This is my mom and me, back when I was 19, and she was 52. We had 31 more years together. I'm grateful for each and everyone.
![Back When I Was 19 [Old Polaroid of Mom and Me]](https://www.jenx67.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/jennifer-and-mom-1987.jpg)
1970s Baby Equipment: “Dangerous” Stroller, Swing, Crib and Car Seats
Here is a series of photographs from the Nelson archive (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED) that feature Gen-X babies and 1970s baby equipment. They underscore for me the work of the the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and how much products for infants have improved...
Beautiful Picture of Mothers in the Early 1970s
Sunday is Mother's Day. Do you have a favorite picture of your mother? Here is another beautiful picture of mothers from Nelson's photo archive, which he has generously shared with me. Nelson (who wishes to only be identified by his first name) worked as an accountant...
Matching Mother-Daughter Indian Costumes Document Prevalence of Cultural Appropriation of the 1970s
Look at these highly-detailed matching mother-daughter costumes featuring a Native American / Native Peoples theme. Although this is completely taboo today, the photo documents the prevalence of cultural appropriation during the Gen X childhood years. Vintage La...
Mother, 1971 | Poem: A Hundred Years From Now
Nearly 20 years ago, my father gave my eldest daughter a beautiful book, Gems of Poetry. Today, I spent some time reading it and found this beautiful poem by Mary A. Ford, better known as Una. A Hundred Years From Now The surging sea of human life forever onward...
Children and Mother in 1972 (Happy Mother’s Day)
This is a picture of a mother with her son and daughter, 1972. Location of the photo is unknown. It was sent to me a former blogger about a year ago. She has since shut down her site (Ready for the Shift). The photo features a mom with a beehive hairdo. The son is...
Mother and Baby, 1969
In celebration of Mother's Day, which is May 14, I will be posting pictures throughout the month of Gen-Xers with their mothers. Most of the photos in this collection were taken in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Follow along at https://www.jenx67.com/tag/our-mothers.
Mother on a 1960s Murray Bicycle with Jennifer and Amy
Ah, yes, Jennifer and Amy. Quintessential Gen X names. Here's their mother decked out in sky blue on a 1960s Murray bicycle. Isn't it awesome that she outfitted it with not just one, but two, child seats? Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14. Do you have any special...
World Baton Twirling Day and a New Generation of Twirlers
A few weeks ago, I took my daughter to the Southwest Regionals Baton Twirling Championship in Amarillo. Bridgy is a novice twirler who represents a new generation in the sport. World Baton Twirling Day While we were at the competition we heard an announcement about...
Remembering Our Mothers: Silent Generation Mom Tammy, 1970
In honor of Mother's Day on May 14, I will be sharing pictures of Gen-Xers with their Mothers (either Baby Boomer or from the Silent or Lucky Few Generation). This first picture is Tammy. It comes from Nelson's glorious collection, which he generously shared with me...