BREAD AND SUGAR SARNIES

 

BREAD AND SUGAR SARNIES

By © J. A. Elliott 2023

I was reminded the other day about the strange combinations of food we concocted and ate as children, growing up through the 1950’s and 60’s in my hometown of Mansfield, here in the UK.

One of my sisters loved buttered bread sprinkled with sugar, it didn’t matter whether the bread was brown or white as long as she could sprinkle sugar on it, then she was in heaven. I remember another sister, I did have five of them, liking sliced banana and sugar sarnies, and yet another actually loving Marmite soldiers. Yuk! If they were eating any of these near me, then quite frankly I was retching, yes to me they were horrid concoctions. Now mother loved her cucumber sandwiches. She would make up a dish of cucumber, onion and vinegar, which was then kept in the pantry for days. I’m sure it was more to deter me from raiding the biscuit barrel that it was kept in there, knowing I hated the smell or taste of cucumber. I could even tell if mom had cut up her cucumber then my tomatoes, when she made a salad. Even our milk took on that pungent acrid taste of the cucumber flavoured vinegar, if it was unopened and left in the pantry. It was even worse when we had our first fridge towards the end of the 1950’s. At least now I thought, the cucumber might be put in a sealed container, how wrong I was, it was simply transferred into the new fridge which concentrated the smells even more, and to top it all off, the damn stuff lasted longer by being in there.

One of my all time favourite things was a mug of hot Oxo with added salt, and dipping pieces of bread into it. It was recommended by our family doctor once, beef stock, to build me back up after an illness, and I simply loved it. Sometimes, although I know it’s naughty, because of the salt content and me being diabetic, I do indulge in a mug, the beefy smells take me back to my childhood days, and more memories come flooding back as I sit in front of my computer with my trusted single digit poised. Once again I digress…

As for myself as I’ve said before I loved homemade bread and dripping, and we all loved mom’s homemade Jams. I bet everyone remembers going wild blackberry picking when they were kids, and coming home tinged in those tell tail blue purple juices on our fingers and around our mouths from eating them as we plucked the fruit into our little dishes. Where I lived on Bancroft Lane there were plenty of places for my sisters and me to go blackberry picking every year, and every year mom would make several jars of jam, labelled and sealed then stored in the coldest part of our pantry.

When our homemade jam ran out, like everyone else, when we could afford it we had Robinson’s jam, you know the one with the little Gollywog on the jar. We’d collect the little gollywog stickers so we could get those precious enamelled badges we all loved.

As a child growing up through the 50’s and 60’s, we were made to always have a slice of bread with our tined fruit and Carnation condensed milk, even to this day I’ll never know why this was. If we had a bag of Smith’s crisps, which was such a treat back then we were expected to have a slice of bread with it, we couldn’t make it into a sandwich but we still had to have a slice of bread and butter with it. I remember Smith’s crisps always had a little blue bag of salt inside, very unhealthy today, but back then at least you had the choice whether you wanted your crisps salted or not.

Back in those far away days of my childhood years, we never bothered whether what we ate was healthy for us or not, because mostly we had a balanced diet of fresh vegetables from our gardens or allotments, our portions were small but we never actually starved. Processed foods were in it’s infancy after the war, so most of what we ate was homemade or produced locally. Even our meat and potatoes would have come from local farmers, our fruits and vegetables were seasonal too from our local market. There simply wasn’t any supermarkets around to buy all those exotic foods of today from all over the world. So growing up during the 1950’s and 60’s wasn’t all bad.

FOOTNOTE
I actually like cucumber today, although not in vinegar.

The Golliwog character, used by Robinson’s jams etc. were withdrawn in 2001 for various reasons. The enamel badges produced by them are highly collectable today.
So as not to cause any offence to anyone I have chosen not to publish any images of a Gollywog with this posting, although I personally loved those little character badges and collected many as a child, as did most of my friends.

