1980 vs. 2008
Little Dog is about to turn 16. It's sort of puzzling, the lack of enthusiasm he and his friends are displaying about this momentous birthday (both his and their own.) When I was turning 16 I all but parked at the Tag Agency the night before so I could obtain my driver's license as soon as possible. But these kids are just kind of " meh " about the whole driving deal. I have friends with kids who are 18 and still haven't moseyed down to the DMV . LD displays a definite interest in driving, but it's not all consuming as it was with me and my friends. I also have to admit that LD and crew haven't done half the crazy things I had done by the time my 16 th rolled around. I was certainly not a "bad" kid, nor were my friends. But by 14 I had already been drunk (and tearfully confessed the same to my mom the very next day, so strong was my guilt.) I had also smoked pot, hitchhiked, and I'm pretty sure I had probably done a hit of speed or two......