Monthly Archives: May 2018

Grocery shopping is a short walk or a long ride

Posted on May 3, 2018 by rodger

The grocery store was only one block from our house on 2nd street. We did not have a car for a few years and my mother never learned to drive. We carried groceries from the store to our house in … Continue reading →

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Diary of a small oil town culture circa 1950 holiday traditions

Posted on May 2, 2018 by rodger

Children eagerly anticipated holidays. Children did not notice the national media presentations. Radio, TV, and film did not advertise extensively for holiday purchases. Holiday traditions childhood perspective The nature of holiday celebrations are part of the definition and character of … Continue reading →

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