One year, my friend's father brought a box of beef moon cakes. Because at that time we only ate red bean paste, fruit or other sweet moon cakes, and we were tired of eating them. Of course, this kind of salted beef moon cake is very rare. Pingping took a piece of beef moon cake for us to eat, and told us to take a small bite gently, otherwise it would not be enough. I took the moon cake and took a bite. Beef juice immediately filled my mouth. It's delicious. So I put my mouth together again, trying to take another bite. Xiao Mo sitting on my right can't wait. He grabbed it at once, and I immediately gave him a few dirty eyes. Then everyone laughed.
Now, I pull my fingers to figure out how many friends I had left, and suddenly I feel heavy. Some left because of their parents' job transfer, some quietly left because of illness, and some went to other places because of study. Even I left.
A few days before the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, large boxes and small boxes of moon cakes were delivered to the door. Either deliver it in person or mail it. I looked at the cupboard full of moon cakes in a daze. No one shares these moon cakes with me. What's the point of eating them again
I opened the mooncakes box by box and was surprised to find a box of beef mooncakes. I quickly took it out and took a bite as before. "Ah-bitter!" I shouted. Mom ran over in a panic and said, "It's probably overdue. I'll throw it away. " After that, she took a bite: "Hey? Not bitter! " I cried hysterically, "What a pain! I lost it! "
Respondent: 12936042- Level 1 2010-9-2218:11.
1. Mid-Autumn Festival in August in my hometown
Autumn, gentle season, leaves accidentally fell down; In August, the thick moon, there is a happy atmosphere in the fragrance of osmanthus. Mid-Autumn Festival in August, dotted with the whole long and lifeless autumn, makes autumn more attractive. Make a pot of good tea under the osmanthus tree and chat with friends and relatives in a happy atmosphere. This is the most beautiful time of Mid-Autumn Festival in August in my hometown.
Mid-Autumn Festival is always around National Day. This coke is not good for us children, because school is usually on Saturday and Sunday, and then we can have a long vacation, so that we can enjoy ourselves. Adults are also very happy because they can have a good reunion with their families. So the atmosphere is harmonious before you know it. Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, people began to get busy, buying clothes for their children, preparing to worship their ancestors, buying moon cakes and firecrackers to enjoy the moon, and so on. In my hometown, people don't buy hardcover moon cakes. They usually buy moon cakes made by their villagers in some bakeries nearby. They are not beautifully decorated, but they are affordable. 2 yuan each, with eggs in it. But although it is very cheap, it is already a luxury in the poor land of my hometown. I liked this kind of moon cake best when I was a child. The temptation of golden yellow often makes me beg my mother to cut it for me. As a result, I lost my voice the next day and couldn't eat any more. But I often can't help stealing food, or screaming in pain to deceive my parents that my voice is gone. Later, in a conversation, I learned that my mother knew that my throat still hurt, but she gave it to me anyway. Now that I think about it, I feel very funny. When eating, I often quarrel with my sister because of the size of eggs. In the end, I will usually be beaten by my parents and break up in discord. You don't need a knife and fork when eating moon cakes, and you don't swallow and chew them slowly like a gentleman. This way of eating will be regarded as an alternative in the village-this boy is gentle with me! At ordinary times, we all gobble up, no matter what manners he has, we will eat, and if we eat too much, we will enjoy the scenery. Finally I swallowed it and put my hand over my throat to scare me. At this time, my mother will bring me tea to quench my thirst slowly, patting my back and saying, what's the hurry? Are you poor at home? Now that I think about it, I probably longed for moon cakes at that time! After all, it is rare in ordinary life. Now that I have moved into the city, I feel sorry for my hometown. When I look back at my hometown, I find that everyone is influenced by the civilization of the times, so I won't blame myself.
