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Do You Dream in Kodacolor?
The beleaguered middle class seems to be fading away like a once cherished Kodak snapshot. The red white and blue American Dream once sparkled in Kodacolor. Kodak and the American Dream were made for one another. The wholesome images of
Do You Dream in Kodacolor?
The beleaguered middle class seems to be fading away like a once cherished Kodak snapshot. The red white and blue American Dream once sparkled in Kodacolor. Kodak and the American Dream were made for one another. The wholesome images of
A Weiner Roast
At the most talked about lunch in Washington DC this summer, you can be sure that Hillary and President Obama will not be dining on wieners, though it may well turn out to be a Weiner Roast!
A Weiner Roast
At the most talked about lunch in Washington DC this summer, you can be sure that Hillary and President Obama will not be dining on wieners, though it may well turn out to be a Weiner Roast!
A Hands-On Dad
Prince William is sure to be a hands on kind of Dad. Today’s Dads are much more engaged and involved in their baby’s birth and care than fathers from previous generations who were generally pictured as bumbling fools when it
A Hands-On Dad
Prince William is sure to be a hands on kind of Dad. Today’s Dads are much more engaged and involved in their baby’s birth and care than fathers from previous generations who were generally pictured as bumbling fools when it
First Born Boy With Benefits
By George, it’s a Boy! Many in the media are rhapsodizing over the fact that by delivering a baby boy, Kate Middleton delivered the goods, hitting a home run first time at bat. Despite the fact that the sex of
First Born Boy With Benefits
By George, it’s a Boy! Many in the media are rhapsodizing over the fact that by delivering a baby boy, Kate Middleton delivered the goods, hitting a home run first time at bat. Despite the fact that the sex of
Freedomland American History Amusement Park
Freedomland Fun Foiled From Coney Island to Six Flags, amusement parks have long been part of the Great American Summer. And none was more American than Freedomland. Besides my many visits to El Patio, my grandmother’s suburban beach club, my
Freedomland American History Amusement Park
Freedomland Fun Foiled From Coney Island to Six Flags, amusement parks have long been part of the Great American Summer. And none was more American than Freedomland. Besides my many visits to El Patio, my grandmother’s suburban beach club, my
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
All American Childbirth-Fit For a Queen…or a King
As swarms of photographers and reporters camp outside St Marys Hospital, waiting for that fateful final royal push, Kate Middleton is reported to be keen on giving birth naturally, even considering hypnosis to deal with the pain of childbirth without
All American Childbirth-Fit For a Queen…or a King
As swarms of photographers and reporters camp outside St Marys Hospital, waiting for that fateful final royal push, Kate Middleton is reported to be keen on giving birth naturally, even considering hypnosis to deal with the pain of childbirth without
Rosie The Riveter’s Swimsuit Romance
It was a sweltering summer in 1943 and along with most war-weary Americans, Rosie the Riveter needed a day off. In the heat and stickiness of summer everybody was tired, dog tired, completely fed up with neckties, girdles, time clocks,
Rosie The Riveter’s Swimsuit Romance
It was a sweltering summer in 1943 and along with most war-weary Americans, Rosie the Riveter needed a day off. In the heat and stickiness of summer everybody was tired, dog tired, completely fed up with neckties, girdles, time clocks,
Sizzling in the Sixties Suburban Sun
Nothing gave off the glow of good All American health than a deep dark tan, and mid-century teens competed for the fastest tan in the west. After all, our handsome, vigorous young President sported a glamorous tan and who in
Sizzling in the Sixties Suburban Sun
Nothing gave off the glow of good All American health than a deep dark tan, and mid-century teens competed for the fastest tan in the west. After all, our handsome, vigorous young President sported a glamorous tan and who 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
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 