From Nancy's Notebook
Stories, history, inspiration, and a glimpse into the writing life.
What Were the Most Popular Toys in the 1950s?
Rediscover popular toys from the 1950s and how children played during the postwar decade.
Time travel to Woodstock
Revisit a journey to Woodstock through Nancy Thorne's time-travel storytelling and the culture of the 1960s.
My Mother and My Adoption
Nancy Thorne shares personal memories of adoption and her relationship with her mother in a reflective piece about family and childhood.
JANIS JOPLIN IN THE 1960s
Revisit Janis Joplin's music, performances and enduring legacy in the 1960s through Nancy Thorne's look at a remarkable singer.
The Summer of Love
Revisit the Summer of Love and the music, fashions and ideals associated with 1960s counterculture.
The Original Star Trek
Revisit the original Star Trek series, its characters and its place in the television culture of the 1960s.
Hippies in the 1960s
Revisit hippies and counterculture in the 1960s, including the ideas, music and fashions associated with the movement.
CHRISTMAS SONGS IN THE 1960s
Revisit the popular Christmas music of the 1960s and the holiday songs that helped define the decade.
GRIEF IN THE 1960s
Nancy Thorne reflects on grief in the 1960s, remembering loss and the emotional experiences of the era.
Wedding Fashion in the 1960s
Revisit wedding dresses and bridal style in the 1960s, from changing silhouettes to the fashion of the era.
Moonstruck in 1967
Look back at 1967 and the fascination with the moon and space exploration during the 1960s.
Lonely Hearts Club Band
Revisit the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper era and the music and cultural changes surrounding the Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Thanksgiving in the 1960s
Revisit Thanksgiving in the 1960s, including family meals, celebrations and changing holiday traditions.
Bell Bottoms in the 1960s
Revisit 1960s bell-bottom trousers and the fashion trends that became symbols of a changing decade.
Slang in the 1960s
Revisit the slang and expressions of the 1960s, from youth culture to the language of a changing decade.
Fast Food in the 1960s
Revisit fast food in the 1960s and the growing popularity of quick meals and roadside dining.
Miniskirts
Revisit miniskirts and the fashion revolution of the 1960s, when hemlines became symbols of change.
The End of Woodstock
Explore the closing days of Woodstock and its place in the music and counterculture of the late 1960s.
