Category: Stories
09
Oct
Our Five Senses Easily Conjure Up The Fall Season
by Judy Palermo
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Two of my favorite things are the fall season and the 1970s. This week, I’m smashing them together. I’m pretending it’s the 1970s and I’m...
26
Jun
I Bid You A Temporary Leave Of Absence
by Judy Palermo
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If you Google “stressful life events,” moving is usually in the top 5. To date, it has been a good experience, but it’s been a...
22
May
Happy Anniversary To The Summer Blockbuster Movie, Jaws
by Judy Palermo
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This weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Hello, sun, shorts, ice cream, and swimming! In the summer of 1975, I was 7 years old,...
15
May
Sloppy Joes Are An American Staple
by Judy Palermo
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-For 2 people, I use about 1 ½ lbs of lean ground beef so we can have leftovers. -1and ½ TBS butter -½ a large...
01
May
Memories Of Dancing Around The May Pole On May Day
by Judy Palermo
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Today is May Day! Traditionally, May Day is a European Festival commemorating the beginning of summer. May 1 is halfway between the Northern Hemisphere’s spring...
17
Apr
The 1970s Bunny Cake For Easter Was Always A Treat
by Judy Palermo
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As you may know from previous posts, my Mom had a sweet tooth. She loved pastries, candy, cake, and pie. Holidays were a sugar fest! ...
10
Apr
Memories Of An Old Penny Candy Store
by Judy Palermo
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Spring weather always reminds me of visiting my grandparents, aunt, and cousins when I was young. My parents and some of my 4 siblings spent...
23
Jan
Skating At The Old Estate In Canfield, Ohio
by Judy Palermo
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The cold winter months in Canfield, Ohio during the mid-1970s bring back such endearing memories with my neighborhood friends. Tucked behind my best friend Suzy’s...
26
Dec
What Does Santa Do On December 26?
by Judy Palermo
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It’s December 26. The gifts are unwrapped and all that’s left from the cookies are crumbs. I wonder what Santa and Mrs. Claus are doing...
19
Dec
Holiday Classroom Memories In The 1970’s
by Judy Palermo
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When I think back to grade school and the last few days before Christmas break, it gives me all the good feels! It was magical....