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- Depression Era Cooking Tips: Essential in Today's EconomyA few simple tips from the Depression Era that are still used today to save time and money.
- What We Can Learn from Depression Era HousewivesIn this modern day and age of convenience mixed with an unfortunate economy, there are many tips and tricks we can learn from our sisters: depression-era housewives who turned having absolutely nothing into raising happy, healthy families.
- Depression Era FrugalityPeople living in the depression era knew how to be frugal with their money. Here are some suggestions for frugality borrowed from the depression era which may help us today.
Collecting Children's Depression Era GlasswareChildren's Depression era glassware is as beautiful as their larger counterparts but made just for kids. They are endearing reminders that even during hard times "play" was still important.- The Last of the Great Depression Era BabiesCan the generations of today, born into frivolousness (we waste because we can) overcome years of learned behaviors to become as stalwart and resourceful as our grandparents once were?
- How to Get by on a Limited Budget: Stretch Your Budget the Nana WayMaking ends meet and sticking to a budget in this economy means getting back to basics. It turns out that living within your means is easy. Learn how to save money and live better by asking "What would Nana do?"
- Film Makers Frank Capra and Robert Altman Hero Theme: Heroes or Goats?Trials, tribulation and heroes abound in the work of American film masters Frank Capra and Robert Altman. Capra's heroes do suffer ritual humiliation but emerge unscathed. Altman's heroes are questionable.
Useless Information: Prune-Pickin' Okie Depression Era Stone SoupAn old family story from the Great Depression that rings true in today difficult times.
Money Management Lessons from My Depression-Era ParentsThe money management methods of 'pinching pennies' from the people living through the Great Depression never appealed to me. I found out later that my parents were right.- Wisecracking Across America -- 52 -- Saturday, July 3Two guys and a dog drive the perimeter of the United States in an old pick-up truck.
- Three Books I'd like to See Made into MoviesAs a life-long movie fan, I think I know what makes a good film. Going by nothing more than personal preference, here are three books I'd like to see turned into movies.
- Make Old-Fashioned Egg GravyDuring the great depression many farm families prepared this dish, egg gravy, a lot because they would usually have all the ingrediants on hand and it was cheap and easy to make.
- Depression-Era Foods - Origin of SnacksYou have bought snacks before, but what do you know about them?
Depression Era Town Hall Meeting Echoes Tea Parties of TodayA remarkable media event took place in 1938 that echoes across history to the Tea Parties of today. See if you recognize similarities in the issues raised by Americans then and now.- Have We Become Numb to Tragedy?A response to recent violent acts involving handguns and killers with no discernible motive and how we deal with them individually and as a society.
- A Reflection of Depression-Era LivingLoving reflections from a life spent loving.
- Brother (or Sister), Can You Spare a Dollar?Is it time for a resurrection of the popular early 1930's Depression Era song, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"
- Five Mind Tricks to Help Stop NegativityA description of five mental disciplines to help train yourself to stop being automatically pessimistic and negative. Article shows how to catch yourself being negative and pivot around to a more positive outlook.
Depression-Era Housing Loans to Bolster Deflated EconomyThe FHA wants to extend a series of low-interest loans to rescue home-owners from foreclosure and lending companies from low investment returns. Will it come in time and will it be worth the cost in taxes?
Interview Depression Era MemoriesThis is an interview I did with my Mom. She is 83 and speaks very rarely about the depression or crash. She was five when it occurred, but has vivid memories about the event and life afterwards.- F. Scott Fitzgerald's Hopelessness of the Depression EraThe world wars and the United State's years of depression weighed heavily upon all American's and it showed in the writings of the time. F. Scott Fitzgerald was one of these writers with a good majority of his writings emerging during the 1920's-30's.
