It was “back in the day”, sixty-five years ago, in Arlington, and attending Wilson Elementary School where the “Big 4” came together and are still friends today except for the unfortunate fact that we’ve just lost one of the “Big 4”. It’s truly been a tough few days reflecting and coming to the realization that we are indeed mortal–nobody gets […]
This question is often asked of guests on television shows and talk radio. It seemingly goes “hand in hand” with the question of if you had it to do all over again, what would you change or do differently? The most popular answer, from the Baby Boomer’s point of view, is usually a lie as they would change nothing. Please […]
Many of the advertisements on this past Sunday’s Super Bowl telecast reflected on how life was “back in the day” and were somewhat nostalgic, thus, the inspiration for this post focusing on grocery stores. Remembering my mom didn’t learn how to drive until I was twelve (not really knowing if she ever knew how to drive), my dad did all […]
Back in October, 2023 I posted “Which Are You? Eagle or Duck”. It didn’t get too many “looks”, but I would encourage those of you who follow this blog to take a few minutes and read that posting which goes “hand and hand” with this post before reading this anymore. Having initially been a professional Chauffeur when I entered the […]
As I’ve recounted in the past, my father first put me to work when I was twelve years of age which was in1964 and I finally left the supermarket industry after 32-years in 2002 when I turned fifty. Would think the Baby Boomer would’ve been content in retirement after working for 38 years, but, unfortunately, being a so-called workaholic, I […]