Category: Nostalgia
Do You Remember These Hard-To-Find, Hard-To-Remember, and Hard-To-Forget Items?
Although some of these items have left our memory or left a bad impression, many have not left the shelves if you know where to look (or how to Google). Introduce your grandkids to some of them so they’ll understand … Continue reading Do You Remember These Hard-To-Find, Hard-To-Remember, and Hard-To-Forget Items?
Former Fall Fashions, Food, and Fun!
Fall is a time of change. Leaves change colors, kids change grades, governments change during election years, menus change with the harvest, and people change clothes with the weather. Remember when TV stations changed programming with the “new fall schedule”?
Let’s take a look back to see what befell us in autumns gone by. Continue reading Former Fall Fashions, Food, and Fun!
If Only Our Porch Could TALK!
Does your home have a porch? Are you in an area with front & back porches? Front porches are for sitting and people-watching; back porches for entertaining barbecue buddies and mosquitoes. Continue reading If Only Our Porch Could TALK!
Memorial Day Tribute and History
Veterans have served this country and will always honor those who have paid the ultimate price. Continue reading Memorial Day Tribute and History
Christmas As I Remember It
In the 30s and 40s, the spirit of Christmas could be seen everywhere around us. You could especially see and feel it in downtown Allentown. Continue reading Christmas As I Remember It
Memories of Life in Center City Allentown
Our city was a busy place, with so many things to get your attention. There was never a dull moment. Continue reading Memories of Life in Center City Allentown
Memories of Allentown, PA—Band City USA (2006)
Allentown is called Band City USA as there are four bands in the city of Allentown: the Allentown Band, the oldest band in the country was formed in 1828, the Marine Band, the Pioneer Band, and the Municipal Band. Continue reading Memories of Allentown, PA—Band City USA (2006)
A Trip Down Lifestyles over 50 Memory Lane
Lifestyles over 50 was born in April of 2006. Although content, styles, and personnel have changed over the years, the mission of “encouraging vibrant and healthy living” has always been our focus. Continue reading A Trip Down Lifestyles over 50 Memory Lane
Strolling Through America On Wheels . . . the Museum, That Is!
As part of Lifestyle over 50’s “Rediscover the Lehigh Valley!” campaign, I toured this classic museum that is “A Museum of Education—Entertainment—Events.” Continue reading Strolling Through America On Wheels . . . the Museum, That Is!