Category Archives: Middle Class
Happy Thanksgiving to All
For some of us, the idea of a harmonious family Thanksgiving dinner can be as much of a fable as the original one with the Pilgrims and Indians. This time of year we are historically inundated with joyous, happy families
Happy Thanksgiving to All
For some of us, the idea of a harmonious family Thanksgiving dinner can be as much of a fable as the original one with the Pilgrims and Indians. This time of year we are historically inundated with joyous, happy families
How Thanksgiving Leftovers Created the TV Dinner
Thanksgiving and leftovers go together. For many, it’s their favorite part of Thanksgiving. Days of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce combined together in all sorts of configurations keep the warm holiday feeling going. In fact it was one
How Thanksgiving Leftovers Created the TV Dinner
Thanksgiving and leftovers go together. For many, it’s their favorite part of Thanksgiving. Days of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce combined together in all sorts of configurations keep the warm holiday feeling going. In fact it was one
How To Downsize Without Feeling Depressed- The Ethel
Sometimes downsizing isn’t a choice but thrust on you. When you are both a serious collector and sentimentalist like me that is never easy. But when 2 tragedies nearly back to back forced me to discard beloved things, I discovered
How To Downsize Without Feeling Depressed- The Ethel
Sometimes downsizing isn’t a choice but thrust on you. When you are both a serious collector and sentimentalist like me that is never easy. But when 2 tragedies nearly back to back forced me to discard beloved things, I discovered
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
American Dream Unveiled
The American Dream is dead. No if, and, or butts about it. If American democracy is slowly dying, the American Dream has officially jumped the shark. And its demise was as clear as black and white yesterday. The American Dream
American Dream Unveiled
The American Dream is dead. No if, and, or butts about it. If American democracy is slowly dying, the American Dream has officially jumped the shark. And its demise was as clear as black and white yesterday. The American Dream
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
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
From GI Joe to Joe College- How The GI Bill Changed College Forever
A four-year college education was not always a right of passage upon graduating High School. Once upon a time college along with home ownership was a privilege reserved for the rich. It took a war to kick start college education
From GI Joe to Joe College- How The GI Bill Changed College Forever
A four-year college education was not always a right of passage upon graduating High School. Once upon a time college along with home ownership was a privilege reserved for the rich. It took a war to kick start college education
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
Women’s Equality Day
Though often unacknowledged, August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. More than 40 years after the women’s liberation movement stormed onto the scene opening a floodgate of dialogue about women’s rights, its déjà vu all over again. Today women are still
Women’s Equality Day
Though often unacknowledged, August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. More than 40 years after the women’s liberation movement stormed onto the scene opening a floodgate of dialogue about women’s rights, its déjà vu all over again. Today women are still
Opioids- Trick or Treat?
Hey, big pharma ( I’m talking to you Sackler family) quit colluding with my insurance company. In a broken medical system, here’s just one small element. Cigna, my insurance company seems to be happy to keep me stockpiled in opioids,
Opioids- Trick or Treat?
Hey, big pharma ( I’m talking to you Sackler family) quit colluding with my insurance company. In a broken medical system, here’s just one small element. Cigna, my insurance company seems to be happy to keep me stockpiled in opioids,
Envisioning The American Dream 