Celebrating America in the '50's

Dorie Dillard Austin TX 

I'm so glad you loved the photos and the stories I wrote about the 50s. I did not have to work today. But I got up early anyway and headed out to get homemade bread from the bakery. Then I stopped at a very old gas station that is now a coffee shop. In front of where the old gas pump stood, is where I sat. There, in front of my eyes was the most gorgeous white classic car I ever saw. Its bumpers were shiny. The car ornament on the front of the hood, and other antique jewels that were made inside the car handles and the vehicles white wall tires was absolutely gorgeous! 

It was a good day to have on my own to relax outside that old gas station that once had a guy pump the gas for the customer. Today, I couldn't believe all the men who were sitting outside where I sat. I imagined they were all vets because of their tattooed arms and legs; all looked to me like they were inked to remind them of the war and their lives as soldiers. 

It was a dreamy morning! 

Kathy Streib - Oh yes! I remember that jingle! I also remember when I heard the music coming down the street for the Mr. Softee Truck! The guy in the truck gave out some sort of ticket and if you pealed it back and won a free ice cream you were lucky!

When it came to Mr. Softee, I was very lucky! Much luckier than my siblings! 

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner 

Like you, I watched reruns on television. I was not a teenager in the 50's either. 

Kat Palmiotti - during the 1950's I was one of those baby boomer babies. I have little memory of K or 1st grade. The elementary school years I remember were in the 1960's. My parents never purchased a home. We lived in my grandparents' home. They inherited the property after my grandparents were both deceased. 

I did watch all the movies I listed - no doubt, reruns.

Nina Hollander, Broker - Ditto! I was a baby boomer buggy baby in the 50's until I started K; then 1st grade. My childhood in the 60's was by far a lot more fun than my High School years. My kids and I were born during the best years growing up in America!

Wayne Martin - I have fond memories of my parents discussing a move over the kitchen table after my sisters and I went to bed. But my mother wouldn't budge. We had long-time friends who moved out of the city to the suburbs. In the beginning, they invited us often. As time went on, we saw them less and less. Diane, the girl my age became better educated, and her older brother was more serious about a career. Being in a good environment makes all the difference in the world.  

Debra Leisek - I have enjoyed remembering and researching decades that helped shape life in America. Also, I am delighted to hear from you and others who also have fond memories of this decade. I'm up to the 80's now and shall continue for as long as I can. 

My Independent Contractor work for the Appraisal District officially ended in July; but then they called me and a few others back to work through August. As of now, August is over. I participated in thousands of protests with panel members at the Hearings and now I've been invited back for the first two weeks in September. I like getting paid well every day. And the work is very stimulating. My ability to analyze data has increased exponentially!