Category Archives: Firsts
I Remember My First Pair of Eyeglasses
I can remember going to the “eye doctor”, now of course I know he’s really an Optometrist, because I had trouble with my eyes. I was a young girl in the 1950′s at the time, and got a pair of … Continue reading
Posted in Cloths and Shoes, Firsts, Reading Memories
Tagged 1950s eyeglasses, reading glasses, vintage eyeglasses
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I Remember the First Earth Day
How could I forget the first Earth Day? It was my last year of high school, and being April 22, 1970, it was only a couple months before graduation. I’m sure my focus at that time was on the day … Continue reading
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Tagged 1970, anti-establishment, anti-war, April 22, earth day, ecology, environmentalist, Gaylord Nelson, going green, high school graduation, Senator
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Remembering the Beatles
It’s the anniversary of the Beatles unforgettable arrival to America…at least unforgettable to someone my age. I remember so clearly sitting in the Chapel of the private school I was going to, (I feel like I’ve shared this before…Deja Vu?? … Continue reading
Posted in beatles, Firsts, Music, TV Show Memory
Tagged arrival, beatles, heathrow, i want to hold your hand, london, united states, USA
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Anniversaries in Lancaster County, PA
Can it be that 29 years have passed since hubby and I said “I do”? I have the TV on and the beautifully-filmed movie, “Witness” with Harrison Ford is on, it is so peaceful except for the violent moments that … Continue reading
My First Car Purchase – 1964 Mustang
Photo courtesy of Remarkable Cars My first car was a “hand-me-down” from my Dad, his old Plymouth Valiant station wagon with it’s slanted-six engine, and standard shift on the column. It was Grey, I learned to drive in that car … Continue reading
First Reel-to-Reel Tape Player and Grammy Tapes
I remember when Dad purchased his first Reel to Reel Tape Player, it was a Sony, and my Dad was quite excited about it. My parents were pretty careful not to run out and get the latest thing that was … Continue reading
