Category: Stories

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

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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

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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

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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...

13 Jul

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The Disappearance Of The Simple Summers From The 1970s

by Judy Palermo

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I remember the joy I felt as a kid letting the bright sunlight gently wake me up every morning during the summer. The only things...

29 Jun

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The Simple Joys Of Summer

by Judy Palermo

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It’s warming up here in Ohio. I thought I’d share 4 random and eccentric things I look forward to every summer…. Nothing is more soothing,...

17 Jun

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Memories Of My Grandpa Fill My Heart On Father’s Day

by Judy Palermo

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Every third Saturday in June, we celebrate Father’s Day! This is the day we honor fatherhood and those unbreakable paternal bonds. Kudos to those dads...

01 Jun

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