Which is pretty funny because liberalism in its birthplace is a right wing movement.

You’re right… I just wish I could build those memories for another generation or two. If I had the money I would do it myself. Just depressing times we live in man. The system is made to keep the rich-rich and the poor-poor. Life has been swallowing me lately, so this was just the icing on the cake.

I can sympathize with you about losing the family home. My aunt and uncle had to sell their house several years ago. Before they ended up with it, it was my grandparents house. My grandfather built it in the 30s. My mom was born in that house. It can be tough. But noone can take the memories you made while growing up there.

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It has dorm room in a movie vibes.

Probably is more than that if you want to own it.

The internet would have me believe that is a million dollar apartment in nyc.

Thank you so much! I was having trouble finding any information on this, even using reverse image search

The photo appeared in the September 1971 issue of Ebony magazine with the following caption:

>During break in rehearsals for television special, Going Back To Indiana, four of five Jackson Brothers (l. to r.) Tito, 18; Jermaine, 16; Marlon, 12, and Michael, 13, tour ABC-TV studios in Hollywood. Special will be aired this month 10 days after cartoon show debut.

I find it interesting that the caption didn't mention The Brady Bunch actors.

Here is the full page from the magazine:

https://preview.redd.it/q7kgs3nsw5qa1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=ce127646cf97246bab92b87701089de1f0c6d879

My aunt and I lived in extreme poverty. If that was an option I’m sure it would have been done. We live in Florida, so after the last few hurricanes she was a goner.

I appreciate that very much, and I apologize I was rude to you. It’s interesting we had 2 very different experiences, which makes me think it’s very possible some parts were/are more open to progress whereas others cling to the opposite. Could very well be the case. But on the other hand you can relate to, as you said, there being plenty of racist assholes, and racially integrated neighborhoods not being the default norm. Your grandparents sound like genuinely good people, and a person that is a genuinely good soul is never a bigoted jerk.

The house I grew was burned down by the fire department. It was a huge dilapidated structure that needed it. I felt a tinge of remorse when I learned about it. The take away was this. Every building requires maintenance if you want to keep it as an investment or for your kids it requires upkeep.

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Im sorry. I know how it is. After my Grandfather passed, Grandma was shuffled around from place to place and their house was sold by my aunt. It was small and real old, but it was where I grew up. I still have not been to see the place in 8 years. Hurts too much. Sending you hugs.

thats a decent sized plunger at sink there

It always sucks, but like Dr. Seuss once said, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Easy to say, hard to do.

I so understand. Your family sounds so close and the fact you guys rally around one another is so wonderful. As sad as it is, I can promise you that your family will have new memories. It sounds really corny, but you will have a tapestry of good things to look back upon. Give your auntie a hug from me. Xo

> Worst part of it all is my great aunt raised me. She’s 80 now, I’m 30. It was just us in this house for a long time.

And the best part is, is what you are doing right now... sharing the unequivocal gratitude you have for your aunt. Whom with you both, made that house into a home.

A sad time yes, yet balanced with love and thankfulness to soften the sharp edge of it.

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard” - Winnie the Pooh

Thank you. This was a very happy time in my life. I got to show my daughter the picture and she is a replica of me, she was able to see the comparison of the gas station and the laundry mat that is still across the street. Was a magical moment.

She’s okay, she’s sad too I can tell. But we both know it has to happen. Most of the house is over run with black mold. She’s been living with me and my kids for about 3 months now. She’s moving in with her son in Georgia for a bit and then coming back to help me with the kids later this year. So she will be back in forth.

Before it was my aunt Rosie’s house it was my aunt Arlene’s house. And when she passed it went to Rosie. So there is many generations and memories through this house. And yes it’s the fact it’s all disappearing… you hit the nail on the head. I had a nightmare last night, woke up in a panic this morning and was hysterical. Been a rough day for me

Yeah, it’s like a bunch of things are simply disappearing before your eyes. That it can’t be resurrected. You miss these things. I feel that way about my childhood home. It’s a terrible feeling. Is your auntie okay?

Looks like the Jackson four.

Worst part of it all is my great aunt raised me. She’s 80 now, I’m 30. It was just us in this house for a long time. It’s so sad to see it falling down, and looking at things and thinking of our past times that were very happy. I know chapters have to end eventually but damn is it sad.

Emotional times for several reasons. Keep an extra tissue handy. Picture does have a great look, by the way.