Gary Irvin, Gillespie, Illinois – (24 February 2016): “Yup, you're right. I've said it before and I'll say it again... Political Correctness will be the death of our great nation.

Ruth Hart Moulton – Turkey, North Carolina – (24 February 2016): “Truth is not debatable...and all you have said is truth. I could not find one thing to debate. It is all an 'unfortunate truth'. I truly enjoyed the account of your childhood...if only some things had remained the same...”

Louise Ann Howard – Batemans Bay, New South Wales, Australia – (24 February 2016): “Every country has it’s issues Stanton. Yeah for me loved your post as always. I try not to get on the politics subject as yes I may say something I should not. Innocently of course. But loved the thoughts of simple things like the water hole. I have memories that just put a big smile on my face other times I just cannot do anything but shake my head. Your mate Louise...Your welcome as always. Look forward to your posts actually. Great friend”

Linda Shiflett Aldridge – Palmyra, Virginia – (24 February 2016): “I would not un-friend you for speaking such truth. I remember the swimming hole, Christmas with a bag of candy, orange and apple. I remember not having to lock our doors, I remember sitting on my grandparents porch and we knew who was coming down the road by the sound of the vehicle. I loved those days. They are days that I wish my kids and grandkids could experience. We worked hard and had less. Nothing mattered. You went to visit people and talk about your kids, grandkids. You helped family raise a barn or home repairs. Now days you have to pay family for helping you out. I am standing with you sharing the truth. How did this happen?...Yes Stan. They are very happy memories I have from my childhood. I was an outdoor child. I would go barefoot in the yard, make a tent on the clothes line. I played outside from the time I got up until after dark. We didn't have air conditioning in our 2 story house and the upstairs we had a fan in the front window and I so remember the breeze at night, sleeping with the windows open and the smell of summertime. I remember getting the bales of hay up with my grandfather, working in the garden digging potatos. I loved every minute of it and wish i could go back in time for a day. We felt safe. There was no violence...My dad had dementia and i would sit with him and talk about his childhood. He loved to talk about it and it was like he went back in time. I so miss him.”

Jane Moore – Camelford, United Kingdom – (25 February 2016): “I think that everyone who enters the third age thinks the same Stan - some of the things that are going on around the world are shockers - nothing like the life we had as children and they call it progress!!.”

Marsha McKneely Ault – Nacogdoches, Texas – (25 February 2016): “This morning in my personal journal I vented big time...similar to your post above. It felt good to let it all out. I am so disappointed in our political candidates...but more disappointed in our American people to stand with candidates who are dishonest and who are bullies and who seem to have no morals. Anyway, I agree with your post today 100%. I too hunger for those days when life was much simpler and when we did not have to lock our doors and when we checked on our neighbors and took time to worship the Lord.”

Lynn Christ Gudmanson - Osseo, Wisconsin - (28 February 2016): "We have raised a generation of spoiled brats that stomp their feet and have a temper tantrum until they get what they want and label it as politically correct when in fact it is nothing more than everyone around them getting sick of the whining...I agree with your and Junes view and am happy to see others say it...Ronald Reagan is the one president that I very much admired too...So did my Father...Choked me up when he died...and, as your June, it had little to do with his politics and everything to do with the kind of person he was..."

Richard Criscione - Cliffside Park, New Jersey - (28 February 2016): "I could not have said it better Stan. Even more troubling, is, it is likely to get even worse as time goes by. My mom used to say those same words; " be happy with what you have". And I am ,because I believed what she said...I think anyone 60 years old or more ,are just speechless ,observing what this country has evolved into"...(29 February 2016): 'You did a very nice job with this Stan and , the fact that responses are coming in worldwide, are precisely what I think you intended to accomplish. June, as well as myself, are very proud to have you as a leader,to try to reset the moral compass of the world, that has gone askew in the past 20 or so years..." 

Kathy Williams - Riverside, Texas - (28 February 2016): "As always thanks for sharing and putting into words what many are afraid to say!"

Sherrie Penner Terning - Cockato, Minnesota - (28 February 2016): "I stand with you, Stan, on every point. You are excellent in getting the point across. I met Charlton Heston in Indiana when my son,Travis, and I went to the Nationals for trap shooting." 

John Stevens - Twin Falls, Idaho - (28 February 2016): "Very well said Stan. Should be required reading for the young set."

Deborah Gusman - Melbourne, Australia - (29 February 2016): "Although not from your part of the world, I guess politics can be quite a topic, my Dad used to say never bring up politics or religion in a conversation (he is a non believer) however we were christened as children and attended Sunday school and then church later on (as our Mum was a believer). I still have a strong faith and have passed that onto my own children - Although Dad doesn't believe he never stopped Mum or put her down for her beliefs, he was a kind man who believed in self expression. He even disliked politics and would often cast a donkey vote (here in Australia you have to vote at elections, be it Federal, State or Council run elections) rather a silly thing to force people to do as you can imagine people voting just so as not to be fined! I agree, it seems to be very much a ''me' generation with the simple joys in life being pushed aside for ''things''. I feel very blessed that I was able to have a happy childhood, exploring and using my imagination to have fun. You have a brilliant way with words Stanton and hope you can continue to write for a long time to come, especially your work with Alzheimer's, Keep it up, the world needs more people like you."

June's Passing

After an almost 12 year journey into the shadows of Alzheimer's, early one morning in late October 2008, an exhausted June felt God's gentle touch on her shoulder and heard the words: "Come Home June!" As June lay like a wounded soldier on a battlefield, it was God's Angels that ushered June into a Heavenly Kingdom to the sound of a chorus of Angels...and into June's new home, a "Mansion on the Hilltop", where there is no pain, nor illness nor tears...June's funeral notice as published in the Minneapolis Star in October 2008 can be seen on this website in the drop down menu under the "In Memoriam" label - just Click on:

"June K. (Rolstad) Berg - In Memoriam"