Will The Last One Leaving The 20th Century, Please Turn Out The Lights
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A humorous and thoughtful look at the trends, temptations and tribulations of modern life -- from diets to dating, from commuting to coed dorms, from bumper stickers to the Big Bang.
From the Back Cover
"Will the Last One Leaving the 20th Century Please Turn Out the Lights" is your official guide to modern life's trends, temptations and tribulations. You will learn: Why women like men in sweaty T-shirts; How disposable diapers saved parenthood; Why beepers may be too much of a good thing; How Sundays have changed for the worst.
Gary Robertson has been observing the missteps of modern life as longtime reporter for Virginia's largest newspaper. But he's made some of his best observaton fromthe front porch of his home in Ashland, Virginia, a small town where the yogurt parlor has closed but the tractor dealership is thriving.
Here are some of his observations:
"Today, 75 percent of the American population lives on less than 3 percent of the land. That's like trying to squeeze everybody in New York City into Yankee Stadium. Not only is it poor planning, but it can cut off the blood flow."
"One of the hallmarks of modern life is our grim determination to stay constantly in touch with each other. We've got telephones in our cars, beepers on our belts and a steady ringing in our heads."
"For me, the most amazing aspect of the current debate about angels is that many adults and teenagers share a common belief in their existence. Having teenagers and adults agree on anything is almost a miracle in itself."
Will The Last One Leaving The 20th Century, Please Turn Out The Lights
Will The Last One Leaving The 20th Century, Please Turn Out The Lights,Gary Robertson,Dietz Press,0967326702,20th century,Humor,Popular Culture,Self-help,Social Science,Social Science / Popular Culture
Will The Last One Leaving The 20th Century, Please Turn Out The Lights
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