On the Mid-Autumn Festival, the excitement accumulated in my hometown a few days ago broke out. In the early morning, the children ran around the street in new clothes and didn't eat much breakfast. Because I have to worship my ancestors at noon, I have a big meal with my stomach. In fact, it is not a big meal for us now, but it is different for those children. Parents don't care about you on this day. You just play, and when you are tired, you can find something to eat. This is good, but it's not so good at ordinary times. After the ancestor worship, remove the "ancestor stove" and then start eating the sacrificial food, which means that the ancestors will eat it and the family will eat it again to show respect for the ancestors. After dinner, while the adults are still cleaning up, the children have fallen asleep in bed, because they have to stay up late at night to enjoy the moon, which shows that it is very important to enjoy the moon in the hearts of children. When adults are cleaning up, they will prepare to enjoy the moon in Yue Bai at night, and finally they will sleep with the children and wait for a wonderful night. At about 7: 30 in the evening, people set up their own tables in the street, and then put moon cakes and some food on the tables to start Yue Bai. The whole street is very lively, and adults and children are very happy. At this time, we will go to other places in the village or set off firecrackers. Our village is very big, with more than ten thousand people. Several of our partners will take this opportunity to visit the village and set off firecrackers at will. On the way, someone threw firecrackers at us as a prank, so we threw them back. But this is rare. We usually go to a mound behind the village and watch young men and women set off firecrackers while hugging each other. Bang, the woman got a fright, jumped on the boy, snuggled up shyly, and then turned around and whispered, smelly boy! We will laugh secretly. But we can't be matchmakers all the time. Sometimes we scare people when they are hugged and chased, but it's still fun. I saw someone else's moon cakes on the table outside when I was shopping. I think they are delicious, and I can't help pointing. At this time, the sisters in the same village told us not to make a fool of ourselves. I think we must be laughed at by others. When I came back from shopping, I just finished worshipping and began to eat like crazy, such as fruit, moon cakes and drinks. Nobody blames us anyway. In the yard, adults took out tea sets, began to make congou, put moon cakes on the table, and enjoyed them with the children. The children are eating moon cakes in the yard, running and playing happily. When they are tired, they drink tea and eat moon cakes. The adults talked about everything and talked about home, and the atmosphere was very good. It's getting late. Some children have fallen asleep in their mother's arms, and they are lucky enough to eat delicious noodles before they sleep. ...
Finally, it gradually quieted down in the extinction of the old lights, and the countryside was decorated with Mid-Autumn Festival. ...
Respondent: hzwzy 002- Level 1 20 10-9-22 18:45.
Celebrate Mid Autumn Festival
The long-awaited Mid-Autumn Festival has finally arrived, and people are in high spirits, celebrating this traditional festival with various forms of programs. It happened to be my uncle's birthday, so we had dinner together in the hotel to celebrate birthdays and festivals.
Come to the door of the hotel, wow! There were too many people there, there were no parking seats, and people surrounded the hotel. Fortunately, we booked four tables in advance, and I was very happy to see that the whole restaurant was crowded and lively, with a panoramic view of all kinds of famous seafood dishes.
After dinner, we went to the seaside swimming pool to see lanterns. At this time, a bright moon hung high in the sky, big and round, shining brightly on the whole earth. The weather is particularly good this year. At 9 o'clock 15, when we arrived at our destination, the beach was already brightly lit and tourists were everywhere. We walked along the beach and watched. Entering the gate, the giant couplets of "the strange lights shine in the water bay, and the bamboo sea is placed with the water according to the mountain" remind visitors not to forget the wonderful time of enjoying the moon here. Entering the swimming pool, I saw that the huge swimming pool was full of fire trees and silver flowers, and the lights were extraordinary. Tourists sang and laughed one after another. On the beach, groups of Zhuhai people spread out pots and pans and began to barbecue; Some spread out plastic paper on the beach and put moon cakes and drinks. , gather together to raise a glass to the moon; Some people also dance hand in hand; Very lively.
I enjoyed the lanterns tonight, and I can't forget to come back. When we walked home in a happy mood, the round moon quietly followed us.
Respondent: Tiger/KOOC-0/998/KOOC-0//KOOC-0/7-Level 1 20/KOOC-0/0-9-22/KOOC-0/9: 02.
Read more books. . Autumn is a beautiful season, which brings us harvest and happiness. There are many festivals in autumn, among which the Mid-Autumn Festival is my favorite.
Today is September 18, this year's Mid-Autumn Festival. At four o'clock in the afternoon, the three of us went to the hospital grandmother's house by car for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
I sat in the car and looked at the beautiful and charming scenery outside, feeling very comfortable. After about thirty minutes, grandma's house arrived. Grandma's family has changed a lot in recent years! It's really the same every year, and it has changed a lot in three years. Even I, a frequent visitor to my grandmother's house, almost didn't know. The original bungalows there have all become small houses with more than three floors.
