Category Archives: Entertainment
Cotton Candy Memories – Amusement Parks of My Past
I have a fascination with amusement parks dating back to childhood. This interest relates primarily to the imagery, colors, and people-watching potential associated with these venues rather than anything practical because I actually dislike most rides. I am a wimp … Continue reading
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NCIS Season 10 Opener Leaves Us Disappointed
Last night was the season opener for NCIS, which has been our favorite show for a few years – although recently Breaking Bad overtook this honor. Since last season’s cliffhanger, we’ve been highly anticipating this and although it had a somewhat … Continue reading
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Matchbooks Spark The Unearthing of Long Forgotten Histories
Windy City Memories of the Way We Were A few weeks ago I picked up a really cool matchbook from a long closed girlie show/burlesque club in Chicago. The club was located on West Madison in a stretch until recently known as skid … Continue reading
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Waxing Nostalgic – a Tribute to Robbie Douglas and Vintage TV
I was very sad today when I heard about the death of actor Don Grady, known for his role as Robbie Douglas on My Three Sons. The show aired from 1960-1972 and I don’t recall watching it much back then … Continue reading
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The Times Square of My Mind
As an impressionable young woman, I journeyed to fabled Manhattan from my relatively sheltered life as an art student at RISD in Providence, R.I. Upon alighting at Penn Station for the very first time, there was a bit of a glitch. … Continue reading
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I Was a Daydream Believer – The Last Train for Puppy Love Crush Davy Jones – R.I.P.
Like millions of other 9-14 year-olds in the late 1960s, I was in love with Davy Jones. It is with nostalgic sadness that I reacted to news of his death – he is forever ensconced in my memory as a … Continue reading
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