Category Archives: Middle Class
Voting-Democracy in Action
Growing up our textbooks taught us that America was Democracy in action. Especially when it came to our cherished right to vote. “Americans are proud of what they have built,” the young reader is told in “The New Ways in
Voting-Democracy in Action
Growing up our textbooks taught us that America was Democracy in action. Especially when it came to our cherished right to vote. “Americans are proud of what they have built,” the young reader is told in “The New Ways in
Sun, Sand and JFK
The sizzling summer of 1960 was dominated by the equally hot Presidential race between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Earlier in the summer Kennedy had boldly beckoned us to hitch our wagon to his train and be pioneers in
Sun, Sand and JFK
The sizzling summer of 1960 was dominated by the equally hot Presidential race between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. Earlier in the summer Kennedy had boldly beckoned us to hitch our wagon to his train and be pioneers in
Riveted by Miss Rheingold
For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in 1948, for NYC born and bred Angie O’ Riley, it paled next to the most coveted title of all- Miss Rheingold. Once upon a time,
Riveted by Miss Rheingold
For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in 1948, for NYC born and bred Angie O’ Riley, it paled next to the most coveted title of all- Miss Rheingold. Once upon a time,
Candy is Dandy
With Halloween approaching, panicky parents are getting spooked at the prospect of their children overloading on candy . Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement as chowing down a serving of kale.
Candy is Dandy
With Halloween approaching, panicky parents are getting spooked at the prospect of their children overloading on candy . Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement as chowing down a serving of kale.
What Was The Right Brewing Before The Tea Party?
, George Washington Small’s biggest bugaboo was big government. It was, he felt, the duty of every American to build down Washington’s bloated bureaucratic government. Alarmed that the expansion of the government to regulate almost every aspect of American
What Was The Right Brewing Before The Tea Party?
, George Washington Small’s biggest bugaboo was big government. It was, he felt, the duty of every American to build down Washington’s bloated bureaucratic government. Alarmed that the expansion of the government to regulate almost every aspect of American
Sex Advice Before Masters and Johnson
Before Masters and Johnson’s ground breaking research liberated sex from the closet, frank discussions about sexual behavior was done behind closed doors. Talking about what went on in the marital bedroom (that being the only circumstance where sex was sanctioned
Sex Advice Before Masters and Johnson
Before Masters and Johnson’s ground breaking research liberated sex from the closet, frank discussions about sexual behavior was done behind closed doors. Talking about what went on in the marital bedroom (that being the only circumstance where sex was sanctioned
Hooked on Oreos
Assassin of Youth….Drugs or Oreos? A warning to parents: Keep the cookies away from the kids. Are we turning the youth of America into hard-core addicts? A new study from researchers at Connecticut College says Oreo cookies are as addictive
Hooked on Oreos
Assassin of Youth….Drugs or Oreos? A warning to parents: Keep the cookies away from the kids. Are we turning the youth of America into hard-core addicts? A new study from researchers at Connecticut College says Oreo cookies are as addictive
Who’s Driving This Country?
Step on the Gas Nervous Dot the Democrat is sure glad that Bette’s husband Dick drives a Chevrolet. Men can be real speed demons on the road but with Republican Dick every ride is big and steady! Dot and Bette
Who’s Driving This Country?
Step on the Gas Nervous Dot the Democrat is sure glad that Bette’s husband Dick drives a Chevrolet. Men can be real speed demons on the road but with Republican Dick every ride is big and steady! Dot and Bette
Exercising Their Rights
While many Americans are outraged that members of Congress continue to pump iron in their members-only gym while the government is shutdown, it is in fact “essential “ for it to stay open so that the wimpy 98 lb. weaklings
Exercising Their Rights
While many Americans are outraged that members of Congress continue to pump iron in their members-only gym while the government is shutdown, it is in fact “essential “ for it to stay open so that the wimpy 98 lb. weaklings
Siri-The Voice With a Smile?
Siri Speaks! Exactly two years after Siri made her auspicious debut on October 4, 2011, the mystery woman’s identity can now be revealed. Apple’s voice activated virtual assistant never quite took off in popularity the way Apple envisioned her, but
Siri-The Voice With a Smile?
Siri Speaks! Exactly two years after Siri made her auspicious debut on October 4, 2011, the mystery woman’s identity can now be revealed. Apple’s voice activated virtual assistant never quite took off in popularity the way Apple envisioned her, but
Envisioning The American Dream 