Category Archives: Industry

The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller

No one who remembers the 1980 Bonwit Teller fiasco in New York City is surprised by today’s East Wing. demolition.  Donald Trump’s total disregard for the preservation of history while reneging on promises made is exactly the same.  It is

The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller

No one who remembers the 1980 Bonwit Teller fiasco in New York City is surprised by today’s East Wing. demolition.  Donald Trump’s total disregard for the preservation of history while reneging on promises made is exactly the same.  It is

Visiting The N.Y. World’s Fair 1964/65 With the Flintstones PTII

The New York World’s Fair in 1964/1965 attracted a boatload of luminaries, but none more incredible than Fred Flintstone. Traveling all the way from prehistoric Bedrock, Fred and Wilma, Barney and Betty couldn’t wait to see that showcase of mid-20th-century

Visiting The N.Y. World’s Fair 1964/65 With the Flintstones PTII

The New York World’s Fair in 1964/1965 attracted a boatload of luminaries, but none more incredible than Fred Flintstone. Traveling all the way from prehistoric Bedrock, Fred and Wilma, Barney and Betty couldn’t wait to see that showcase of mid-20th-century

Visiting the New York World’s Fair With the Flintstones

Sixty years ago today The New York Worlds Fair  1964/1965 opened. If the New York Worlds Fair of 1939/1940 was like stepping into the land of Oz, the 1964/ 1965 Worlds Fair was like striding into the future of the

Visiting the New York World’s Fair With the Flintstones

Sixty years ago today The New York Worlds Fair  1964/1965 opened. If the New York Worlds Fair of 1939/1940 was like stepping into the land of Oz, the 1964/ 1965 Worlds Fair was like striding into the future of the

The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller

Trump Tower lives to see another day. For now, the tacky gold emblazoned skyscraper remains untouched by the New York courts, much like Trump himself. Seeing both knocked down would be pure justice. Long before I hated Donald Trump, I

The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller

Trump Tower lives to see another day. For now, the tacky gold emblazoned skyscraper remains untouched by the New York courts, much like Trump himself. Seeing both knocked down would be pure justice. Long before I hated Donald Trump, I

New York Justice

New Yorkers have waited decades for this day. $354.9 million reasons “I LOVE NY!”

New York Justice

New Yorkers have waited decades for this day. $354.9 million reasons “I LOVE NY!”

My First National Potato Chip Day- Something To Chew On

Bert Lahr for Lays Potato Chips. Vintage ad Americans are crazy for potato chips, so it’s not crazy at all that today we celebrate National Potato Chip Day! And why not? They’re crunchy They are crispy. And for the past

My First National Potato Chip Day- Something To Chew On

Bert Lahr for Lays Potato Chips. Vintage ad Americans are crazy for potato chips, so it’s not crazy at all that today we celebrate National Potato Chip Day! And why not? They’re crunchy They are crispy. And for the past

Vintage 1960s gas stove Tappan

Gas Stoves- Whats Cooking?

The reactionary gasbags are at it again. With great indignation they are whining “First the Feds came for our guns. Next, they came for our God. Now they are coming for our gas stoves! Holy Rachel Ray! Chill out. Can’t

Vintage 1960s gas stove Tappan

Gas Stoves- Whats Cooking?

The reactionary gasbags are at it again. With great indignation they are whining “First the Feds came for our guns. Next, they came for our God. Now they are coming for our gas stoves! Holy Rachel Ray! Chill out. Can’t

Remembering Windows On The World

Twenty-one years. On this year’s observance of the attack on the World Trade Center, that number and that place have been intertwined in my life long before the tragedy we recall every 9/11. I celebrated my 21st birthday at Windows

Remembering Windows On The World

Twenty-one years. On this year’s observance of the attack on the World Trade Center, that number and that place have been intertwined in my life long before the tragedy we recall every 9/11. I celebrated my 21st birthday at Windows

Vintage business poster Mather Poster Company 1920s

Motivating the American Worker

  On Labor Day, that holiday federalized by Uncle Sam in 1894, we honor the achievements of America’s hard-working people. There was a time when loyal workers truly rooted for the firm. Our family-owned shoe factory in Allentown PA. has

Vintage business poster Mather Poster Company 1920s

Motivating the American Worker

  On Labor Day, that holiday federalized by Uncle Sam in 1894, we honor the achievements of America’s hard-working people. There was a time when loyal workers truly rooted for the firm. Our family-owned shoe factory in Allentown PA. has

I’m Not Falling For Faux Fall

I’m not ready for sweater weather! And I’m not putting away my white shoes any time soon. With Labor Day looming, my longing for a never-ending summer grows fiercer, becoming protective of the precious time left in this most favorite

I’m Not Falling For Faux Fall

I’m not ready for sweater weather! And I’m not putting away my white shoes any time soon. With Labor Day looming, my longing for a never-ending summer grows fiercer, becoming protective of the precious time left in this most favorite