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...]
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 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 city. Some modern-day hippies are Baby Boomers who never gave up the lifestyle and others are young with an artsy bent. I traveled to several Hippie hideaways in the Los Angeles area to see what I could … [Read more...]
Natural Born Guilt: by Jackie Mendelson – Baby Boomer Memoir
Jackie Mendelson is the author of the book “Natural Born Guilt: My Tragiccomedy: Happy to Hippie to Hooked”. She is someone I know personally and is a successful businesswoman and former senior executive of charitable organizations and foundations. However, until I read her book, I knew very little about her colorful past. Jackie was born into a nice Jewish family and grew … [Read more...]
Knock Out Granny Dresses For Modern-Day Grannies for 2025
Do you remember when we wore granny dresses? They were countryfied and prudish long dresses with high necks, long sleeves, and ruffles. They may have been a counter to our daring mid-thigh mini-skirts. Granny dresses haven’t exactly gone away but are now much sexier. They’re also an attractive and comfortable clothing item now that many of us are grannies. Go, calico … [Read more...]
