Today I visited an exhibit of the history of playgrounds that was at the Temple Railroad Museum. We've come a long way baby--as the saying goes. When I looked through the photos of old playground equipment, I couldn't help but both cringe and also think what a bunch of sissies we have become! I remembered playing on a lot of those pieces of equipment--and no one thought a thing about us getting hurt. Now, everything has to be uber safe because equipment manufacturers are no doubt afraid of lawsuits. Back in the day, the parents were responsible for the safety of their children, and it seems they were confident things would work out ok! It was a great stroll through memory lane and even way beyond my memories. A cool thing is that beyond the playground equipment exhibit, there was the static exhibit about the history of the railroad in Temple as a railroad center. I had no idea what a great exhibit this little museum has about the railroad and its importance in the creation of Temple as we know it now. I should have already taken by grandkids here but haven't--but I will! A great morning of exploration and discovery at our own railroad depot which is still in use as the Amtrak station and this great museum.
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