I came to my grandmother's house and found my cousin. He is nine years old and has been in the second grade. People grow a little fat. I asked my cousin, "Where's Grandma?" My cousin said, "I went shopping." It turned out that she wanted to buy us some delicious side dishes. I saw many side dishes in the kitchen, which were quite advanced. I didn't see grandma playing with my cousin.
After a while, I heard the sound of a motorcycle from far and near, stopping in front of the door. I think it must be grandma. They're back. I immediately ran out like a crazy horse. When I came outside the house, I saw that it was my grandmother. They came back. I screamed at my grandmother at once. Grandma smiled when she saw me. She came into the house with me at once and gave me many things I like to eat. Then, my grandmother asked me to play with my cousin, and I was busy cooking. Father and mother went out to visit some relatives.
At six o'clock, everyone arrived, so dinner was ready. What a sumptuous dish today! I picked up chopsticks, put many side dishes in the bowl in front of me, and then I ate slowly. Grandma also put a lot of my favorite dishes in the bowl, so much that I can't put down a mountain. I kept saying, "Enough!" Grandma stopped giving me food. However, as long as I eat a little food, my grandmother will put more in my bowl. Later, I had to pick up the bowl and run to one side to eat. Grandma said, "Qiqi, sit at the table and eat quickly." I won't give it to you. " If you can't eat, you can stay. "I just went back to the table to continue eating.
After dinner, grandma took out all kinds of moon cakes for me to eat, let me taste a little, let me choose my favorite. Ah, grandma is so good to me! Then my cousin and I went upstairs.
Celebrate Mid Autumn Festival
The long-awaited Mid-Autumn Festival has finally arrived, and people are in high spirits, celebrating this traditional festival with various forms of programs. It happened to be my uncle's birthday, so we had dinner together in the hotel to celebrate birthdays and festivals.
Come to the door of the hotel, wow! There were too many people there, there were no parking seats, and people surrounded the hotel. Fortunately, we booked four tables in advance, and I was very happy to see that the whole restaurant was crowded and lively, with a panoramic view of all kinds of famous seafood dishes.
After dinner, we went to the seaside swimming pool to see lanterns. At this time, a bright moon hung high in the sky, big and round, shining brightly on the whole earth. The weather is particularly good this year. At 9 o'clock 15, when we arrived at our destination, the beach was already brightly lit and tourists were everywhere. We walked along the beach and watched. Entering the gate, the giant couplets of "the strange lights shine in the water bay, and the bamboo sea is placed with the water according to the mountain" remind visitors not to forget the wonderful time of enjoying the moon here. Entering the swimming pool, I saw that the huge swimming pool was full of fire trees and silver flowers, and the lights were extraordinary. Tourists sang and laughed one after another. On the beach, groups of Zhuhai people spread out pots and pans and began to barbecue; Some spread out plastic paper on the beach and put moon cakes and drinks. , gather together to raise a glass to the moon; Some people also dance hand in hand; Very lively.
I enjoyed the lanterns tonight, and I can't forget to come back. When we walked home in a happy mood, the round moon quietly followed us.
Mid-autumn moon night
After dinner, Ding Lingling's phone rang. It turned out that dad was going to take me to see fireworks. I'm really excited to hear that. While waiting for my father, my grandmother and I went to the balcony to watch the moon, because it was cloudy today, and countless stars were hiding in the clouds. A full moon hangs in the sky like a dazzling crystal ball, illuminating the dark world. Trees, rivers and houses are all wrapped in a thin layer of silver gauze, and the bright moonlight spreads all over the earth like a clear stream.
