Offered here is a comparison of the customs, practices, moral code, and attitudes of 1900s individuals as they gradually morphed into those of today as observed by the 101-year-old author who is an internationally recognized scientist and lecturer/consultant as well as a sculptor with pieces similarly positioned in museums and private collections; an author of textbooks and award-winning fiction; a professor; USCG Captain with Masters papers; winner of international sports awards; a veteran of WWII and Korea.