How the American Dream Grew
If the seed of the American Dream was planted during the dark days of the Depression, germinated at the New York Worlds Fair of 1939, it was nurtured and cultivated during the sacrifices and deprivations of WWII. By wars end
How the American Dream Grew
If the seed of the American Dream was planted during the dark days of the Depression, germinated at the New York Worlds Fair of 1939, it was nurtured and cultivated during the sacrifices and deprivations of WWII. By wars end
Inherited Dreams
Though it would be my parents generation, those who lived through the Great Depression and later rolled up their collective sleeves, pitched in and sacrificed for the greater good in their fight against tyranny-who would be knighted by Tom Brokaw
Inherited Dreams
Though it would be my parents generation, those who lived through the Great Depression and later rolled up their collective sleeves, pitched in and sacrificed for the greater good in their fight against tyranny-who would be knighted by Tom Brokaw
Introduction
For over half a century, Americans soaring confidence had always promised a sugar-frosted future filled with frost free fun and abundance and economic prosperity. But that Buoyant bubble of optimism has since gone bust. Along with our jobs, retirement funds
Introduction
For over half a century, Americans soaring confidence had always promised a sugar-frosted future filled with frost free fun and abundance and economic prosperity. But that Buoyant bubble of optimism has since gone bust. Along with our jobs, retirement funds
Suburbia For Sale
American Dream Foreclosed Whether a split level or a McMansion, the American Home has been the very embodiment of the American Dream. Once the mark of achievement, the suburban home was a solid investment, the guarantee of a secure future.
Suburbia For Sale
American Dream Foreclosed Whether a split level or a McMansion, the American Home has been the very embodiment of the American Dream. Once the mark of achievement, the suburban home was a solid investment, the guarantee of a secure future.
National Coffee Day Trump Style
Happy National Coffee Day! How we might be celebrating National Coffee Day next year in Trump World.
National Coffee Day Trump Style
Happy National Coffee Day! How we might be celebrating National Coffee Day next year in Trump World.
Hop on the Democracy Train
Think and Learn Dept. Who do we want as conductor of our Democracy Train, kids? One of them is a definite train wreck.
Hop on the Democracy Train
Think and Learn Dept. Who do we want as conductor of our Democracy Train, kids? One of them is a definite train wreck.
Kennedy Nixon Debate – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The 1960 presidential debate was an unprecedented event. For the first time ever, the American voter, in the comfort of his own living room could watch a presidential campaign debate staged specifically for the viewer. It was the debate
Kennedy Nixon Debate – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The 1960 presidential debate was an unprecedented event. For the first time ever, the American voter, in the comfort of his own living room could watch a presidential campaign debate staged specifically for the viewer. It was the debate
Beer and the Happy Homemaker
Ever wonder what made the mid-century Happy Housewife so happy? It turns out hubby wasn’t the only one knocking back a few brewsky’s at the end of a long day. Beer ads traditionally targeting men have long featured buxom babes,
Beer and the Happy Homemaker
Ever wonder what made the mid-century Happy Housewife so happy? It turns out hubby wasn’t the only one knocking back a few brewsky’s at the end of a long day. Beer ads traditionally targeting men have long featured buxom babes,
Trumps Revisionist History
Only in Donald Trump’s revisionist dreamscape is the African-American community in the “absolutely worst shape they’ve ever been in. Ever. Ever. Ever!” Ever? Really?
Trumps Revisionist History
Only in Donald Trump’s revisionist dreamscape is the African-American community in the “absolutely worst shape they’ve ever been in. Ever. Ever. Ever!” Ever? Really?
Motivating the American Worker
There was a time when loyal workers truly rooted for the firm. Our family owned shoe factory in Allentown PA. has been shuttered for decades, but memories of the once booming business lingered with me for years. In the late
Motivating the American Worker
There was a time when loyal workers truly rooted for the firm. Our family owned shoe factory in Allentown PA. has been shuttered for decades, but memories of the once booming business lingered with me for years. In the late
GI Joe Becomes Joe College
Once upon a time colleges and home ownership were a privilege reserved for the rich. As the cost of 4 years of college education escalates between $100,00 and $200,000 we may end up replicating those pre- WWII times. It was
GI Joe Becomes Joe College
Once upon a time colleges and home ownership were a privilege reserved for the rich. As the cost of 4 years of college education escalates between $100,00 and $200,000 we may end up replicating those pre- WWII times. It was
Stumping On The Kindergarten Campaign Trail 1960
In the crisp fall of 1960 as presidential hopeful Senator John Kennedy beckoned us into a New Frontier I would be embarking onto my own new frontier – Kindergarten. This New Frontier of 1960 that stood in front of me,
Stumping On The Kindergarten Campaign Trail 1960
In the crisp fall of 1960 as presidential hopeful Senator John Kennedy beckoned us into a New Frontier I would be embarking onto my own new frontier – Kindergarten. This New Frontier of 1960 that stood in front of me,
American Nativism- Nothing New
When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear
American Nativism- Nothing New
When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear
Vacation Greetings- Have a Coke and a Smile
To My Readers: “Having a Wonderful Time…Wish You Were Here! See you in September!”
Vacation Greetings- Have a Coke and a Smile
To My Readers: “Having a Wonderful Time…Wish You Were Here! See you in September!”
