With the laws being so strict on smoking in California, it is hard for me to remember people even smoking in restaurants eons ago. Remember when you had to request smoking or non? I am so fascinated by the vintage cigarette ads. I guess they didn't really know how much damage the cigs would do at the time? The ads are so glamorous. Check out the one with Ronald Regan in the background. What about the gloves that have a compartment for your cigarettes? Wow. What do you think? ... Continue Reading
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New Blog!
Hello all! Happy "hump" and "St. Patrick's Day" to ya! I forgot to wear green as usual, so let's hope I don't get pinched lol. I have created a new blog for my 11th graders called "What Gatsby?" I would love for you to check it out! Please give me any feedback you can. I will be using it as a tool to help them through the novel, but would love you to join too! It is a work in progress, but again, I would love to know what you think. Have a wonderful day friends! check it out!What Gatsby? ... Continue Reading
Urban Cowboy
One of my favorite films of all time is Urban Cowboy. Maybe it's the western gear, or the relationship between Bud and Sissy (Travolta and Winger), but I can't watch it enough. I found some really interesting trivia on the film. Can you believe it was made in 1980? Where has the time gone? Do you have any memories or likes of the film?--Patrick Swayze's wife and mother (Lisa Niemi and Patsy Swayze) choreographed the dance sequences.--John Travolta had a mechanical bull installed in his home ... Continue Reading