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I was in elementary school at a time when curling up under your desk in preparation for a Soviet nuclear attack was practiced on a regular basis. Tucking your head between your legs, closing your eyes tightly and trying not to giggle was all part of the drill. The teacher conducted the exercise, eagerly followed by the children…I felt safe. How could I not? I wasn’t really sure what a nuclear bomb was…and besides, they probably won’t drop one here…there isn’t anything worth blowing up anyway. Protected, prepared and convinced I was doing something worthwhile, even fun, I always cooperated with the teacher and trusted that everything would be all right.
Fast forward 2007…
January 7, 2007 at 1:46 am
Best of luck with your blog. I look forward to reading more…
January 7, 2007 at 6:28 pm
Being 21, I obviously can’t say I was a part of the nuclear bomb drills of the ’50s. however, whenever such things are mentioned, I’m always reminded of a poster my dad has from his high school days that details what to do in the event of a nuclear attack. Of course, the poster is a satire, and the final step is to “place your head firmly between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye.” Here’s hoping the world doesn’t come to that here in the ’00s.
Thanks for the comment on my blog, and good luck with the one you’re beginning. I’m relatively new at this myself, so I don’t have a ton of advice for you. Just having fun is the way to go, I think.
January 8, 2007 at 12:02 am
Just wanted to pop in and welcome you to WordPress and the blogosphere.
January 9, 2007 at 3:48 pm
I went through this in 1962 in San Jose, California. It was the year of the Cuban missile crisis. We were taught about the Monroe Doctrine that year. Now my son has to go through a world that, at times, can be even more frightening. I’m glad I’m able to be here to help him get through it.
Good luck with your blog!
January 10, 2007 at 1:51 am
They made us drill and run for a tornado shelter.. across the school grounds, out in the open, where the tornado could get you. Even as a kid I never got that one. :)
January 10, 2007 at 7:15 am
Duck and cover, huh. A lot has certainly changed, and not.