Category: Stories
08
Feb
Choosing The Perfect School Valentines In Grade-School
by Judy Palermo
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Ahhh..Valentine’s Day! No pun intended, but I love this holiday! It gives me warm fuzzies and good vibes, especially from the memories of grade school...
01
Feb
Life According To My Cat, Theo
by Judy Palermo
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Those who know me know Theo. He’s my 6-year-old, chubby, chill, sleepy brown tabby cat. He is my something special. Those of you who own...
25
Jan
My Memories Of The Historic Blizzard Of 1978
by Judy Palermo
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On Thursday, January 26, 1978, I was 9 years old. The Blizzard of ‘78 walloped Canfield, Ohio before dawn. Tomorrow will be 46 years since...
04
Jan
Yearly Home Perms In The 70s Were A Beauty Ritual
by Judy Palermo
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It’s the beginning of the New Year and resolutions are being made. Ladies, put self-care on your list! We should take time to look and...
21
Dec
Remembering A Special Christmas Ornament
by Judy Palermo
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Many of us have Christmas ornaments with special meanings and memories. Fortunately, I have a lot. Although, the past couple of years, we have shifted...
14
Dec
The Infamous Holiday TV Specials of the 1970s
by Judy Palermo
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Reminiscing about my childhood at Christmastime is so nostalgic and always puts me in a good place. Every detail I remember is magical. Like watching...
26
Oct
Reflecting On Halloween Treats In Our Pillowcases From The 1970s
by Judy Palermo
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It’s time for Jack-O-Lanterns, spider webs, ghosts, and…Halloween candy! Regular readers of my weekly posts know I love sweets. So, of course, Trick-Or-Treating was one...
31
Aug
Back-To-School Shopping In The 1970s Was An Annual Ritual
by Judy Palermo
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I’m not an educator or a parent of school-aged kids anymore but I still enjoy that feeling of back-to-school preparation. My personality always lent itself...
24
Aug
When You Visit The Canfield Fair Bring Your Appetite
by Judy Palermo
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The 177th Canfield Fair is only 6 days away! If you live in or near Canfield, Ohio, you know the drill. Grab your comfy shoes,...
09
Aug
Summer Is The Time For Roller Coasters
by Judy Palermo
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It’s roller-coaster season! Every year National Roller Coaster Day is celebrated on August 16. It’s time to visit an amusement park these last couple of...