I still think “I’d like to buy the world a Coke” is one of the best ad campaigns ever. Here is a Christmas version: And here is the story of how this all came about. var addthis_config = {“data_track_clickback”:true};
Memory Lane Monday…Cassette tapes
My son’s Facebook status today was about cassette tapes and the death of the Sony Walkman. In the comments that followed were reminiscences of making mix tapes for friends and taping from a record player. It brought back memories of sitting by the radio with a tape recorder much like the one in the picture…
Memory Lane Monday…Leave it to Beaver
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Barbara Billingsley this past Saturday, October 16th, at the age of 94. She epitomized the ideal mom of the 50s in her role as June Cleaver on “Leave it to Beaver”. Her trademark pearls and heels are often joked about but I must admit there’s a…
Memory Lane Monday…The Dick Van Dyke Show
I absolutely adore this show. We have several episodes on DVD and I watched this one on Friday. I thought I’d seen most of the episodes but somehow I’d missed this one. It’s a fine example of just why this show was popular in its time and yet still remains entertaining for today’s audience. It…
Memory Lane Monday…Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
I watched this movie for the first time probably 20 years ago with cousins, I think on New Year’s Eve. I loved it the first time and I’ve loved it each of the perhaps dozen times I’ve watched it since. The clip below was used for a paint commercial a few years ago. It makes…
Memory Lane Monday…Retro Commercials
Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. Yes, my brain is chock-full of important stuff like that. And this one, which I can repeat word for word: Or how about this one? I’ve been known to forget my own cell phone number but I’ll never forget this number:…
Memory Lane Monday…Jergens Lotion
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. From blog photos I’m sure I’m only one of many for whom the cherry-almond scent of Jergens lotion brings back memories of their grandmothers. I had the privilege of growing up next door to one of my grandmas and spending huge amounts of time in her home. There are…
Memory Lane Monday…Shalimar
When I was growing up, my mom would take me shopping to the mall in San Bernardino which was about an hour from where we lived in the Mojave Desert. The two of us would stop by my dad’s business and he’d hand me a $20 bill to spend. It was his way of showing…
Memory Lane Monday…A children’s book
Did you ever read the children’s book, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”? I used to read it to my kids and after the day I’ve had, it was brought to mind. One of my family members is hurting and I had to have another cat put to sleep today. What…