Category Archives: American Way
A Winter War Time Romance
The winter of 1944 was a blustery one. ..but it would soon turn torrid. Christmas break, my 18-year-old college freshman mother Betty hopped on a Pullman, joining her family for a well needed vacation in balmy Miami Beach. The glow
A Winter War Time Romance
The winter of 1944 was a blustery one. ..but it would soon turn torrid. Christmas break, my 18-year-old college freshman mother Betty hopped on a Pullman, joining her family for a well needed vacation in balmy Miami Beach. The glow
Rosie The Riveter Goes to War
Like most gals during WWII, Rosie the Riveter was wacky for khaki. But Rosie didn’t just swoon for a man in a uniform; Rosie wanted to wear one herself! Like every Mrs. and Miss America, Rosie was doing her part
Rosie The Riveter Goes to War
Like most gals during WWII, Rosie the Riveter was wacky for khaki. But Rosie didn’t just swoon for a man in a uniform; Rosie wanted to wear one herself! Like every Mrs. and Miss America, Rosie was doing her part
How to Win the Big Football Game and the Girl
Touchdown Chasing the American Dream, Bill Bradley sure knew how to score on the football team. But when it came to scoring with the girls he was a big zero. Learn how our hero Bill tackled his girl problem and
How to Win the Big Football Game and the Girl
Touchdown Chasing the American Dream, Bill Bradley sure knew how to score on the football team. But when it came to scoring with the girls he was a big zero. Learn how our hero Bill tackled his girl problem and
Boy Scouts Morally Straight…and Gay
How to Join the Boy Scouts So you want to get in on all the fun and excitement that scouts have? Well there are 3 things you have to do to become a Boy Scout and enjoy the fellowship of
Boy Scouts Morally Straight…and Gay
How to Join the Boy Scouts So you want to get in on all the fun and excitement that scouts have? Well there are 3 things you have to do to become a Boy Scout and enjoy the fellowship of
Second Class Scouts?
Is the Boy Scouts of America considering dropping their long time ban on gay members and finally becoming more inclusive? Copyright (©) 2013 Sally Edelstein All Rights Reserved
Second Class Scouts?
Is the Boy Scouts of America considering dropping their long time ban on gay members and finally becoming more inclusive? Copyright (©) 2013 Sally Edelstein All Rights Reserved
Goodyear’s Flights of Fancy
Goodyear had bigger things in mind for their blimps after their service in WWII than to photograph sporting events. When it came to post-war promises in America, the sky was the limit. Picture your post-war self cruising to Paris in
Goodyear’s Flights of Fancy
Goodyear had bigger things in mind for their blimps after their service in WWII than to photograph sporting events. When it came to post-war promises in America, the sky was the limit. Picture your post-war self cruising to Paris in
Cruising Into Retirement
Mid-century America was the golden age for the golden years. As the baby boomers grew up living out the suburban American Dream of plenty, it was assumed we would eventually cruise comfortably into easy retirement just as our grandparents and
Cruising Into Retirement
Mid-century America was the golden age for the golden years. As the baby boomers grew up living out the suburban American Dream of plenty, it was assumed we would eventually cruise comfortably into easy retirement just as our grandparents and
JFK’s Inauguration: A Colorful Account
January 20, 1961-The Day a Black and White World Changed to Color I was proud as a peacock. The year was 1961. John F. Kennedy was the first president I ever saw sworn in on television and I got to
JFK’s Inauguration: A Colorful Account
January 20, 1961-The Day a Black and White World Changed to Color I was proud as a peacock. The year was 1961. John F. Kennedy was the first president I ever saw sworn in on television and I got to
Keeping Hope Alive
Gun Violence R.I.P. In July 1969, a full-page ad in the Sunday NY Times posed a request to the American public: Hold onto this page for 1 year and hope and pray it ended. The hopeful ad appeared one year
Keeping Hope Alive
Gun Violence R.I.P. In July 1969, a full-page ad in the Sunday NY Times posed a request to the American public: Hold onto this page for 1 year and hope and pray it ended. The hopeful ad appeared one year
Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak
As the U.S. finds itself in the worst flu epidemic in years, I take a look back to the winter of 1957 when the Asiatic Flu terrorized the nation, and hit close to home. 1957 was a gloomy winter; as
Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak
As the U.S. finds itself in the worst flu epidemic in years, I take a look back to the winter of 1957 when the Asiatic Flu terrorized the nation, and hit close to home. 1957 was a gloomy winter; as
Envisioning The American Dream 