Category Archives: Middle Class

vintage illustration woman upset

Controlling Women’s Bodies – Risky Business

If some right-wing fanatics have their way, every day will be Throwback Thursday if they stop government funding of Planned Parenthood. Other than in the retro world of Republicans who seem nostalgic for those pre Roe V Wade days, there

vintage illustration woman upset

Controlling Women’s Bodies – Risky Business

If some right-wing fanatics have their way, every day will be Throwback Thursday if they stop government funding of Planned Parenthood. Other than in the retro world of Republicans who seem nostalgic for those pre Roe V Wade days, there

Art collage Sally delstein appropriated images

All American Nativism – Nothing New

When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear of

Art collage Sally delstein appropriated images

All American Nativism – Nothing New

When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear of

Sally Edelstein Collage "How Old is Old" detail

Who’s Afraid of Feminism – Art Show Opening

                                            I am so pleased my collage How Old Is Old is included in an important exhibition at the

Sally Edelstein Collage "How Old is Old" detail

Who’s Afraid of Feminism – Art Show Opening

                                            I am so pleased my collage How Old Is Old is included in an important exhibition at the

Vintage Illustration Summer Colliers Magazine

Say it Ain’t So….So Long Summer

Bidding the Beach Club Goodbye Labor Day signaled the last call at my Grandmothers Long Island beach club. Just as white shoes would make their final appearance of the season, so it was time to bid the sandy white beach

Vintage Illustration Summer Colliers Magazine

Say it Ain’t So….So Long Summer

Bidding the Beach Club Goodbye Labor Day signaled the last call at my Grandmothers Long Island beach club. Just as white shoes would make their final appearance of the season, so it was time to bid the sandy white beach

Ciao From Tuscany

Greeting to all my readers.  I will be returning to Envisioning the American Dream after Labor Day with all new posts. Until then please enjoy my classic posts – like vintage wine, they get better with age! Grazie!

Ciao From Tuscany

Greeting to all my readers.  I will be returning to Envisioning the American Dream after Labor Day with all new posts. Until then please enjoy my classic posts – like vintage wine, they get better with age! Grazie!

Art catalog Who's Afraid of Feminism

Who’s Afraid of Feminism

     I am pleased to be part of a new Exhibit “Who’s Afraid of Feminism ” opening Sept. 10, 2015          WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ARTS, WITH A.I.R. GALLERY, PRESENTS:  WHO’S AFRAID OF FEMINISM?  VENUE: 155 Plymouth Street,

Art catalog Who's Afraid of Feminism

Who’s Afraid of Feminism

     I am pleased to be part of a new Exhibit “Who’s Afraid of Feminism ” opening Sept. 10, 2015          WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ARTS, WITH A.I.R. GALLERY, PRESENTS:  WHO’S AFRAID OF FEMINISM?  VENUE: 155 Plymouth Street,

Beach Club Preening

  How To Enjoy The Sun In Style In the summer of 1960 the glitter and glamor of my Grandmothers beach club often rivaled the showboating and schmoozing of the presidential campaign that summer. A glittering spectacle, out dazzling the

Beach Club Preening

  How To Enjoy The Sun In Style In the summer of 1960 the glitter and glamor of my Grandmothers beach club often rivaled the showboating and schmoozing of the presidential campaign that summer. A glittering spectacle, out dazzling the

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Summer Vacation With a Vintage View

The summer vacation has long been an American tradition, but not all destinations are created equal. While the 1% are off on their luxurious destination vacations, for many Americans who continue to see their income decline, the prospect of an

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Summer Vacation With a Vintage View

The summer vacation has long been an American tradition, but not all destinations are created equal. While the 1% are off on their luxurious destination vacations, for many Americans who continue to see their income decline, the prospect of an

Sally Edelstein by the Pool

On Vacation

How I spent My Summer vacation I will be on summer vacation the next few weeks. Please enjoy some favorite posts of summers past. See you soon! xo Sally

Sally Edelstein by the Pool

On Vacation

How I spent My Summer vacation I will be on summer vacation the next few weeks. Please enjoy some favorite posts of summers past. See you soon! xo Sally