nostalgia and retrospection
Blog URL http://priortimes.blogspot.com/
Located Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Tags nostalgia, retrospection, 1970s, Youth, Vancouver, Music, School, Relationships, Friends
A wistful desire to return in thought to a former time in one's life.
A sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time.
The process of looking back on things past. A survey of past events or experiences.
Latest Blog Posts
- TV Ads — Mattel Power Shop on Nov 19, 2009 in video television
As a kid I watched many great television shows. This included TV commercials as well.Back in my day there were no TV remotes or mute buttons.Many ads had unforgettable slogans, memorable characters or catchy jingles.If you grew up in the 1960's and 1...
- Anamnesis — XXXVII on Nov 16, 2009 in comics
"the recollection or remembrance of the past; reminiscence." These posts will include my recollection of people, places, things and events that were mainstream or commonplace in my youth. Most disappeared, faded away, or are just not popula...
- A New School on Nov 15, 2009 in parents school
It's 1962 and Bartholomew's parents had moved to a new apartment in Kitsilano. This meant that Bartholomew would begin Grade One in a new school.How did little Bart perform at Henry Hudson Elementary? Check out his Report Card.The teacher's comments...
- Evaluation Record on Nov 14, 2009 in school
During Bartholomew's first year in the school system he was subjected to an evaluation by his Kindergarten teacher.Dated: February 1962. 1. Physical Development2. Social Behavior3. Emotional Behavior4. Mental DevelopmentHow did the teacher evaluate B...
- Saturday Morning Cartoon-a-thon 11 on Nov 14, 2009 in video parents television
The 60's - a great time to be a kid. Especially Saturday mornings. Cartoons! Cartoons! And more cartoons! It was the best of times.I would watch cartoons until Mom turned off the set and told me to get out and play with my friends.Some mornings I mig...
- Bart Starts School on Nov 14, 2009 in school
Bartholomew began his school career in the autumn of 1961. Shown below is his first Report Card.The teacher's comments read as:1st Report: Bartholomew listens carefully and follows directions well. He shows interest in all the kindergarten work.2nd R...
- Photo Album Flashback — 34 on Nov 12, 2009 in sports
The Last SummerHere's a photo of Bartholomew during the summer of '89. This would be his last summer in Vancouver before his ill-fated move to Mississauga two months later.This shot shows Bart completing the line-up for an Elco C.U. softball game.Bar...
