife, noticing hundreds of students lined up along the main street of ATU’s campus as we exited the building. All I could answer was the lines from Stephens hit, “Don’t look Ethel.” Just like in the song, it was too late! Several boys, most very obviously overweight, were running down the middle of the street wearing nothing but a smile and a pair of tennis shoes. With hundreds of gawkers cheering them on, dozens more joined the escapade. Police cars could be heard in the distance but they were having a difficult time getting through the crowded streets. Tugging my wife behind me, we soon had the blue lights, campus, and Russellville in my rear-view mirror.
The following day, friends told me the rest of the story. Police arrested several but, given the numbers involved, soon surrendered and let the streak continue as long as they stayed on campus. The 1974 annual catalogues some of the events; photos of young students running to escape capture, young men with hastily thrown towels around their waists after arrest, and various other shots. A group of young men decided to by-pass the dorm mom and build a human pyramid and enter the second floor of the building. Whether by accident or on purpose, my young friend who was topping the pyramid was dumped unceremoniously from the top of the pyramid. Grabbing the only support nearby, he grasped a large holly bush and proceeded to
tumble through its various branches and sharp prickly leaves. Adorned with the thorns and leaves and nothing else, his streaking days were over.
Streaking, on campus and country-wide gradually subsided leaving only some embarrassed participants and funny memories. Telling your kids, “don’t do something just because everyone else is,” may be good advice but every generation leaves memories of when we did just that!
