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 […]
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 […]
Looking out over The Compound and down into the valley this morning I see a beautiful, picturesque landscape of white snow which has been glazed over with a thin sheet of glistening ice as we received our first snow of 2025. Wondering what there’s not to like admiring this idyllic scene, I suddenly begin to feel nervous and worried with […]
Why? I don’t know, but today I began reflecting on growing up in Colonial Village and the impact it had on Arlington “back in the day” which still continues today as it’s been named the best neighborhood in America for 2024 according to the ranking website “Niche”. Colonial Village has been recognized as an Arlington County Landmark and is in […]
In speaking with a friend this week from “back in the day” during my time at Giant Food, upon reflection, even though we haven’t seen one another for years and years, we’ve known one another for forty-eight years. To me that was so very hard to comprehend when I came to the unfortunate realization of “my, how time flies”. Joe, […]
“Back in the day” as a youngster, I often wondered why older people so much enjoyed rocking on the front porch in their rocking chairs. Now, I know why, especially, while transitioning between the Seasons–in this case from Summer to Fall. Throughout my career, I was taught to be impatient and flexible as we strove for perfection, but excellence was […]
As the Baby Boomer turned 72 years old this week, he is grateful–very grateful! Why? I’ve often described my life using the Seasons of the Year–Spring, for my youth; Summer, for my young adulthood; Fall, for my later adulthood; and Winter, for my last years. At 72 years of age, I’ve certainly more than entered the Winter of my life. […]
The Baby Boomer, upon reflection, very much enjoyed going to, what I called, the “movie house” “back in the day”. The following is, by no means, a totally inclusive movie list which I saw, but rather a nice representation just to get you to reflect and jar your memory on the movies from your childhood and teenage years 1956-1970. As […]
“Back in the day” the Baby Boomer enjoyed the music from the 60’s and guess what? Yep, the music of my youth still lives on today. How can one not love the music of the 60’s!! Desiring my own portable stereophonic record player for my room, my parents were kind enough to contribute to the purchase, as long as, I […]
It was Fall, 1967, and continuing from Junior High School to High School, the summer spent between the two was a bit of a challenge. This was due to the fact my dad wanted me to attend Episcopal High School in Alexandria and was so committed to the idea that he had enrolled me at birth. The challenge arose as […]