Gray Matters by Stuart Carlson and Jerry Resler for February 09, 2014

The 1990s were pretty good.

not that far in the past but the 70’s, 80’s and even 90’s were better than any year in the 2000’s.

Or was it?

“When you think of the good old days, think one word: dentistry.” —P.J. O’Rourke

While I could think of a few other things (like indoor plumbing) that ensure against unwarranted romanticizing of the past, just that one is enough to drive the point home.