Monthly Archives: March 2013

Saturday Night, Pepsi-Cola, and soda crackers

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Soda crackers?  Really?  They were considered a treat? It was 1961, and Saturday night was my favorite night of the week.   Because Sunday morning and Sunday School followed Saturday night… it was bath night.  Everyone got scrubbed from head … Continue reading →

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The Red, Red, Robin!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

After a late season winter storm, this poor little robin took a walk on my newly shoveled walk. He may be a bit confused at all the snow but he triggered a musical memory for me.  Thanks Mr. Robin! I … Continue reading →

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I was Primitive, before Primitive was cool

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Many folks are following the primitive decorating trend now.  It’s all about using antiques and rustic-looking objects to decorate your home.  It’s also about recycling and repurposing objects that you may already have or that you can buy cheaper than … Continue reading →

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National Ag Day

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Check out the winning video essay for National Ag Day March 19 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=96nkePrvpVI

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Seven Sentence Story

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

      Shoppers, who at first had formed an orderly line, suddenly surged forward like the gush of a fire hydrant to extinguish a blaze. I squeezed tightly but felt the small hand  slip away. My fearful shouting could … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 5, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Originally posted on The Adventures of Dairy Carrie… I think I Need a Drink!:
So recently I have received messages from several people about some very wrong information that is floating around the internet. Of course I feel the need to get…

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First Kiss

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

We were out on a date.  In my Daddy’s car.  We hadn’t driven.  Very Far. Oh wait that was the Last Kiss.  Sorry. Back in the 60’s there was a phrase  – “Sweet Sixteen and Never Been Kissed.”  I don’t … Continue reading →

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Weekly Writing Challenge: Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Spring 1967.  Unpacking the luggage from our 1963 Chevy Bel-Air.   We were returning home from a cross-county road trip from Ohio to California and back to visit my brother who was stationed at Ft. Ord, California, near Monterey. It … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 3, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

This hardly seems fair…am I missing something?

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