Pre-boomers were born during the Great Depression or WWII. In spite of hard times the nation experienced, growing up during that era was easier and softer for us in many ways. Some say it was the lack of money that caused us to find simpler means for having fun. Others point to most households having [...]
Like many, maybe most, pre-boomers I have fond memories of my childhood and the years I spent growing up in Philadelphia. Little did I realize that after going off to college I would never again return to my beloved neighborhood or the city of birth, save for a few short visits. Nonetheless, the visions of [...]
When I recently heard the thermometer would finally rise above 50 degrees in the mid-Atlantic states, it was a sign that spring was right around the corner. Narcissus and hyacinth plants as well as fresh-cut daffodils were already being sold in Southern California, where I live. But the weather breaking after such a harsh winter, [...]
Recently I visited a super book store with my grandson. He is just starting on chapter books and enjoys browsing around the children’s section looking for his next book to read. He wanted to know if they had book stores like the one we were in when I was young. You know, the olden days. [...]
