When I was 15, I was fearless when it came to storms. After living in a mobile home for 10 or so years of my life, I was wise, and not scared. I knew what to do, I knew where to hide, and I knew we'd always survive. That day, in 1980, I didn't watch… Continue reading 39 years later, storms still scare me
Tag: 1980’s
Can a 1980s mom go 2010s trendy with her socks?
One of the aspects I've found to be a challenge in my empty nest is not having my daughters around to critique my outfits before I go out the door. There's a lingering awkwardness involved that is hard to describe. I've come to rely on their expertise, versus my own - so I can stay… Continue reading Can a 1980s mom go 2010s trendy with her socks?
My father-in-law is the smartest man
When do we become too old to play? Is there a deadline to meet, a day where we toss the hat in and say, "Nope, no more play for me?" I don't think we ever stop enjoying moments of playfulness. It's possible to keep that whimsical part of us alive when we surround ourselves with… Continue reading My father-in-law is the smartest man
Going Gray was not trendy in the 1980’s
How did we become so obsessed with coloring our hair in the 1980’s when the number one advertisement in People Weekly was for cigarettes? 12 total ads about cigarettes, including the back cover. Absolutely no ads about Clairol or any other hair coloring product. Yet, as you turn each page, women with their hair colored… Continue reading Going Gray was not trendy in the 1980’s