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Thursday, February 10, 2011

10 February 1957 “Cleaning 1907, The Divided Skirt, and More Weed Recipes”

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The past week I have been thinking about the past. Now, one must remember that the past to me, here in 1957, might not be the past to most. ...
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

8 February 1957 “Eggless Cupcakes, Those Pesky Weeds or Easy Food and Cheap Medicine?”

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I thought I would share two eggless cake recipes I enjoy. Now, I have a generous supply of eggs from my lovely hens, but sometimes I might ...
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Saturday, February 5, 2011

5 February 1957 “Sleekness in Design for ‘57 and the Need For The Latest Thing”

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I thought this cartoon spoke to me on two levels. The first was a great portrayal of the ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ becoming more and mor...
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Thursday, February 3, 2011

3 February 1957 “An Airplane Crash”

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On January 31, 1957, a Douglas DC-7 operated by Douglas Aircraft Company was involved in a mid-air collision and crashed into the school...
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Monday, January 31, 2011

31 January 1956 “ Desk Set and Floating Island”

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This year I am excited to re-watch (well for 1957 me it will be the ‘first viewing’) of the Tracy and Hepburn movie “The Desk Set”. I ador...
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Saturday, January 29, 2011

29 January 1957 “Chicks, Chicken livers, and Mayonnaise…Oh My!”

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The other day my first chicks began to hatch. If you may recall, I had ordered a dozen French Maran Eggs to hatch. I want to have a small f...
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

26 January 1957 “Sex Sells”

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Well, here in 1957 Madison Avenue is well on its way to the axiom: “Sex Sells”. This ad for shoe polish, of all things, has many suggestions...
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