Monday, January 20, 2014

DAY 200 - COUNTING TOWARD THE 50TH

Good Morning, Class of 1964!
A winter storm will be moving in soon with a prediction of up to five inches of snow. You might be where you miss the winter snows or you might be glad you're missing the white downfall. That first significant cover of snow that tweaks the Christmas spirit is lovely to see. After that, the beauty of snow covering the bleakness that is winter is still enchanting, but we look forward to those first signs of an early spring. Enjoy your space, today, wherever you are.
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Growing up in the fifties, you might have worn something that looks like these:
  


"Slips", little girls wore "slips", back then. Would granddaughters even know what a "slip" is, today? 



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Some of the Perks of growing old

Your supply of brain cells is finally down to a manageable size.
Your secrets are safe with your friends because they can't remember them either.
Your joints are more accurate meteorologists than the national weather service.
People call at 9 PM and ask, "Did I wake you?"
People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
(more to come)
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TOP FIFTY BEST SONGS OF THE FIFTIES
  
DO YOU AGREE?
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Recall it as often as you wish, a happy memory never wears out. 
Libbie Fudim  

4 comments:

  1. what a great idea I really enjoyed reading these facts about our growing years Thanks for all the hard work you have put into this blog

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  2. Thanks for reading and stopping...come back again!

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