Tag Archives: 1950’s

Learning to Drive

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Sheila Moss

At the age of sixteen one of the most important things in life was learning to drive. My early driving experience was in an old 50’s Chevrolet that belonged to my family. It was black and looked a lot like … Continue reading →

Posted in Automotive, Humor | Tagged 1950's, Automobile clutch, Chevrolet, Drivers' Ed, Driving, Old Chevy, Set of Wheels, Teenager | 2 Comments

Graceland

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Sheila Moss

“I’m tired of staying home all the time,” I proclaimed. “I wanna do something this weekend.” “Well, what do you want to do?” “I want to go to Memphis and see Graceland,” I said. “I’ve never been there.” I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor, Travel | Tagged 1950's, Blue Suede Shoes, Elvis Presley, Gold Records, Graceland, Lisa Marie, Memphis, Music, Pink Cadillac, Rock and Roll, The King, Top Hit Songs | 9 Comments

The Good Old Days

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I have always suspected that the “good old days” may not have been so good. When I was a kid, our family didn’t have a car. Daddy walked to work and we children walked to school. Of course, a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Humor | Tagged 1950's, 5 & 10s, black & white TV, childhood, comic books, Corner streetlight, dime stores, Front Porches, Lone Ranger, refrigerated air, Saturday matinee, Studebaker | 13 Comments

I Want to Go Back to the Fifties

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I want to go back to the fifties. I want to turn back time to when the world was a simpler place. I want to put my hair in a ponytail and roll up the legs of my jeans. I … Continue reading →