Category Archives: Middle Class
Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me
The scents and sounds of my 1960s childhood summers at my grandmothers beach club would sizzle together creating the perfect summer cocktail. Along with the rhythmic sounds of the ocean waves breaking on the beach, and the staccato click,
Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me
The scents and sounds of my 1960s childhood summers at my grandmothers beach club would sizzle together creating the perfect summer cocktail. Along with the rhythmic sounds of the ocean waves breaking on the beach, and the staccato click,
Attack of the Suburban Housefly
Listen…..Do you hear it? Bzzzzzzz……It’s coming back……a buzzing creeping crawling nightmare of terror…..the return of the fly” That may have been the opening trailer in the 1959 Vincent Price movie Return of the Fly but it was a real life
Attack of the Suburban Housefly
Listen…..Do you hear it? Bzzzzzzz……It’s coming back……a buzzing creeping crawling nightmare of terror…..the return of the fly” That may have been the opening trailer in the 1959 Vincent Price movie Return of the Fly but it was a real life
How to Keep Your Cool in The Cold War
Hot Summer…Cold War Pt V The first cracks in my mid-century American dream appeared some 50 years ago this summer. Raising the heat of the Cold War a tense President Kennedy appeared on National television 51 years ago this week
How to Keep Your Cool in The Cold War
Hot Summer…Cold War Pt V The first cracks in my mid-century American dream appeared some 50 years ago this summer. Raising the heat of the Cold War a tense President Kennedy appeared on National television 51 years ago this week
How to Fly to London Like a Queen
Imagine flying in the lap of luxury, feted with champagne, liquors and perfumes, served a sumptuous gourmet meal afterwards retiring to sleep in a luxurious sleeper berth, only to awaken to breakfast in bed before you land in jolly old
How to Fly to London Like a Queen
Imagine flying in the lap of luxury, feted with champagne, liquors and perfumes, served a sumptuous gourmet meal afterwards retiring to sleep in a luxurious sleeper berth, only to awaken to breakfast in bed before you land in jolly old
Licensed to Grill
Hot Summer… Cold War Pt. IV With the pungent whiff of sizzling meat in the sixties summer air these cowboy cold warriors got into a heated discussion about the threat of Thermonuclear War and President Kennedy’s cry of a Missile
Licensed to Grill
Hot Summer… Cold War Pt. IV With the pungent whiff of sizzling meat in the sixties summer air these cowboy cold warriors got into a heated discussion about the threat of Thermonuclear War and President Kennedy’s cry of a Missile
How to Look Butch in Your Crew Cut
Long before Crew Cuts was the name of J. Crews adorable line of clothing for boys and girls, it was mid- century summers must have hair cut for boys of all ages. Also known affectionately as a butch cut,
How to Look Butch in Your Crew Cut
Long before Crew Cuts was the name of J. Crews adorable line of clothing for boys and girls, it was mid- century summers must have hair cut for boys of all ages. Also known affectionately as a butch cut,
A Sea of Summertime Synthetics
Despite the growing tension concerning Berlin, and the possible threat of thermonuclear war, folks demeanor at my big family barbecue that summer of 1961 were as trouble-free as their Dacron separates. It was always fun to see my usually serious
A Sea of Summertime Synthetics
Despite the growing tension concerning Berlin, and the possible threat of thermonuclear war, folks demeanor at my big family barbecue that summer of 1961 were as trouble-free as their Dacron separates. It was always fun to see my usually serious
Patio-Daddy-O
The Manly Art of Outdoor Cookery According to chef Bobby Flay and author Daniel Duane, the kitchen is fast becoming the new man cave. However back in the prehistoric days of mid-century America, the kitchen was firmly Moms territory, the
Patio-Daddy-O
The Manly Art of Outdoor Cookery According to chef Bobby Flay and author Daniel Duane, the kitchen is fast becoming the new man cave. However back in the prehistoric days of mid-century America, the kitchen was firmly Moms territory, the
A Boy, a Loaf of Bread, and Baseball
What mid-century boy wouldn’t love having his own photo hanging in an all stars locker? “Kids! Get your photo with your favorite big league star,” grinning legendary Yankee catcher Yogi Berra beckons in this 1963 advertisement. Sponsored by Acme markets
A Boy, a Loaf of Bread, and Baseball
What mid-century boy wouldn’t love having his own photo hanging in an all stars locker? “Kids! Get your photo with your favorite big league star,” grinning legendary Yankee catcher Yogi Berra beckons in this 1963 advertisement. Sponsored by Acme markets
Beach Club Paradise on Parade
Preening 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 sun and each other with their gleaming
Beach Club Paradise on Parade
Preening 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 sun and each other with their gleaming
Envisioning The American Dream 