When we were young it was common to go to an all-American county fair to watch pie-eating contests, ride the Ferris wheel or get cotton candy in your hair. Fairs are few and far between now, but still exist. They remind us of carefree and wholesome days when the community got together to show off their wares. I get books sent to me as a blogger but don't often have time to … [Read more...]
The Sparkling Adventure of Becky and Friends: A Nostalgic Children’s Book
Have you ever thought about writing a children’s book? Diane Campbell Green did but what is unique about it is that it’s written about childhood memories that most of us Baby Boomers can relate to. The Sparkling Adventures of Becky and Friends is an endearing set of vignettes that centers on the life of an 8-year-old child named Becky Ann Chalmers. She lives in a small … [Read more...]
50-Year High School Reunion: How Did That Happen?
It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was walking the quad of Costa Mesa High School in my mini skirt and go-go boots but this year our 1971 graduating class celebrated our 50-year high school reunion. That’s half a century and just the thought of it seems insane. I wasn’t what you would call “popular” in high school as I wasn’t a cheerleader, on the drill team, or a member … [Read more...]
Hippie Hideaways in Los Angeles Are Alive, Well, and Still Groovy!
The Hippie culture still exists in certain parts of Los Angeles if you know where to look. Yoga pants, peace signs, and free spirits abound in nooks and crannies around the Southland. Some modern-day hippies are Baby Boomers who never gave up the lifestyle and others who are young and artsy. I traveled to several Hippie hideaways in the Los Angeles area to see what I could … [Read more...]
Granny Dresses For Modern-Day Grannies
Do you remember when we wore granny dresses? They were countrified and prudish long dresses with high necks, long sleeves, and lots of ruffles. I think they may have been a solution to the mid-calf mini- skirts we were wearing. Granny dresses haven’t exactly gone away but are now a little sexier. They’re also comfortable and an attractive clothing item to wear now that … [Read more...]
