Posts Tagged: vintage illustration
Americas Trains Derailed – LIRR, Dashing Dan and the The Summer From Hell
Americas train systems are off the rails. New York train commuters were told to be braced for the “Summer from Hell.” It was to be a summer of heat, humidity and horrible train service. After years of increasingly poor service,
Americas Trains Derailed – LIRR, Dashing Dan and the The Summer From Hell
Americas train systems are off the rails. New York train commuters were told to be braced for the “Summer from Hell.” It was to be a summer of heat, humidity and horrible train service. After years of increasingly poor service,
Hot Dog Competition
A summer staple at my 1960’s family barbecues was the ritual hot dog competition not in competitive eating but dissecting who made the best toothsome well turned frank. The mouth-watering aroma of grilling franks wafting through the suburban air sparked
Hot Dog Competition
A summer staple at my 1960’s family barbecues was the ritual hot dog competition not in competitive eating but dissecting who made the best toothsome well turned frank. The mouth-watering aroma of grilling franks wafting through the suburban air sparked
A Model June Bride and Jon Whitcomb
Like most mid-century girls, Bitsy Bendix longed to be a bride, convinced that the basic occupation of virtually every girl was choosing a man to marry. But for bachelorette Bitsy the next best thing happened. In the summer of 1950
A Model June Bride and Jon Whitcomb
Like most mid-century girls, Bitsy Bendix longed to be a bride, convinced that the basic occupation of virtually every girl was choosing a man to marry. But for bachelorette Bitsy the next best thing happened. In the summer of 1950
Dementia, The Donald, and My Dad
For the past few months it has felt as though I had joined Alice falling through the rabbit hole. Ever since late January, living in what seemed to be an alternative universe littered with alternative facts has taken its toll
Dementia, The Donald, and My Dad
For the past few months it has felt as though I had joined Alice falling through the rabbit hole. Ever since late January, living in what seemed to be an alternative universe littered with alternative facts has taken its toll
Mothers and Daughters – A Different Kind of Love Story – Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
Of all the roles women are required to fill in this society, daughterhood is universal. Is there a daughter who didn’t devolve into tears after having watched Bright Lights, Fisher Steven’s brilliant documentary on the remarkable relationship between Carrie Fisher
Mothers and Daughters – A Different Kind of Love Story – Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
Of all the roles women are required to fill in this society, daughterhood is universal. Is there a daughter who didn’t devolve into tears after having watched Bright Lights, Fisher Steven’s brilliant documentary on the remarkable relationship between Carrie Fisher
Happy New Year 2017
Few would disagree that 2016 turned out to be an “Annus Horribilis” so let’s end it with a bit of lighthearted froth! Here’s hoping our world can figure out how we can all be a kinder, more compassion and better
Happy New Year 2017
Few would disagree that 2016 turned out to be an “Annus Horribilis” so let’s end it with a bit of lighthearted froth! Here’s hoping our world can figure out how we can all be a kinder, more compassion and better
This Election Day Don’t Be a Sucker
In June 2015 when the orange-hued Carnival Barker tossed his hat into the circus ring, it seemed like a joke. No one’s laughing anymore. Now with the real possibility of a President Trump, the joke could be on us. The
This Election Day Don’t Be a Sucker
In June 2015 when the orange-hued Carnival Barker tossed his hat into the circus ring, it seemed like a joke. No one’s laughing anymore. Now with the real possibility of a President Trump, the joke could be on us. The
Beer and the Happy Homemaker
Ever wonder what made the mid-century Happy Housewife so happy? It turns out hubby wasn’t the only one knocking back a few brewsky’s at the end of a long day. Beer ads traditionally targeting men have long featured buxom babes,
Beer and the Happy Homemaker
Ever wonder what made the mid-century Happy Housewife so happy? It turns out hubby wasn’t the only one knocking back a few brewsky’s at the end of a long day. Beer ads traditionally targeting men have long featured buxom babes,
American Nativism- Nothing New
When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear
American Nativism- Nothing New
When it comes to America’s melting pot, Donald Trump is following an old-fashioned, tried and true recipe – heavy on the xenophobia with just a dash of racism. By relying on the age-old tradition of stoking the public’s fear
Vacation Greetings- Have a Coke and a Smile
To My Readers: “Having a Wonderful Time…Wish You Were Here! See you in September!”
Vacation Greetings- Have a Coke and a Smile
To My Readers: “Having a Wonderful Time…Wish You Were Here! See you in September!”
Envisioning The American Dream 