Dad's motorcycle came out of the window. He shouted: "husband and wife, come down quickly and put on more clothes." It's cold outside. " I put on my clothes at once and quickly went downstairs. The car left home with a beep. There was a cool breeze all the way, and I began to feel quite comfortable. Gradually, I felt a little cold and let me taste the autumn wind. Fortunately, I put on more clothes. At the end of the administrative center, the cars and bicycles in front were blocked, so our car had to stop and drive, crawling like a turtle. I'm really worried. I can see that the destination is coming, but there are too many people on the road. Maybe people in Jiaxing have managed to come out and want to see this rare wonderful fireworks. Finally, under the command of the traffic police uncle, we stopped the car and found a place to sit down. The full moon in the sky follows me. Tonight is the day of reunion. How charming the moonlight is. Suddenly, with a loud noise in the sky, fireworks appeared like meteors. Red, blue, purple ... colorful, colorful. "Wow!" How beautiful! The cheers of the sea of people are one after another, which makes people forget the fatigue during the day and the cold at night. Fireworks have been in bloom for nearly 30 minutes tonight. After a while, the flowers dispersed. Suddenly, "Chrysanthemum" was full of flowers in the night sky. For a moment, the "stars" are shining to you. At that time, "colorful mushroom clouds" are rising. ...
The fireworks party was over and people went home one after another. I hugged my father tightly and went home against the cool breeze of Mid-Autumn Festival. The bright moon in the sky is still so round and bright ...
[Postscript]:
The moonlight on the Mid-Autumn Festival night is so beautiful! I can't get rid of the colorful fireworks in my mind. So, I wrote this article.
Mid-autumn festival composition
When I grew up in the countryside, I always looked forward to holidays. Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival are the two most important festivals in my hometown. Perhaps it was because the living standard was relatively low at that time, and the family only improved their lives during the holidays; Perhaps it is a holiday as soon as the festival is over, and there will always be some entertainment activities to make you have a good time; Maybe both. In a word, adults are very busy during holidays. But adults are very busy and have a kind of relaxation every holiday. Of course, we carefree children are the happiest.
During the Spring Festival, although it coincides with the off-season, it always feels busy every year. Only the Mid-Autumn Festival gives people a special happiness, a spiritual rest and a special desire. When I think about it later, it seems that it is caused by different moods.
I like the artistic conception of Mid-Autumn Festival. That is not only the savings of harvest, but also the beginning of harvest. She said she was saving money because the summer harvest was coming. It is said that she started because autumn came with her fruitful steps, melting the joy of people's upcoming harvest. I think only people who have experienced rural life will have such feelings, such feelings and such profound feelings.
I like the artistic conception of Mid-Autumn Festival. In the round moonlight, round moon cakes and apples are ripe, and pears, grapes and other fruits are also on the market. In the moonlight, people are tasting holiday food and talking about harvest. After enjoying the moon, I miss my relatives in a foreign land. As the saying goes, "I miss my relatives twice during the festive season."
I like the artistic conception of Mid-Autumn Festival. My mother makes moon cakes for us every year. The moon cakes made by my mother look like big cakes, thick, fresh noodles and fresh fillings. Whether steamed or baked, there are patterns of the moon depicted in the farmer's bowl, as well as petals carved by osmanthus. The stuffing is also very special. The main ingredient is red pond, which contains sesame, red silk, nuts and raisins. Newly made moon cakes, steamed, soft and delicious, suitable for the elderly; Baked, tender outside, young people have a special liking. You see, the moon cakes that have just been served are steaming hot, and a fragrance is coming to my face. It's really mouth watering!
How many years have passed, although there are many kinds of moon cakes on the market now, and all kinds of fruits and vegetables are readily available, I still like to eat moon cakes made by my mother. Although the pattern of moon cakes has not changed much, the pattern is always so clear, so uniform and so beautiful. So as soon as I catch up with the Mid-Autumn Festival and go home, I always have to eat two big pieces, which are delicious and sweet.
I like the artistic conception of Mid-Autumn Festival, because I saw the development of the motherland's economy and the changes of people's living standards from the dining table.
You see, in addition to poultry, traditional vegetables and other foods, more and more meat, vegetables and seafood appear on the farmer's table.
"No wine, no feast". On festive days, people in China always drink a little wine. It used to be spirit Erguotou and other high-alcohol liquors. Now, state banquet wines such as remy martin and Maotai are also on people's tables. All these indicate the rise of the motherland's economy and the prosperity of the people. After more than 20 years of reform and opening up, well-off life is no longer a blueprint plan and idea, but gradually becomes a real life photo of thousands of families.
