Originally Posted by
Jerry Oz
I recall going to see the parents of an old friend back in the '90s. I had not seen them in 15 years or more. They lived on a street that I hung out on until the early hours after high school football and basketball games. Never had any problems then. Well, when I visited them, the street was crazy. Bangers and street people were everywhere. You'd think it was a main road instead of a side street. I left my windows up even though my air conditioner was not working and it was 90° outside. I made sure I avoided eye contact. It was wild.
Well, it's been more than 20 years since then and the street has been gentrified. My nephew bought a house near my buddy's old place and it looks good as new. All the houses do. And there are no more people hanging out, looking like they're just waiting to start trouble.