In ‘What Happen to the Good Old Days,’ Patricia Colette reflects on the sweeping changes that have reshaped American life over the past several decades. Drawing from her personal journey and a lifetime of careful observation, she offers a thoughtful, grounded perspective on what’s been lost and what might still be recovered. Colette revisits the post-war era of the 1940s and 1950s, a time of strong neighborhoods, shared responsibility, and civic trust. She contrasts those years with today’s cultural climate, marked by fractured communities, divisive politics, and growing distrust in leadership. Through insightful storytelling and honest critique, she explores how social progress, while vital, often came hand-in-hand with new tensions, leaving many Americans feeling adrift.