I like the artistic conception of Mid-Autumn Festival. She can bring me new feelings, new experiences and new gains every year. I am willing to feel the care of my loved ones, taste the philosophy of life and experience the ever-changing changes in my hometown in this artistic conception.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming. I hope this year's Mid-Autumn Festival will be rounder and brighter. I hope my relatives will be healthier and my hometown will be more beautiful and rich. I also sincerely hope that the motherland will be more prosperous. Perhaps this is the true meaning of my Mid-Autumn Festival complex.
The Mid Autumn Festival moon
On the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, I looked up at the sky and saw a full moon, but it was not the bright full moon we often say. There are layers of clear clouds in the sky, like smoke and fog, shrouded in moonlight. The halo of the moon is just the matchmaker between the full moon and the clear cloud. Holding it between the two, it is charming without usurping the role of master.
Some people say that the new moon is like a bud, the half moon is like a gourd ladle, and the full moon is like a bright eye. It seems that it is really inappropriate to use a full moon with bright eyes in the Mid-Autumn Festival. There is a proverb that says "Yun Zheyue is on August 15th". Clouds are born and the moon is hidden, mysterious and blurred. Although the full moon of this Mid-Autumn Festival is not as good as that in the eyes of Xi Zi, it has a unique atmosphere.
I would like to walk in the clouds with the moon and listen to her telling ancient legends; I would also like to stand in a quiet place and stare quietly. However, all this turned into soft moonlight on me. This is a real contact and a blessing from an old friend. Many people are willing to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival indoors, but I prefer to listen to the songs of the moon on a quiet night, on a high balcony, or outdoors, and feel "the moon is clear until night".
I have read the poem "A family didn't take a private photo until the end of the day" in Cao Song's Mid-Autumn Festival to the Moon in the Tang Dynasty, and I have also read the poem "Emei Mountain Moon Song" by Li Bai, "Emei Mountain is half full of autumn, and Qiang water falls flat. In the evening, Qingxi went to the Three Gorges, missing Yuzhou. There is also Mr. Zhu Ziqing's Moonlight on the Lotus Pond. Among these rare masterpieces, Cao Song's poems express injustice, Emei Mountain's monthly songs express the thoughts of old friends, and Mr. Zhu's articles express sadness. They all write about the moon. The selflessness and fairness of the moon shine on the earth, and the faint moonlight of the moon gives people comfort, even though they are not all full moons in the Mid-Autumn Festival. The moon has always been a symbol of missing, gentleness and tranquility. Especially in the Mid-Autumn Festival, how many poets see things and write down masterpieces handed down from generation to generation; How many parting people are disappointed. But I'm not so sad. I remember the earthquake in Taiwan Province Province, which touched me and the hearts of hundreds of millions of people in China, and let warm love cross the ocean. The moon in Mid-Autumn Festival seems to be crying silently for this touching move. She, a busy messenger, conveys the comfort of the people of the motherland through her. Then, what originally symbolizes missing, gentleness, beauty and tranquility should be added with care and help, so that helpless people can think of hope and the beauty of tomorrow when they see her. Although this moonlight is not as hot as the sun, it can evoke more associations-in times of difficulty, someone must extend a selfless hand to help you and warm you. This association is not secular begging, but the nature of our young life on the earth-humanity. All rivers run into the sea, and the Mid-Autumn Festival full moon seems to be a calm sea, absorbing everyone's thoughts. In her gentleness and quietness, the waves of thoughts are slowly released and turned into groups around her. This is the artistic conception, injecting new symbols.
May this artistic conception cleanse my old thoughts and wash away the injustice in the world. Maybe you still have some old ideas about this full moon, my friend. Please open the floodgate of your mind, think about tomorrow and your own "heart moon".
