Category Archives: Middle Class
Bidding the Beach Club Goodby
Labor Day signaled the last call at my Grandmothers beach Club, Just as white shoes would make their final appearance of the season, it was time to bid the sandy white beach goodbye End of a Mid-Century Summer By late
Bidding the Beach Club Goodby
Labor Day signaled the last call at my Grandmothers beach Club, Just as white shoes would make their final appearance of the season, it was time to bid the sandy white beach goodbye End of a Mid-Century Summer By late
High Noon at the Democratic Convention 1960 PartII
The 1960 Democratic Convention was a high-steppin, wild west of a good time, and my family and myself had front row seats in front of our Philco. It was as rip roarin, rip snortin a time as any western on
High Noon at the Democratic Convention 1960 PartII
The 1960 Democratic Convention was a high-steppin, wild west of a good time, and my family and myself had front row seats in front of our Philco. It was as rip roarin, rip snortin a time as any western on
High Noon at the 1960 Democratic Convention
I wasn’t but knee-high to a lamb when Walter Cronkite sheparded me into the New Frontier that hot summer of 1960. A trustworthy thoroughbred if ever there was one, Walter “Curly” Cronkite safely steered me and my family through
High Noon at the 1960 Democratic Convention
I wasn’t but knee-high to a lamb when Walter Cronkite sheparded me into the New Frontier that hot summer of 1960. A trustworthy thoroughbred if ever there was one, Walter “Curly” Cronkite safely steered me and my family through
Michigan- a Great Place To Be Born a Romney
Who knew a Michigan birth certificate was something to crow about? Sure, Michigan is a great place to visit, but according to Mitt Romney it’s so much more. It’s great place to be born, entitling each lucky recipient a gen-u-ine
Michigan- a Great Place To Be Born a Romney
Who knew a Michigan birth certificate was something to crow about? Sure, Michigan is a great place to visit, but according to Mitt Romney it’s so much more. It’s great place to be born, entitling each lucky recipient a gen-u-ine
I Have Seen The Future
Tucked away among the flotsam and jetsam I have saved over the years is a pin-back button from the 1939 NY Worlds Fair stating boldly: I have seen the future. Given to me as a child by my mother,
I Have Seen The Future
Tucked away among the flotsam and jetsam I have saved over the years is a pin-back button from the 1939 NY Worlds Fair stating boldly: I have seen the future. Given to me as a child by my mother,
Picnic in the Post-War Park
Long before we became a fast food, disposable nation, picnicking required something more substantial and permanent than a Styrofoam clamshell tossed in a brown paper bag. According to a 1948 advertisement by Aladdin, every day was a holiday with
Picnic in the Post-War Park
Long before we became a fast food, disposable nation, picnicking required something more substantial and permanent than a Styrofoam clamshell tossed in a brown paper bag. According to a 1948 advertisement by Aladdin, every day was a holiday with
Vacation With A Vintage View
High fuel prices and the continuing economic slump has meant another summer of staycations for many Americans. So what’s a struggling family to do for fun this summer? What if you could experience the thrilling wonders of Yosemite, the cool
Vacation With A Vintage View
High fuel prices and the continuing economic slump has meant another summer of staycations for many Americans. So what’s a struggling family to do for fun this summer? What if you could experience the thrilling wonders of Yosemite, the cool
Beach Club Paradise on Patrol
Life Guards During the 1950’s and 60’s my grandmother was in possession of prime beach club real estate on a narrow spit of land on suburban Long Island. A much coveted corner cabana, we were treated to unobstructed vistas of
Beach Club Paradise on Patrol
Life Guards During the 1950’s and 60’s my grandmother was in possession of prime beach club real estate on a narrow spit of land on suburban Long Island. A much coveted corner cabana, we were treated to unobstructed vistas of
Victory Gardens
In urban areas across the country vacant lots are filled with sights of neighbors pulling weeds, planting seeds and tending heirloom tomatoes. Overnight city rooftops have sprouted lush gardens. “Tarbeachs” once reserved for city sunning, now produces organic vegetables for
Victory Gardens
In urban areas across the country vacant lots are filled with sights of neighbors pulling weeds, planting seeds and tending heirloom tomatoes. Overnight city rooftops have sprouted lush gardens. “Tarbeachs” once reserved for city sunning, now produces organic vegetables for
Hiroshima at Home Pt. II
This past week Japan marked the somber anniversary of the worlds first Atomic bomb attack with a ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Park. Among the 50,000 attending the memorial service near the epicenter of the blast was a grandson of former
Hiroshima at Home Pt. II
This past week Japan marked the somber anniversary of the worlds first Atomic bomb attack with a ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Park. Among the 50,000 attending the memorial service near the epicenter of the blast was a grandson of former
Envisioning The American Dream 