Category Archives: Consumers
Patty Duke A Go-Go
As an actress, Patty Duke was a true miracle worker. The fact that viewers of the popular Patty Duke Show bought into this improbable story of identical cousins who looked alike, laughed alike, walked alike and at times even
Patty Duke A Go-Go
As an actress, Patty Duke was a true miracle worker. The fact that viewers of the popular Patty Duke Show bought into this improbable story of identical cousins who looked alike, laughed alike, walked alike and at times even
Atomic Passion – The Utterly Unauthorized Story of My Conception
It was spring 1954. While the Cold War was frozen solid, thanks to a temporary thaw in my parents own chilly clashes, I would be conceived on a sweltering hot night that June. The year had started with a
Atomic Passion – The Utterly Unauthorized Story of My Conception
It was spring 1954. While the Cold War was frozen solid, thanks to a temporary thaw in my parents own chilly clashes, I would be conceived on a sweltering hot night that June. The year had started with a
When Brussels Beckoned
Once upon a time the world gathered in lovely Brussels to celebrate peace, now the world unites again, this time in sorrow and support of the senseless terrorist attacks in Belgium. In the spring and summer of 1958 Belgium welcomed
When Brussels Beckoned
Once upon a time the world gathered in lovely Brussels to celebrate peace, now the world unites again, this time in sorrow and support of the senseless terrorist attacks in Belgium. In the spring and summer of 1958 Belgium welcomed
Crazy For Cuba
The deep freeze between Cuba and the U.S is thawing. It’s hard to overrate the significance of President Obama’s historic trip to Cuba because as recently as 18 months ago the very idea of a sitting U.S. president stepping foot
Crazy For Cuba
The deep freeze between Cuba and the U.S is thawing. It’s hard to overrate the significance of President Obama’s historic trip to Cuba because as recently as 18 months ago the very idea of a sitting U.S. president stepping foot
A Magically Delicious St. Patrick’s Day
Wishing everybody a magically delicious St Patrick’s Day! Sugar Frosted Flakes took a back seat especially on St. Patrick’s Day when General Mill’s Lucky Charms was introduced in 1964. A bowl full of magically delicious charms in the shape of
A Magically Delicious St. Patrick’s Day
Wishing everybody a magically delicious St Patrick’s Day! Sugar Frosted Flakes took a back seat especially on St. Patrick’s Day when General Mill’s Lucky Charms was introduced in 1964. A bowl full of magically delicious charms in the shape of
Women and Food Will Win the War – WWI
Food shaming is nothing new Nearly 100 years ago dietary transgressions were darn near treasonable. Not unlike today there was a moralization of food choices but it was based less on nutrition and health than patriotism. A century before the
Women and Food Will Win the War – WWI
Food shaming is nothing new Nearly 100 years ago dietary transgressions were darn near treasonable. Not unlike today there was a moralization of food choices but it was based less on nutrition and health than patriotism. A century before the
Housework and the Happy Homemaker
Happy Homemaker To believe all the colorful mid-century advertisements no one was the beneficiary of the cold war culture of casual, carefree living more so than the housewife of the 1950’s and ‘60s. All manner of unparalleled ease from cleaning
Housework and the Happy Homemaker
Happy Homemaker To believe all the colorful mid-century advertisements no one was the beneficiary of the cold war culture of casual, carefree living more so than the housewife of the 1950’s and ‘60s. All manner of unparalleled ease from cleaning
Black Stereotypes in Advertising- Maid to Order
The Oscar so White movement has justly taken Hollywood to task for its diversity problem. Much has been made of the fact that when the Academy has given an Oscar to black actors it has, nearly 55 % of the
Black Stereotypes in Advertising- Maid to Order
The Oscar so White movement has justly taken Hollywood to task for its diversity problem. Much has been made of the fact that when the Academy has given an Oscar to black actors it has, nearly 55 % of the
Dial Up Romance- Retro Style
Retro Advice Reveals What He Really Thinks of You Filed away in the retro romance department is this 1973 gem which offers a gal a hassle-free way to find out what that groovy boy you like really thinks of
Dial Up Romance- Retro Style
Retro Advice Reveals What He Really Thinks of You Filed away in the retro romance department is this 1973 gem which offers a gal a hassle-free way to find out what that groovy boy you like really thinks of
The Fading Middle Class
America’s middle class is vanishing before our eyes, fading away like a once cherished Kodacolor snapshot. Today the possibility of obtaining the American Dream feels as outmoded as these vintage advertisements from Kodak. The sad fall from grace for American
The Fading Middle Class
America’s middle class is vanishing before our eyes, fading away like a once cherished Kodacolor snapshot. Today the possibility of obtaining the American Dream feels as outmoded as these vintage advertisements from Kodak. The sad fall from grace for American
Envisioning The American Dream 