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The first requisite of a good citizen in this Republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his weight. ~ T. Roosevelt
Coca Cola Ad from 1944; Image courtesy of Paul Malon on Flickr.com Instead of worrying about what other people are or aren’t doing, we need to . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Citizen  One comment - (Comments are closed)  Wise Words of the Day  1950s woman, citizen, citizen responsibility, Inspiration, Quotes Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; therefore they remain bound. ~ James Allen
"Dextrose is often prescribed by doctors for many reducing diets": 1940; Image courtesy of PaulMalon on Flickr.com
We want to have our cake and eat it too, . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Circumstance Comments are closed Wise Words of the Day 1950s woman, action, circumstance, empowerment, Inspiration, Quotes When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice. ~ William James
"Choose a Modern Gas Range for Tops in Cooking Perfection!" "New Freedom Gas Kitchens," American Gas Association, 1946; Image courtesy of SaltyCotton on Flickr.com
“I have no choice but to serve processed, . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Choice Get the habit of saying the cheerful, pleasant thing. ~ John Schindler, M.D.
Budweiser advertisement published in the August 1956 issue of Family Circle magazine; Image courtesy of Clotho98 on Flickr.com When I started working at Big Name University, my boss told me that I had to stop being so nice . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Cheerfulness One comment - (Comments are closed) Wise Words of the Day 1950s woman, Cheerfulness, homemaking, ideal 1950's housewife, Inspiration, Quotes, transforming yourself Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes furthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The “sure thing” boat never gets far from shore. ~ Dale Carnegie
From LIFE 19 Dec 1960, photographer unknown; Image courtesy of Letslookupandsmile on Flickr.com President Roosevelt . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Chance Many of us deal with effects instead of the cause. ~ Unknown Image courtesy of Fidgetrainbowtree on Flickr.com
A few of us were having a conversation about how portion sizes have gotten larger throughout the years over on the Facebook page. I pointed out that American food is heavily . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Cause and Effect If we did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves. ~ Edison Rosie's Pitchfork For Victory, May, 1943; Image courtesy of Paul Malon on Flickr.com I’m going to tell you a secret: Our foremothers, the ones who we admire for doing amazing things, were really no different than us. . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Capability One comment - (Comments are closed) Wise Words of the Day Capability, ideal 1950's housewife, Inspiration, personal transformation, Quotes The man who says, “It can’t be done, ” is liable to be interrupted by someone doing it. ~ Unknown
Destination Moon 1950; Image courtesty of Captain Geoffrey Spaulding on Flickr.com
I hate living in a cynical age. People tell me that they are just being realistic but . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Can’t 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Life, Wise Words of the Day 1950s woman, Can Do Spirit, Inspiration, Optimism, Quotes Cultivate a calm nature expectant of good. ~ Charles Eliot Keep Calm and Carry On 1939 British Ministry of Information Original Poster; Image courtesy of wartimeposters.co.uk
I think this British World War II poster epitomizes an ideal of that time period: Just stay calm in the face of adversity. No matter what happens, . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Calmness Before buying anything it is well to ask whether one could not do without it. ~ John Lubbock Rationing, WWII propaganda poster; Image courtesy of V. Valenti on Flickr.com What a contrast. During World War II, Americans were considered patriotic if they incorporated austerity measures and only bought what they actually needed. . . . → Read More: Wise Words of the Day: Buying 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Wise Words of the Day 1950s woman, budgeting, Buying, frugality, Inspiration, money management, Quotes |
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