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Typical Day in 40s, 50s,60s QUOTE=happyfilmluvguy]Darn you, technology! (shakes fist) But back on topic. I think the perspective on the lifestyle, depending on the age, depends on who you were, and who you were around. I live in a middle class neighborhood, and they act middle class. Nice...

technological changes Greetings, You're absolutely right. Nothing is simple. Moreover, for all good things there are trade offs. Sadly enough, these trade offs aren't entirely attractive or healthy. You bet, we did have difficulties. Don't ever let us (I'm a 65 year old...

Stockings with Seams Hi Matt and Everyone, A good many men and women have voiced this opinion. Men thought they were sexier and women knew that the seams in their nylons were slimming. We wore some rather stylish seams during the late 1950s and early 1960s. The seams had small designs...

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Taxi-Dancers/A detailed reply will follow :-) Dear Chris, Thank you very much for coming forward and introducing yourself. You can't possibly be more excited than I am about our chance meeting. I'm now 100% convinced that Jung was correct in his ideas regarding synchronicity. Perhaps...

Taxi-dancers/my thanks to Mr. H. & Herringbonekid I extend my thanks to you both and to everyone who has posted about this topic. As you can easily see, I still become very enthusiastic when discussing this subject. Mr. H, your gracious note of thanks is deeply appreciated. :) You've...

Dressing Up in The 1950s Dear WR and Everyone, Thank you very much for your warm welcome. I find myself feeling very much at ease and comfortable in your Lounge. I must admit, dressing up during the 1950s was a major project. Women looking back upon those years respond with differing...

taxi-dancers & taxi-dance halls Greetings to Everyone, I just discovered your site and this thread last night. My name is Mary and my interest in taxi-dancers and taxi-dance halls is both personal and professional. I think I am the sociologist to whom someone earlier referred. I...

mmeckel Greetings, I'm new to the Lounge. To be honest, I stumbled across you while looking for another topic. At any rate, I'm very glad I found such an insightful, curious and gracious group. Frankly, I don't know the list etiquette, so I'm unsure as to where I should position my...