Yes - I grew up in the rural South in the 1960s. Beef, pork, chicken, and garden produce was the standard fare. I never had pizza or any other ethnic food until I went off to college.
Sadly, Americans focus on Challenger rather than the fact that the shuttle program spanned thirty years and sent over 800 people into space in over 130 missions.
I bought the book just to flip on Ebay, but it turned out to be a fun read. It was inscribed to a local salon that doesn't exist anymore. I did some digging and found that Vidal was in my area signing books at a stylist trade show back in 1968. Didn't know there was a documentary - will look for it - thanks!
You are correct - I just started reading his 1968 autobiography entitled, "Sorry I Kept You Waiting, Madam." Found it in a thrift store for 50 cents - signed by Vidal!
No, it's electric. Keeps good time, but the radio volume has gotten faint. Buzzer alarm still works, though. Fortunately, I'm retired - so I don't need to be jolted awake too often.
You can't project today's values back to the people of the past. We should just look at them warts and all. Acknowledge whatever contributions they made to civilization without putting them on a pedestal.
One more clock radio! My grandmother gave me this when I went to college in 1976. Still chugging away on my side of the bed - to my wife's chagrin.
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Reply to comment by henryclay1844 in TIL the New York Times, in 1944, Introduced Readers to an Exciting New Food: Pizza by FatherWinter
Yes - I grew up in the rural South in the 1960s. Beef, pork, chicken, and garden produce was the standard fare. I never had pizza or any other ethnic food until I went off to college.