Good Old Days - March/April 2022

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When the going gets tough, the tough get going! In this issue we offer multiple examples of our readers’ triumphs over troubles. Whether it’s surviving a parent’s job loss, figuring out a way to sidestep a calamity, or dealing with a personal challenge, the American spirit of overcoming the odds is alive and well between these pages.
· Easter adventures! Easter was an exciting time to hunt for eggs and treasure our homemade treats. Dressed in our Sunday best, we couldn't wait to see what the Easter bunny had in store for us.
· Batter up! We also offer a glimpse into the baseball dreams of our childhoods—some were fulfilled, some ended up being a swing and a miss. No matter, we enjoyed the game any which way it was played.
· Wash and dry! In a nod to the changing seasons, we round out the issue with a rundown of spring-cleaning chores, back when it could take days or weeks to accomplish the old-fashioned way.

Good Old Days Magazine Description:

Good Old Days is a history magazine that focuses on America's favorite memories and warm thoughts from the years 1930 through 1960.

Good Old Days magazine has been sharing reader-provided stories, recollections and photos from days gone by since 1964. Billed as the original nostalgia magazine, this easy-to-read collection of memories captivates both young and old alike. The publisher of Good Old Days magazine continues to uphold its mission of enabling creativity, nurturing memories and upholding positive values, even after all this time.

Each bi-monthly issue contains many reader-submitted stories about the past. Previous article titles include: The Magic Box on the Wall, the ringing meant something exciting was about to happen; Sunny Side Up, her dad's breakfasts were unforgettable; Good Old Days on Wheels -- Our Sunday Ride, the trips seemed boring and monotonous until ...; Party Line Rules, there was a catch to that new phone; The School Next Door, they never had a reason to be tardy; Bartering for Back-to-School Shoes, brown eggs developed into brown shoes; Home Remedies -- Sweet Treatments, it sounds too good to be true, but a candy cure might work for you; and From the Archives -- Nothing to Fear, his dad dished out a fitting punishment.