The older bulbs generated a warmth, the newer ones just seem to lack.

The newer ones seem to be mostly about themselves and are cold and condescending. They also poison the environment with their content as virtually no one disposes of them properly. Of course I'm speaking of light bulbs. You can buy them the cheapest at Wal-Mart of course.

Folk music is doing well I suppose. But don't ask anyone on the street to come up with a song today that will outlive it's composer or performer like the ones will from this list:

Pete Seeger
Tom Paxton
Bob Dylan
Peter, Paul, and Mary
The Chad Mitchel Trio
The Limeliters
The Tarriers
Bud & Travis
Joan Baez
Judy Collins
Janis Ian
The Highwaymen
Many others I would think

I am sure and know there is much talent out there and I have really heard many. I am not living in a cave nor lamenting times past. However, it just doesn't compare. The music, the longevity of the music, the spirit, or the acceptance.