One will be able to discern quite easily that most, if not all, of my ten comeback yearnings are probably pipe dreams. However, reflection is a good thing. All things are possible and maybe....just maybe a few may be realistic enough to become a reality again.

1. Smiles. They seem to have disappeared from most people's faces. Sadly, I see even babies in stores not responding to a smile. Parents do not smile and little ones do observe what grown-ups do and mimic them. A day without a smile is like a day without sunshine! A smile is a delightful enjoyment that people use to naturally and freely extend to one another.

2. I yearn for the comeback of when the majority of people told the truth to one another. It's been said that 80% of people lie on a daily basis. Some even saying it's expected in good business practices. Good to lie? My sister was one who believed that, until she was cheated out of one of her business deals which nearly ruined her company.

2. I yearn for the return of when "I promise", meant a promise and a firm handshake sealed the deal. The trust level of folks known as "his handshake is his word", laid stress levels to rest and one could sleep more contented knowing the matter would be taken care of.

3. Modern technology is good and bad. I yearn for the days when you could simply dial zero and a live voice was there to help direct your call and wonder of wonders, you would be put in touch with a real person who would give you the information you were seeking.

Today voice-activated tape recordings do little in providing help, instead create frustration as you go from complicated time-consuming phone menu to phone menu to phone menu...

4. "Until death do us part". Today the emphasis sometimes seems to be more on the wedding day, rather than the marriage. Elaborate, expensive weddings that place a heavy burden of debt on a new couple will do little to ensure a start of a happy marriage. Add to that the idea that divorce is always an instant option and the commitment level can drop drastically.

5) The American dream. Owning ones own home through hard work and diligent saving was a reality at one time. Today its not a dream, instead its a nightmare. Buying a home is a complicated, expensive procedure with too many "expert" people having to assist along the way and all sharing in taking the money before you can even put down your down payment and sign the deed.

6) School prayer. When they took prayer out of

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