Category Archives: Middle Class
Happy National Junk Food Day
Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “
Happy National Junk Food Day
Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “
A Jazz Age Baby
In 1926 while flaming youth roared and thousands mourned the death of Rudolph Valentino, my grandparents, Sadie and Arthur were overjoyed at the birth of their second daughter, Betty, my mother. A beloved Bastille Day baby, this jazz age babe
A Jazz Age Baby
In 1926 while flaming youth roared and thousands mourned the death of Rudolph Valentino, my grandparents, Sadie and Arthur were overjoyed at the birth of their second daughter, Betty, my mother. A beloved Bastille Day baby, this jazz age babe
Hot Dogs Cold War
Hot dogs, that very symbol of culinary democracy took on a special meaning during the cold war, especially in the summer of 1961. The fate of Nathans Hot Dogs hung in the balance. Barbecue Brigade Summer barbecues were a family
Hot Dogs Cold War
Hot dogs, that very symbol of culinary democracy took on a special meaning during the cold war, especially in the summer of 1961. The fate of Nathans Hot Dogs hung in the balance. Barbecue Brigade Summer barbecues were a family
Who’s on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Does it feel like our nation is on the verge of a nervous breakdown? Is there anyone who’s nerves aren’t frayed? Between mass shootings and stalled gun laws, Britain falling and markets plunging, xenophobia spreading as fast as the Zika
Who’s on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Does it feel like our nation is on the verge of a nervous breakdown? Is there anyone who’s nerves aren’t frayed? Between mass shootings and stalled gun laws, Britain falling and markets plunging, xenophobia spreading as fast as the Zika
Love is Love
Hours after the horrific news broke of the shooting at the gay nightclub in Orlando, the gunman’s father suggested to the media that the sight of 2 men kissing may have prompted his son to go on a killing rampage.
Love is Love
Hours after the horrific news broke of the shooting at the gay nightclub in Orlando, the gunman’s father suggested to the media that the sight of 2 men kissing may have prompted his son to go on a killing rampage.
Urban Middle Class – A Thing of the Past
“Want to build a wall around Manhattan?” asks this 1948 ad for Goodyear. Well in 2016 one has already been built. Billionaire Donald Trump’s pipe dream of wanting to build a wall along the Mexican Border of the U.S. may
Urban Middle Class – A Thing of the Past
“Want to build a wall around Manhattan?” asks this 1948 ad for Goodyear. Well in 2016 one has already been built. Billionaire Donald Trump’s pipe dream of wanting to build a wall along the Mexican Border of the U.S. may
Fathers With Benefits
For perky Janice Anderson, Father didn’t just know best; for this mid century teen her Pop was her pal. Of course what wholesome teenager doesn’t dream about fun with her father? And what Dad doesn’t dream about dating his daughter
Fathers With Benefits
For perky Janice Anderson, Father didn’t just know best; for this mid century teen her Pop was her pal. Of course what wholesome teenager doesn’t dream about fun with her father? And what Dad doesn’t dream about dating his daughter
College Rape – Where the Action Is
“Twenty Minutes of Action” has the sordid sound of a sleazy seventies porn film. In 2016 that phrase is even more offensive. That now infamous comment uttered by the father of Brock Turner the former Stanford swimmer convicted of sexually
College Rape – Where the Action Is
“Twenty Minutes of Action” has the sordid sound of a sleazy seventies porn film. In 2016 that phrase is even more offensive. That now infamous comment uttered by the father of Brock Turner the former Stanford swimmer convicted of sexually
Happy National Donut Day
Doughnuts to dollars, this is a favorite day of celebration for many. From coast to coast, thousands are lining up outside their local Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kremes for a free doughnut. Donuts or Doughnuts, glazed or powdered sugar, Americans
Happy National Donut Day
Doughnuts to dollars, this is a favorite day of celebration for many. From coast to coast, thousands are lining up outside their local Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kremes for a free doughnut. Donuts or Doughnuts, glazed or powdered sugar, Americans
Disordered Eating
Our eating really got disordered over half a century a go. In a culture where many still feel unempowered, where rigid beauty standards and body shaming run rampant and women still learn to nurture others while neglecting to nourish
Disordered Eating
Our eating really got disordered over half a century a go. In a culture where many still feel unempowered, where rigid beauty standards and body shaming run rampant and women still learn to nurture others while neglecting to nourish
Envisioning The American Dream 