Posts Tagged: United States
In America the Skys the Limit
Neil Armstrong was the very embodiment of American Can-Do-ism . Crossing the finish line in the Cold War Space race, his one small step for man went a long way in establishing him as a genuine American hero who we
In America the Skys the Limit
Neil Armstrong was the very embodiment of American Can-Do-ism . Crossing the finish line in the Cold War Space race, his one small step for man went a long way in establishing him as a genuine American hero who we
A Feminist Storms Approachin’
Nearly 40 years after the women’s liberation movement stormed onto the scene opening a floodgate of dialogue about women’s rights, its déjà vu all over again. As a storm approaches the Republican National Convention, women are already in the eye
A Feminist Storms Approachin’
Nearly 40 years after the women’s liberation movement stormed onto the scene opening a floodgate of dialogue about women’s rights, its déjà vu all over again. As a storm approaches the Republican National Convention, women are already in the eye
Suburban Lawn Doctor
Images of a green, velvety carpet of grass remain symbolic of home, family and the American Dream. In mid-century America a deep green lawn was evidence of nothing short of good citizenship. So what was a patriotic suburban home
Suburban Lawn Doctor
Images of a green, velvety carpet of grass remain symbolic of home, family and the American Dream. In mid-century America a deep green lawn was evidence of nothing short of good citizenship. So what was a patriotic suburban home
American History Amusement Park
Freedomland Fun Foiled Besides my copious visits to El Patio my grandmothers suburban beach club, my summer staycation in 1960 was to include a visit to the newly opened Freedomland. Although Disneyland in California remained the holy grail of
American History Amusement Park
Freedomland Fun Foiled Besides my copious visits to El Patio my grandmothers suburban beach club, my summer staycation in 1960 was to include a visit to the newly opened Freedomland. Although Disneyland in California remained the holy grail of
Pools, Polio and a Mid-Century Miracle
Against the carefree fun of a 1960 summer lingered not-so-old fears of Polio. I would have been very happy spending all day in the turquoise tiled pool at my grandmothers suburban beach club splashing about till all my digits puckered.
Pools, Polio and a Mid-Century Miracle
Against the carefree fun of a 1960 summer lingered not-so-old fears of Polio. I would have been very happy spending all day in the turquoise tiled pool at my grandmothers suburban beach club splashing about till all my digits puckered.
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 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
Hot Summer Cold War
The steamy summer of 1961 may have been sweltering, but the Cold War had moved into a deep freeze by July putting a glacial chill in the balmy summer air . Hovering right beneath the surface of that sunny glow
Hot Summer Cold War
The steamy summer of 1961 may have been sweltering, but the Cold War had moved into a deep freeze by July putting a glacial chill in the balmy summer air . Hovering right beneath the surface of that sunny glow
Man, What a Heat Wave
The Temperatures Rising… It Isn’t Surprising… Poor mankind! His triumphant march towards progress is always being blamed for the actions of a hot-headed, fickle Mother Nature whose erratic behavior has recently played havoc with our weather systems. Panicked cries of
Man, What a Heat Wave
The Temperatures Rising… It Isn’t Surprising… Poor mankind! His triumphant march towards progress is always being blamed for the actions of a hot-headed, fickle Mother Nature whose erratic behavior has recently played havoc with our weather systems. Panicked cries of
July 4th Celebration Cold War Style
Truthfully, I would always remember my first July 4th. It was 1956. The cold war was frozen solid. Never were American dreams more potent or more seductive than in Cold War America when the USA stood united and confident in
July 4th Celebration Cold War Style
Truthfully, I would always remember my first July 4th. It was 1956. The cold war was frozen solid. Never were American dreams more potent or more seductive than in Cold War America when the USA stood united and confident in
Envisioning The American Dream 