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Finding solitude in a corn field 1951

Posted on May 4, 2018 by rodger

Cornfields dotted much of the Southern Illinois landscape in the 1950s.  During the growing season adjacent fields created the appearance of a small scale tropical forest. I had travelled the route East along Illinois HWY 143 and Route 66 through … Continue reading →

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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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