Before mattress toppers with cooling gel and memory foam beds that feel like clouds, we slept on whatever was available — and we survived. Sometimes it was lumpy. Sometimes it squeaked. Sometimes it smelled like basement. But all of it gave us the nostalgic sleep stories we’re still telling today. Whether you were sprawled across a pull-out couch or tucked into a hand-me-down bunk bed, chances are your childhood bed wasn’t exactly chiropractor-approved. Remember these Nostalgic sleep stories? Continue reading What Did You Sleep On Growing Up?
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Diners, Diner Lingo, and a Hot Cup of Nostalgia
I was reminiscing today about those good old-fashioned diners — the kind with chrome accents, checkered floors, and waitresses who call you “Hon.” That walk down memory lane led me to pull out my book, Classic Diners of Connecticut, and flip through the pages to see which of those cherished greasy spoons are still serving up hash, home fries, and hot coffee. Continue reading Diners, Diner Lingo, and a Hot Cup of Nostalgia
Nostalgic Memories for Seniors: Our Top 10 Lists
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Geezer Alert: Break out the black coffee and banana cream pie!
A huge THANK YOU to Carol Sisco and Connecticut Public Television for digitally remastering the original DINERS TV series—and giving us geezers a one-way ticket down memory lane 🍳☕🍔 Continue reading Geezer Alert: Break out the black coffee and banana cream pie!