Posts Tagged: vintage ads

Who’s Your daddy?

    What daddy wants Daddy gets And daddy wants Old Spice Men who score, use Old Spice. And whatever daddy wants, daddy gets. And Daddy Donald wanted Stormy. ‘Cause even money can’t buy him Ivanka. Things Happen With Old

Who’s Your daddy?

    What daddy wants Daddy gets And daddy wants Old Spice Men who score, use Old Spice. And whatever daddy wants, daddy gets. And Daddy Donald wanted Stormy. ‘Cause even money can’t buy him Ivanka. Things Happen With Old

Dreaming of a White Christmas

From the Christmas Vault: 50 Shades of Santa The great debate recently about the color of Santa makes me wonder- if that all-time Christmas classic  “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” could be written by Irving Berlin, a Jew, who’s

Dreaming of a White Christmas

From the Christmas Vault: 50 Shades of Santa The great debate recently about the color of Santa makes me wonder- if that all-time Christmas classic  “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” could be written by Irving Berlin, a Jew, who’s

A Lunch Fit For a King or Queen

Real Kings may eat quiche, but I’m celebrating the Coronation of King Charles  III with this 70-year-old Coronation classic. This waist-whittlin’ favorite of mid-century dieters was perfect to celebrate the crowning of a young, slender, Elizabeth as Queen. For all

A Lunch Fit For a King or Queen

Real Kings may eat quiche, but I’m celebrating the Coronation of King Charles  III with this 70-year-old Coronation classic. This waist-whittlin’ favorite of mid-century dieters was perfect to celebrate the crowning of a young, slender, Elizabeth as Queen. For all

Pregnancy Tests Have Come a Long Way, Baby!

While obtaining an abortion is getting more and more difficult for some women, finding out you are pregnant is still the easy part. It’s as simple as going to your drugstore. But pregnancy tests did not always come in an

Pregnancy Tests Have Come a Long Way, Baby!

While obtaining an abortion is getting more and more difficult for some women, finding out you are pregnant is still the easy part. It’s as simple as going to your drugstore. But pregnancy tests did not always come in an

The Scoop On Ice Cream For Health

Forget Kale, kids, it’s time to dive into a pint of “Ben and Jerry’s” for that boost of good health. For those like me with a weakness for the cold, creamy concoction, that bit of news is music to my

The Scoop On Ice Cream For Health

Forget Kale, kids, it’s time to dive into a pint of “Ben and Jerry’s” for that boost of good health. For those like me with a weakness for the cold, creamy concoction, that bit of news is music to my

Aging a Shocking Revelation

I’m at that awkward age. Turning 68 tomorrow feels a lot like I did when I turned 12. Neither here nor there. Not quite a teenager, but no longer really a child, I felt in limbo. The word tween didn’t

Aging a Shocking Revelation

I’m at that awkward age. Turning 68 tomorrow feels a lot like I did when I turned 12. Neither here nor there. Not quite a teenager, but no longer really a child, I felt in limbo. The word tween didn’t

When Feminism Was the Woke of Its’ Day

  The current war on “wokeness” is reminiscent of the war on feminism waged by conservatives over 50 years ago. Today’s right-wing is scared of woke culture that threatens to change everything beloved about American life. Like “wokeness” the right

When Feminism Was the Woke of Its’ Day

  The current war on “wokeness” is reminiscent of the war on feminism waged by conservatives over 50 years ago. Today’s right-wing is scared of woke culture that threatens to change everything beloved about American life. Like “wokeness” the right

Vintage 1960s gas stove Tappan

Gas Stoves- Whats Cooking?

The reactionary gasbags are at it again. With great indignation they are whining “First the Feds came for our guns. Next, they came for our God. Now they are coming for our gas stoves! Holy Rachel Ray! Chill out. Can’t

Vintage 1960s gas stove Tappan

Gas Stoves- Whats Cooking?

The reactionary gasbags are at it again. With great indignation they are whining “First the Feds came for our guns. Next, they came for our God. Now they are coming for our gas stoves! Holy Rachel Ray! Chill out. Can’t

Misogyny  Wrapped up in a Mid-Century Christmas Bow

Tis’ the season for the online posting of cringe-worthy, mid-century, sexist Christmas ads guaranteed to provide a hoot at how dated they are. How silly, a woman purring seductively at a Hoover vacuum cleaner. Or a gal nearly orgasmic over

Misogyny  Wrapped up in a Mid-Century Christmas Bow

Tis’ the season for the online posting of cringe-worthy, mid-century, sexist Christmas ads guaranteed to provide a hoot at how dated they are. How silly, a woman purring seductively at a Hoover vacuum cleaner. Or a gal nearly orgasmic over

Vintage Illustration soldiers at college

From GI Joe to Joe College- How The GI Bill Changed College Forever

A four-year college education was not always a right of passage upon graduating High School. Once upon a time college along with home ownership was a privilege reserved for the rich. It took a war to kick start college education

Vintage Illustration soldiers at college

From GI Joe to Joe College- How The GI Bill Changed College Forever

A four-year college education was not always a right of passage upon graduating High School. Once upon a time college along with home ownership was a privilege reserved for the rich. It took a war to kick start college education