Category Archives: History
A Bubbly New Years Toast
A bubbly toast to all my readers- Friends Always! Let’s hope 2018 is a vintage year!
A Bubbly New Years Toast
A bubbly toast to all my readers- Friends Always! Let’s hope 2018 is a vintage year!
Santa Claus for a Cause
Just as both sides in a war claim God on their side, so WWII American’s enlisted Santa to help fight their battle. This 1944 ad for Interwoven Socks should be filed under vintage advertising we are not likely to see
Santa Claus for a Cause
Just as both sides in a war claim God on their side, so WWII American’s enlisted Santa to help fight their battle. This 1944 ad for Interwoven Socks should be filed under vintage advertising we are not likely to see
Christmas or Chanukah- The True Festival of Lights
A Holiday Classic Normally, while Jews across the country begin celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of lights, Christians have had a good 2 week start on them with their own festival of lights- the installation of Xmas lights. Along with Black
Christmas or Chanukah- The True Festival of Lights
A Holiday Classic Normally, while Jews across the country begin celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of lights, Christians have had a good 2 week start on them with their own festival of lights- the installation of Xmas lights. Along with Black
John Lennon The Day the Music Died
“I read the news today, oh boy….” On another chilly Monday in December nearly 40 years ago, a gunshot extinguished the remaining idealism of a generation. A brief, violent moment and hope had died yet again for me That the
John Lennon The Day the Music Died
“I read the news today, oh boy….” On another chilly Monday in December nearly 40 years ago, a gunshot extinguished the remaining idealism of a generation. A brief, violent moment and hope had died yet again for me That the
It’s About Time
Women are breaking their silence about sexual harassment and it’s about time! Recognizing the #MeToo impact on society, Time magazine has chosen “The Silence Breakers” as its 2017 Person of the Year. It is a perfect rebuke to last year’s
It’s About Time
Women are breaking their silence about sexual harassment and it’s about time! Recognizing the #MeToo impact on society, Time magazine has chosen “The Silence Breakers” as its 2017 Person of the Year. It is a perfect rebuke to last year’s
Royal Romance When Love Trumps Hate – Meghan Markle and Wallis Simpson
For generations even American girls dreamed of growing up to be a real life princess. Now that one has actually happened its worth remembering one who wasn’t as lucky. Someday My Prince Will Come American. Bi-Racial. Divorced. Oh My! The
Royal Romance When Love Trumps Hate – Meghan Markle and Wallis Simpson
For generations even American girls dreamed of growing up to be a real life princess. Now that one has actually happened its worth remembering one who wasn’t as lucky. Someday My Prince Will Come American. Bi-Racial. Divorced. Oh My! The
Trump and Pocahontas – Color Me Racist
President Trump got into a heap big trouble when he once again referred to Senator Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” at an event honoring Native American veterans. Compounding our clueless Commander in Chief’s insensitivity, he spoke to these Navajo Code talkers
Trump and Pocahontas – Color Me Racist
President Trump got into a heap big trouble when he once again referred to Senator Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” at an event honoring Native American veterans. Compounding our clueless Commander in Chief’s insensitivity, he spoke to these Navajo Code talkers
Thanksgiving Progress
Racial stereotypes and historical inaccuracies have been as traditional a Thanksgiving fixture as melt in you mouth. candied yams and marshmallow, though nowadays not quite as easy to swallow. American mythology about that first Thanksgiving would have us believe
Thanksgiving Progress
Racial stereotypes and historical inaccuracies have been as traditional a Thanksgiving fixture as melt in you mouth. candied yams and marshmallow, though nowadays not quite as easy to swallow. American mythology about that first Thanksgiving would have us believe
Twisted Times with Twister
Twisted Times When I think back to being 14, the same age as Leigh Corfman was, the woman who accused Alabama’s Roy Moore of molesting her, the sexiest encounter for me was contorting my body in a tangled mess of
Twisted Times with Twister
Twisted Times When I think back to being 14, the same age as Leigh Corfman was, the woman who accused Alabama’s Roy Moore of molesting her, the sexiest encounter for me was contorting my body in a tangled mess of
Trump to Mother Earth: Drop Dead!
Now standing alone, Donald Trump and his cold-hearted compadres of climate deniers have turned their back on poor, sickly Mother Earth, as the only country to reject the Paris Climate Agreement. Just as Trump is intent on dismantling our health
Trump to Mother Earth: Drop Dead!
Now standing alone, Donald Trump and his cold-hearted compadres of climate deniers have turned their back on poor, sickly Mother Earth, as the only country to reject the Paris Climate Agreement. Just as Trump is intent on dismantling our health
Envisioning The American Dream 