Category Archives: 1950s food

The Polly Pot Luck

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Here’s food for thought – it’s Workday Wednesday. And do I have a story for you to try to digest. May it go down better than mine did…. So what do your work cohorts do … Continue reading →

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Get In with the In Crowd

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, it’s been so much fun getting to know so many new friends and readers. All this mixing and mingling with my long time chums is such a blast. Carrying on this week, I’m … Continue reading →

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April is No Fool

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Another special day is upon us. Yours truly doesn’t believe what anyone says til afternoon. Heck, why bother to get up before noon today? Snore away, dear friends. Another take no guff gal I know … Continue reading →

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Oh, if Only All of Our Problems were so Small

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s everyone doing? My wish for you is to have such trite problems as my two questioning ladies do today (of course, we won’t tell them their problems are just small potatoes, will we). Let’s … Continue reading →

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Supply and Demand

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, we sure had some fun at the office this week. Made workday Wednesday just fly by, let me tell you! It all started late last week when Susie was promoted from the Steno Pool … Continue reading →

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Birthday for Betty Jean

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, look at that – spring is almost here. Hope you’ve had a nice weekend. Let me tell you about mine. After this one, nobody can tell me I’m not a good neighbor, no siree! … Continue reading →

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Suburban Scandal Solutions are Here

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, haven’t I been the busy beaver since I’ve started doling out my rather so-so advice? How did all of you get along without it before? Probably much better, come to think of it… Anyhoo, … Continue reading →

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Bridge Night Buffet from the Fridge of Madge

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, I usually love Monday Night Bridge. I look forward to it all week. Not for the game of course, but to catch up on who did what to whom, who didn’t do what … Continue reading →

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