I am almost 50

A half century

A gen x’er

Latch key 🔑 kid

I walked everywhere

I could cook and clean a house by the age of 8.

The microwave, videos, cable and internet was invented during my time.

I saw manufacturing jobs turn into high tech.

But for some reason

When I eat I still have a plate 🍽️ with a fork and knife in front of me and the server asks what will you have.

It is the only customer service left, besides the DMV.

Why?

Because we know talking and eating is survival and we don’t want no freaking robot to regulate our food intake and feed us like babies.

We like to control ourselves, because we have been taking care of ourselves ever since you labeled us latchkey kids.

Just for goodness sakes make sure there is kool aide and something in the fridge.

We will be good and the house will be clean so we don’t get yelled at.

-Jennie Nawrocki