Responder: DOTA Demons and Elves-Level 1 20 10-9-23 08:27
According to the China calendar, the eighth month of the lunar calendar is in the middle of autumn, and the second month of autumn is called "Mid-Autumn Festival", and August 15th is in the middle of it, so it is called "Mid-Autumn Festival". Mid-Autumn Festival has many nicknames: it is called "August Festival" and "August and a half" because it falls on August 15th; Because the main activities of Mid-Autumn Festival are all around the moon, it is also commonly known as "Moon Festival" and "Moonlit Night". The full moon in Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes reunion, so it is also called "Reunion Festival". In the Tang Dynasty, the Mid-Autumn Festival was also called "correcting the moon". The record of "Reunion Festival" was first seen in the Ming Dynasty. "Journey to the West Lake" says: "August 15th is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and people send moon cakes to show their reunion". "A Brief Introduction to the Scenery of the Imperial Capital" also said: "On August 15th, the moon was sacrificed, the cakes were round, the melons were wrongly divided, and the petals were carved with lotus flowers. ..... Anyone who returns to Ning with a wife will return to her husband's family one day, which is called "Reunion Festival". On the night of Mid-Autumn Festival, there is a custom of "reunion" in most parts of our country, that is, flipping a small cake symbolizing reunion, which is similar to a moon cake. The cake contains sugar, sesame, sweet-scented osmanthus and vegetables, and the moon, sweet-scented osmanthus tree and rabbit are pressed outside. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the elders at home will divide the cake into pieces according to the number of people, and each person will have one. If someone is not at home, leave one for them to show family reunion.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, there are fewer clouds and more fog, and the moonlight is bright and bright. In addition to a series of activities such as enjoying the moon, offering sacrifices to the moon, eating moon cakes and wishing for reunion, there are activities such as dancing grass dragons and building stupas in some places. In addition to moon cakes, all kinds of seasonal fresh fruits and dried fruits are also delicious in the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Another explanation for the origin of Mid-Autumn Festival is that the 15th day of the eighth lunar month happens to be the time when rice is ripe, and all families worship the land god. Mid-Autumn Festival may be the legacy of Qiubao!
Yes, on this festive day, who doesn't miss home? Who doesn't miss their loved ones? Hometown, a word that makes people feel warm after listening. The moon in my hometown is particularly bright, the water in my hometown is particularly sweet, and the people in my hometown are particularly close. But, but I'm just an unknown star in the sky, I'm just the shadow of the moon, I'm just a wandering wanderer. Where is my hometown? Where are my relatives? I asked the stars like this, and I asked the moon like this, but they didn't answer me. ...
Mid-Autumn Festival every year, Mid-Autumn Festival every year. Life is easy to get old, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is endless. A pure heart misses home, and a wandering heart looks at the full moon.
It is especially bright from January to Mid-Autumn Festival. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival is coming again. Everyone eats cakes and enjoys the full moon. I was lost in thought. ...
"How bright the moonlight at home is! People are relatives of their hometown. "
Yes, on this festive day, who doesn't miss home? Who doesn't miss their loved ones? Hometown, a word that makes people feel warm after listening. The moon in my hometown is particularly bright, the water in my hometown is particularly sweet, and the people in my hometown are particularly close. But, but I'm just an unknown star in the sky, I'm just the shadow of the moon, I'm just a wandering wanderer. Where is my hometown? Where are my relatives? I asked the stars like this, and I asked the moon like this, but they didn't answer me. ...
Tonight, I am lonely. This beautiful Mid-Autumn moonlight touched my homesickness, homesickness, homesickness, homesickness. ...
think it over ...
"Clouds cover the autumn moon, and rain should be lanterns."
This is the meteorological experience summed up by our ancestors for thousands of years. Save about 145 days from Mid-Autumn Festival to Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month. The weather on the Mid-Autumn Festival is very important, which directly affects the weather changes and laws in the future 145 days. If you can't see the moon in the Mid-Autumn Festival, there is a great chance that it will rain in the Lantern Festival, which will affect the celebration atmosphere of the first major festival after the Spring Festival. At least in most parts of the south, it is such a meteorological law, so everyone is looking forward to the Mid-Autumn Festival full moon.
"The ancients didn't see this month, but this month they took photos of the ancients."
The ancients didn't have the honor to see the moon today, and of course they didn't know what people did today. However, we know that today's moon once shone on the ancients, and we can see the great achievements created by the ancients for our Chinese nation from today's moon. Four great inventions, Tang poetry and Song poetry ...
Today's moon illuminates the 5,000-year glory of China. We look at the moon that once lit up the ancients and the glory of our Chinese nation. We are proud of our country. ...
How many years later; When we became ancients, how many years later; When our future generations also saw us on the moon at that time, can we make our future generations proud of us? What have we done for them?