Stashes of Boomer Stuff
March was a tough month. The reality of COVID-19 began to tighten a noose around the neck of America.
The west coast suffered first: the states of Washington and California, Pacific Rim destinations for people fleeing China. But, the east coast wasn’t affected – yet.… ...
I saw an article in the July-August issue of Popular Mechanics, which proudly proclaims in a small box on the cover that it’s been America’s magazine since 1902. Do the math – that’s over a hundred years. It’s one of my husband’s favorite, one of the last of its kind.… ...
What is your time worth? What can a buck buy these days? Certainly not a pack of gum at the convenience store/gas station where I paid $50.00 to fill up my Mini tank today.
But before we grumble too much, as so many angry Americans do, let’s keep in mind that 50 years ago, a minimum wage worker made $50.00/week.… ...