Monthly Archives: December 2019
HISTORIC WRITER: JULES VERNE’S FUTURISTIC WORLDS
At the beginning of every new year, some people like to make predictions about the future. Some have been exceptionally good at it. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/10/12/jules-verne-predictions/
CHRISTMAS NOSTALGIA: 1960’S BRITISH CHRISTMAS
Our family observed several, though not all of these traditions in England back in the ’60s. https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/A-1960s-Christmas/
CHILDHOOD NOSTALGIA: DOLLS
Besides my vast collection of paper dolls, I had some actual dolls, too. http://www.historyofdolls.com/
CHILDHOOD NOSTALGIA: DINKY TOYS
My oldest brother was a maker of model aeroplanes, but my second preferred cars – ready-made. He collecting die-cast models before I was born, and is still doing so today. And the first ones he had were Dinky toys. https://www.catawiki.com/stories/1727-how-to-determine-the-value-of-dinky-toys-and-other-die-cast-model-cars Dinky Toys
BOOK PROMOS: TIME ROSE AND SIDE TRIP BOOKS
Christmas is coming! Which means it’s time for shameless promotion of my books as Christmas presents for kids, teens, and young-at-heart adults. Print versions available through Amazon, or bricks & mortar stores like Chapters Indigo, Barnes & Noble, and Once Upon A Bookstore. E-book versions through Kobo & Smashwords. https://www.amazon.com/Renee-Duke/e/B00FAGIPM4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_8&qid=1575703322&sr=1-8
CHILDHOOD NOSTALGIA: FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS TOYS
Share with your kids the Christmas toys you remember best.