Tub O’ Soda
My father kept our camping log all the years we camped. This page has the story of the day I won the “floating mattress!” It was July 16, 1971. The… Read more Tub O’ Soda →
Who’s Thirsty?
We didn’t have water bottles- there was no sippy box, pouch or fancy energy drink. If you were outside playing, and you were thirsty, you would simply turn on the… Read more Who’s Thirsty? →
Cherry Kool-Aid
Making Kool-Aid was hit-or-miss. First, you had to have packet. Chances are, we didn’t have enough sugar to fill the measuring cup. Next, to find the pitcher- (dump out whatever… Read more Cherry Kool-Aid →
Saratoga Ginger
Remember Saratoga Vichy Water? Well, they also made Saratoga Ginger Ale! Of course, everyone had the Vichy water. My mother had it for every “adult” party. Each time there was… Read more Saratoga Ginger →
Frozen Pink Lemonade
After ripping the plastic strip off the can, removing the aluminum disk from the end, I would hold that can for a few seconds then wait for the “scccuuuupppppp” sound… Read more Frozen Pink Lemonade →
Coke and a smile.
I feel for this generation that didn’t get to experience the Real Thing. The commercial- apple trees, honey bees and snow white turtle doves. Everyone knows things go better with… Read more Coke and a smile. →
(Mr. Harvey’s) Suntea
Mr. Harvey was my 5th grade teacher at Skano Elementary. He was the best. We made sawdust puppets, paper mache bowls and something using the wish bones from chicken bones. At… Read more (Mr. Harvey’s) Suntea →
Heads Up
Walking among Adirondack pines, I can not help but feel I’m in my “happy place”. The fragrant smells as you brush pine trees, the chirping of bird (which I can never… Read more Heads Up →
