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  1. Gingerella72

    Curious about the 'Victorian' era in the USA

    Many of the cultural and aesthetic details (many of which were championed by Queen Victoria herself) between the British Victorian era, and the American "Victorian" era, overlap. Fashions, architecture, decor (the concept of a Christmas tree, for example, had been unheard of by many until an...
  2. Gingerella72

    Disney's Carousel of Progress

    That's what is great about Youtube videos that people post from their vacations, you can virtually-revisit some of those old rides that no longer exist. Of course it's not the same as hopping in a time machine and experiencing it for real, but it's the next best thing. ;)
  3. Gingerella72

    Hipsterless Brooklyn: Vintage Photos From A Vanished World

    Well done, JonnyO! :)
  4. Gingerella72

    Hipsterless Brooklyn: Vintage Photos From A Vanished World

    Some great photos here. I'd love to see comparison photos of what these spots look like today. http://life.time.com/culture/hipsterless-brooklyn-vintage-photos-from-a-vanished-world/#1
  5. Gingerella72

    West Riding - Life of a Yorkshire Family - 1940's

    I enjoyed this, thank you for sharing! My ancestors come from Yorkshire so I've always had a soft spot in my heart for that area of England and like to learn about it.
  7. Gingerella72

    Ok, so some things in the golden era were not too cool...

    I'm getting caught up reading through this thread, I know that by now this was talked about pages ago but I, too, never heard of the Four Freedoms until I read this today. That's one thing I love about the Lounge, I'm always learning new things. :)
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    How do you think a vintage diner would do in modern times?

    Based on those blueprints I'd say seating would be an issue, too. Today's restaurant patron wouldn't be too thrilled about not having a more private space (a' la booth) to enjoy a meal with their family or friends. There is an old-school greasy spoon here that has a row of counter stools plus...
  9. Gingerella72

    Some pics from boxes of old negatives I bought

    It's a shame no one in the family wanted them. It always boggles my husband and I when we see old photos for sale in antique stores. Who are these people, and why didn't their families keep the photos? Sad. But, great photos you found, maybe someone will stumble across them someday and...
  10. Gingerella72

    The Mindset Lists

    Well, there's plenty of growing up milestones that are met in the teenage years....wearing makeup for the first time, first date, getting driver's license, registering to vote....but learning cursive was sort of the 'first' big milestone for a child. At least it was when I was growing up. I...
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    The Mindset Lists

    I'm guilty as charged for being an adult who doesn't use cursive. I've always disliked my cursive handwriting, no matter how much I practiced I could never get it to look 'right' or 'pretty'. And then entering college in 1990, printed computer papers were de rigueur and emails replaced...
  13. Gingerella72

    1940s Chevy Dealer re-opens to Auction off 500 Time Capsule Cars

    *Googling where Pierce, NE is....* :) I hope car enthusiasts get some good deals on them. Even the ones that aren't in pristine condition - what an opportunity for renovation!
  14. Gingerella72

    1950's Photos

    There are a few iconic ones in there that everyone's seen a million times, but the more "everyday" ones are just as fascinating.
  15. Gingerella72

    1950's Photos

    Ran across this slideshow of great photos depicting 1950's culture, cars, music, etc. Enjoy! (there's A LOT of photos here) http://www.flickr.com/photos/blast_of_the_past/5378370499/lightbox/
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    The Mindset Lists

    I experienced a funny shock of aging and time passage recently. On Friday I got my hair cut with a new stylist. She asked me if my husband and I are doing anything exciting this summer, as in vacation. I answered that in a few weeks we're going to Denver to see RUSH in concert (the rock band...
  17. Gingerella72

    CNN Opinion: Stop hating on the millenials

    I've always been wary of internet phone service, but it's something to consider perhaps. Yes, I know we are very fortunate to live where we do. When I read about the cost of living in other states, especially on either coast, my eyes pop out of my head.
  19. Gingerella72

    CNN Opinion: Stop hating on the millenials

    And even getting a PhD is no guarantee for a job, either, anymore.
  20. Gingerella72

    CNN Opinion: Stop hating on the millenials

    When my husband went back to school in 2006 to finish his degree his goal was to get a masters and work at a community college. You used to be able to do that, with "only" a masters. Not anymore, most now require a full PhD. It's crazy. He adjuncted for a few semesters but had to stop...
  21. Gingerella72

    CNN Opinion: Stop hating on the millenials

    Yes, we Gen-Xers have somehow fallen through the cracks. Boomers are working long past retirement not out of desire but of necessity, and when they finally do retire the Gen Xers will be too old to fill their places (too old according to the employers, that is). So hang in there millennials...
  22. Gingerella72

    CNN Opinion: Stop hating on the millenials

    Which is one of the reasons why I said "you don't know what it's like". General-you, not You-you. :) But the change in technology has changed the way job hunting occurs and allowing for some exceptions (such as your company), it just "ain't like it used to be." I really, really wish it was...
  23. Gingerella72

    Living a Ration Book Life

    Also, people in WWII had just come off of living 'hand to mouth' for 10+ years during the Depression, I imagine the transition to rationing wasn't as difficult for them as it would be for us today.

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