#backintheday

Back then, my parents (Dad, specifically) would not allow us to learn to drive while we were in school. Per his confession in later years, he was worried we would wander off and might not finish our schooling

Good day to you, the reader of this.  I hope you're enjoying your lazy Sunday.  If you're not then you're in luck because I've arrived in a timely manner to offer up some hope for the future in the form

It was an incredible time for music. Prog rock was crashing and drowning in a deluge of new sounds. The 70s struggled to maintain the glamour of the 60s but economics bit deep with a three-day week and

The US three-cent coin was first minted in 1851, in part because the US postage rate dropped from 5 cents to 3 cents. In the first three years of mintage, it was comprised of 75% silver and 25% copper.

To be thoughtful of day's gone by... Back before Playstation, Android, lack of manners haha... I digress... Hope you all have a good week this week; please remember to stay clear of those Whale Wars my

How could I be so fortunate? You are the one I chose. You fill my days and sleepless nights. You are to me a rose. Your lips (soft petals) are rose red and velvet to my touch. Your sweet fragrance fills

Yussssss

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I was remembering this crazy little anecdote today and laughing to myself. You know, that is how you can tell you are getting old, when you think back all those years ago and think of that version of yourself

One of my favorite movies of all time is The Beach. I'm not sure quite why. Perhaps due to the spirit of true adventure. If you haven't seen it - it's worth checking out. Don't judge the film by the crappy

Well I don't listen to many "bands" as I'm more into other genres of music that don't require drums and guitars. But for today's song I'll stick with the "band" part of the challenge

Well right off the bat I'll say, like most New Yorkers that I grew up with had no father. But that doesn't matter as my mom did such a good job that I never felt like I missed out of anything, nor did

For this day, I'm switching things up as who wants to think of an ex? I'm flipping the script and I'm going to share a song that reminds me of my wife. Today's song is going to be "Never Too Much"

So today I stumbled upon a 25 sons in 25 days challenge. Day 1 calls for a song from your childhood. I had to think long and hard on this one as there wasn't a song that immediately stuck out. Aside from

Today I was going through my Lightroom catalog looking for a reflection image and I stumbled upon this image taken in 2010. If you notice - you won't see the new Trade Center and Pier 17 was still open

There was no internet (can you believe that?!). There were less than 12 channels on tv. To take pictures you had to use film. Mobile phones were not invented yet. My mom made sacrifices so I can be the

Wearing Your Rubber Bracelet All The Time (More is Better) Write or Doodle Random Stuff on Your Converse Having That Wet Porcupine 🦔 Hair Zebra? 🦓 Vampire Collar 🧛‍♂️ (Make it as pointy as it could)

The Boys from 43rd st Astoria... Back in the day Four have gone to the hang out in the sky.R.I.P.

When im home and my children say to me that the internet is slow and wont load there browser pages or social media. I think to myself back in the day of dial-up, when i was with compuserve u had to dial