The scene: the 1970s, a family-owned Irish bar in Leeds, New York, that served as the informal headquarters for a group of us young guys who were still living the single life and still maintaining the resolve not to let getting up early for work interfere with staying up late for fun. There was no jukebox. Other than the alcohol and the camaraderie, the sole sources of … [Read more...]
Reliving Old Brand Memories and why Nostalgia is Good for You
It’s an interesting phenomenon that as we age, we become more nostalgic. We look back fondly on old memories from our childhood. Many of those memories are related to favorite brands in such kid-oriented categories as cereal, soft drinks, and snack food. Boomer Brands Winners & Losers on Amazon One reason you may recall brands when you were growing up: You associate … [Read more...]
The Voice Library: Create Audio Recordings to Preserve Lasting Memories
Have you ever wanted to hear a loved one’s voice again who has passed on? That was the impetus that led to the creation of The Voice Library 12 years ago. It started by offering people the opportunity to archive audio tributes to their loved ones as an alternative to a written obituary. Now, family members or friends can also make audio recordings of messages or stories to … [Read more...]
Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands That Shaped Our Childhood – Book Review
What brands do you remember most when you look back to the 60s and 70s? The first one that comes to my mind is Frosted Flakes. I guess I must have had a crush on Tony the Tiger. Others were Twinkies, Kool-Aid, Tang, and Oscar Mayer weiners. Barry Silverstein has a new book coming out called Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands that Shaped Our Childhood. It’s a fun read and brings back … [Read more...]
Cold War TV and Other Shows We Loved to Watch as Kids in the 1960s
With all the talk about Russia, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the Cold War-themed TV shows we watched when we were young. I didn’t understand all the implications back then but enjoyed them nonetheless. Now that we’re older we can more fully appreciate their satiric innuendos. Rocky and Bullwinkle – Boris and Natasha Who didn’t love Rocket J. Squirrel … [Read more...]
