I feel such delight about the 'good old days.' Who’s not to say we can't create our own 'good days' though. Kids are a great and constant reminder of not being too serious and remembering what it was like to be real young.
I recently took a trip down memory lane, with a visit to my home town, family and friends. I did exactly this. We looked at the old school etc. among many other things.
Great writing Matt; your article is evoking and brings to mind many pleasures and interests of the past. I'd be really keen to get on some roller skates again and not that kind they have today.

Cheers,
Simone