Posts Tagged: 1960s
Democratic Convention 1960 – JFK’s New Frontier
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
Democratic Convention 1960 – JFK’s New Frontier
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
Happy National Junk Food Day
Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “
Happy National Junk Food Day
Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “
Black Lives Matter and the Facts of Life
At what age does a black boy learn he is perceived as menacing and dangerous? At what age is he told of systemic racism and state sanctioned brutality against someone who looks just like him? At what age does an
Black Lives Matter and the Facts of Life
At what age does a black boy learn he is perceived as menacing and dangerous? At what age is he told of systemic racism and state sanctioned brutality against someone who looks just like him? At what age does an
Hot Dogs Cold War
Hot dogs, that very symbol of culinary democracy took on a special meaning during the cold war, especially in the summer of 1961. The fate of Nathans Hot Dogs hung in the balance. Barbecue Brigade Summer barbecues were a family
Hot Dogs Cold War
Hot dogs, that very symbol of culinary democracy took on a special meaning during the cold war, especially in the summer of 1961. The fate of Nathans Hot Dogs hung in the balance. Barbecue Brigade Summer barbecues were a family
Menstruating in the Age Of Mad Men
Lady talk has gone viral. A woman’s period, once cloaked in privacy lingering on the periphery of polite conversation has now permeated public discourse. Credit in part goes to the heated debate about the inequity of tampon taxes as well
Menstruating in the Age Of Mad Men
Lady talk has gone viral. A woman’s period, once cloaked in privacy lingering on the periphery of polite conversation has now permeated public discourse. Credit in part goes to the heated debate about the inequity of tampon taxes as well
Patty Duke A Go-Go
As an actress, Patty Duke was a true miracle worker. The fact that viewers of the popular Patty Duke Show bought into this improbable story of identical cousins who looked alike, laughed alike, walked alike and at times even
Patty Duke A Go-Go
As an actress, Patty Duke was a true miracle worker. The fact that viewers of the popular Patty Duke Show bought into this improbable story of identical cousins who looked alike, laughed alike, walked alike and at times even
Politics – Where the Boys Are
Due to a faux pas on Friday, a feminist icon found herself in a very politically incorrect moment. Gloria Steinem got into hot water when she commented that young women are supporting Bernie Sanders for only one reason… to meet
Politics – Where the Boys Are
Due to a faux pas on Friday, a feminist icon found herself in a very politically incorrect moment. Gloria Steinem got into hot water when she commented that young women are supporting Bernie Sanders for only one reason… to meet
Cosby Kiss and Tell
In 1966 suave leading man Bill Cosby lamented “Why won’t they let me kiss on TV?” Perhaps frustrated at not getting enough action on the small screen he took matters into his own hands in his private life. Exactly a
Cosby Kiss and Tell
In 1966 suave leading man Bill Cosby lamented “Why won’t they let me kiss on TV?” Perhaps frustrated at not getting enough action on the small screen he took matters into his own hands in his private life. Exactly a
Barbie’s Body Evolves
News flash: Barbie’s got some junk in her trunk! After nearly 57 years, Barbie is finally packing on some healthy pounds and she’s not rushing to sign up with Jenny Craig to shed them! In fact she’s quite okay with
Barbie’s Body Evolves
News flash: Barbie’s got some junk in her trunk! After nearly 57 years, Barbie is finally packing on some healthy pounds and she’s not rushing to sign up with Jenny Craig to shed them! In fact she’s quite okay with
A Picture Perfect Christmas
Wishing you and your family a picture perfect Christmas!
Envisioning The American Dream 