Category Archives: Middle Class
Boy Scouts Morally Straight…and Gay
How to Join the Boy Scouts So you want to get in on all the fun and excitement that scouts have? Well there are 3 things you have to do to become a Boy Scout and enjoy the fellowship of
Boy Scouts Morally Straight…and Gay
How to Join the Boy Scouts So you want to get in on all the fun and excitement that scouts have? Well there are 3 things you have to do to become a Boy Scout and enjoy the fellowship of
Second Class Scouts?
Is the Boy Scouts of America considering dropping their long time ban on gay members and finally becoming more inclusive? Copyright (©) 2013 Sally Edelstein All Rights Reserved
Second Class Scouts?
Is the Boy Scouts of America considering dropping their long time ban on gay members and finally becoming more inclusive? Copyright (©) 2013 Sally Edelstein All Rights Reserved
Goodyear’s Flights of Fancy
Goodyear had bigger things in mind for their blimps after their service in WWII than to photograph sporting events. When it came to post-war promises in America, the sky was the limit. Picture your post-war self cruising to Paris in
Goodyear’s Flights of Fancy
Goodyear had bigger things in mind for their blimps after their service in WWII than to photograph sporting events. When it came to post-war promises in America, the sky was the limit. Picture your post-war self cruising to Paris in
Cruising Into Retirement
Mid-century America was the golden age for the golden years. As the baby boomers grew up living out the suburban American Dream of plenty, it was assumed we would eventually cruise comfortably into easy retirement just as our grandparents and
Cruising Into Retirement
Mid-century America was the golden age for the golden years. As the baby boomers grew up living out the suburban American Dream of plenty, it was assumed we would eventually cruise comfortably into easy retirement just as our grandparents and
Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak: PT II
In the cold winter of 1957, my Mother came down with a nasty case of the Asiatic flu that was spreading through the country. Just like today, the flu was on the march and health authorities everywhere were girding for
Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak: PT II
In the cold winter of 1957, my Mother came down with a nasty case of the Asiatic flu that was spreading through the country. Just like today, the flu was on the march and health authorities everywhere were girding for
Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak
As the U.S. finds itself in the worst flu epidemic in years, I take a look back to the winter of 1957 when the Asiatic Flu terrorized the nation, and hit close to home. 1957 was a gloomy winter; as
Memories of the Mid-Century Flu Outbreak
As the U.S. finds itself in the worst flu epidemic in years, I take a look back to the winter of 1957 when the Asiatic Flu terrorized the nation, and hit close to home. 1957 was a gloomy winter; as
The Cold Wars: Nothing to Sneeze At
As obsessed as my mid-century father was with the Cold War, my mother was equally concerned about the war on colds. To each end they were constantly on alert for unseen, unknown, camouflaged enemies ready to insinuate themselves into our
The Cold Wars: Nothing to Sneeze At
As obsessed as my mid-century father was with the Cold War, my mother was equally concerned about the war on colds. To each end they were constantly on alert for unseen, unknown, camouflaged enemies ready to insinuate themselves into our
Back To The Future Pt II Retro Tech
While thousands of new products and technologies will be shown off at the annual Consumer Electronics Show 2013 getting under way today, I take a look back at the future technological wonders we dreamed about for the post war years.
Back To The Future Pt II Retro Tech
While thousands of new products and technologies will be shown off at the annual Consumer Electronics Show 2013 getting under way today, I take a look back at the future technological wonders we dreamed about for the post war years.
Back To The Future
A better life in the future is in effect the promise made by all advertising. Beginning in the dark days of the Depression and accelerated during the War years, many American business adopted the future as an explicit leitmotif in
Back To The Future
A better life in the future is in effect the promise made by all advertising. Beginning in the dark days of the Depression and accelerated during the War years, many American business adopted the future as an explicit leitmotif in
Remembrance of New Years Eve Past Pt III
The final countdown to New Years Eve 1960 had begun. It was a few minutes to midnight and that marvelous World of Tomorrow was nearly here. While my parents New Years Eve party was in full swing, I was down
Remembrance of New Years Eve Past Pt III
The final countdown to New Years Eve 1960 had begun. It was a few minutes to midnight and that marvelous World of Tomorrow was nearly here. While my parents New Years Eve party was in full swing, I was down
Envisioning The American Dream 