Beat the Summer Heat – World Book Encyclopedia 1955
As we suffer through an oppressive heat wave, an offering of mid century tips for a very contemporary problem.
Tips to Beat Summers Heat
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Have You Visited My Online Shop?
Bring my art into your home and your lifestyle. Order a museum-quality archival print framed or unframed, or apply one to a ceramic mug, perfect to enjoy your morning cup of Joe with. Wear this one-of-a-kind art on a comfy
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Have You Visited My Online Shop?
Bring my art into your home and your lifestyle. Order a museum-quality archival print framed or unframed, or apply one to a ceramic mug, perfect to enjoy your morning cup of Joe with. Wear this one-of-a-kind art on a comfy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Envisioning The American Dream 
Cut down on high protein foods? But I thought the ‘meat sweats’ were only a myth 🙂
Besides, what mid-century backyard barbecue would be complete without thick cut AAA steaks, juicy frankfurters smeared in mustard, and tasty American cheddar cheese?
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You are so right! In fact the American Meat Institute ran several ads touting the benefits of eating meat in hot weather months!
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I have to compliment you on the impressive amount of information you assemble on this blog. Also, you’ve nailed the mid-20th century popular aesthetic. Congrats!
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Thanks, Lynn. I have enjoyed sharing it all.
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I always thought keeping windows open would let the cool out. Especially the front screen door.
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