Where are the good old days?

Article Abstract:

Many seem to believe that the American family is in trouble, compared with the families of past generations, but in fact families have undergone many difficult times in the nation's history. A survey of American families, from Colonial days through the end of the 20th century, is presented.

Social aspects, History, Cover Story, Family, United States history

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The meating place: where barbecue buffs baste for big bucks

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A barbecue contest judge describes the American Royal contest in Kansas City, MO, the so-called world series of barbecue contests. Barbecue contests have proliferated from one in the early 1970s to about 400 in the early 1990s. Recipes from Paul Kirk, the 1991 grand champion are presented.

Cooking, Competitions, Cookery, Barbecue cookery, Barbecue cooking

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Between Prufrock and a hard place

Article Abstract:

A lecturer and writer describes the experience of traveling from Washington, DC, to Lima, OH, during a snowstorm that had closed the airports. No sleeping cars were available, but after a 15-hour overnight, sleepless trip, the arrival was filled with a feeling of intensity and vitality.

Personal narratives, Lecturers, Railroad travel, Middle aged women

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