Mansfield saw its first supermarket open on Church Street, by Supersave in 1970/71, three stories, with escalators between floors, and a second entrance/ exit into a car park on Toothill Lane

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BEAUTY SCHOOL DROP OUT---WELL NOT QUITE

BEAUTY SCHOOL DROP OUT, WELL NOT QUITE

By © J. A. Elliott 2023

Ok, so it was really miserable outside, the usual cold springtime rain was simply throwing it down. It was a Sunday afternoon, nowhere to go, and nothing on TV worth watching either, doh!. How on earth did we ever cope back in my childhood days during the 1950’s and 60’s, without TV’s, video players or DVD’s, no games consoles, tablets or ipads either, only boring board games like Ludo, Snakes and Ladders or the dreaded Monopoly, all guaranteed to get my sisters and me fighting like cats and dogs over who’s cheating or some other triviality. Like who gets the top hat or little dog as their play piece…

I reached out and grabbed the first DVD in my collection, and low and behold, which one did I choose, on top of the pile I might add was ‘GREASE’ a film about a 1950’s high school staring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John, I think it was made way back in about 1978. I thought what the heck, after all it had some great music…

Now then because the film was actually set in America, it reflected nothing of my own school days. After all I left school at 15, and these kids were about 18, never the less, one song in particular sent my memories rushing back to those bygone days of yesteryear somewhere during the 1960’s

In the 1960’s when my sisters were teenagers, they had a passion for dyeing their hair, or at least having it done at the local hairdresser. As for myself, I too had long hair, unlike today, where my parting once was a footpath, it’s now receded to a four lane motorway, and my long flowing locks have long since gone, along with my youth…

Ooops, I’m starting to digress again as I write. Anyhow, back to my story. Christine was next to the eldest and mad about the rock star Cher, and seeing as how she loved wearing her leather jacket, with ‘PIP’ emblazoned on the back, because her boyfriend Paul had a motorbike, which is ‘another story’ for another day, Christine wanted to emulate her rock idol by having her hair dyed jet black and cut in a sort of Egyptian style, just like Cher, and it really suited her because she was always tall and slender too. My second sister Susan had a natural dark brown hair, but often dyed it with a deep auburn colour. Jean was always a mousey blonde, but once bleached it, and she looked like one of the kids out of that film, ‘Village of the Damned’ freaky was the best way to describe her, especially with her pale complexion…

Now to the crux of my story, Pauline, my third sister was born with bright ginger hair and masses of freckles all over her chubby face. The rest of us were fairly slim, but not her, with her nickname of ‘Porky Pauline’. She was so fed up being picked on for her bright orange hair; she decided to have it dyed. The hairdressers around us flatly refused to even attempt any dye on the market for fear of adverse effects, yes just like when Frankie Avalon sang to ‘Frenchy’ about her pink hair, those hairdressers warned my sister that she might end up with a weirdly coloured result. My sister bought a black dye from our local Co-op and some peroxide to first get rid of her original colour.

Well, you could have knocked us all down with a feather when she emerged from our bathroom and took off the bath towel covering her still wet hair, we all fell about laughing, and her hair was now a beautiful shade of lime green. Yes we all laughed except my sister, who stood in tears sobbing over her mishap. Even mum couldn’t help but break into hysterics over the sight of my sisters new hair colour. Now It might have been acceptable if we were Irish and it was Saint Patrick’s day, but alas we were not. Mum rushed my sister to the hairdressers, who also fell about laughing, to have Pauline’s hair cut short into a crew cut style, so the green would grow out much quicker, but she still wore a head scarf to school…

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USING OUR IMAGINATIONS

USING OUR IMAGINATIONS

By © J. A. Elliott 2023

When I was a boy growing up during the 1950’s and 60’s in my home town of Mansfield, I was a Cowboy, Roy Rogers, Hop-along Cassidy or the Lone Ranger. I remember the little sheriff’s outfit I had, with it’s star of silver, and the cap guns that sat in their leather holsters on either side of my hips. The old brush from the yard was my makeshift horse as I ran down Bancroft Lane shouting ‘Hi Ho Silver’ and waving one of my cap pistols in the air, the smell of spent sulphur wafted my nostrils as I shot a few rounds at the baddies, lurking near the bushes. We would swap around a bit, some days being the goodies, others being Billy the Kid and his band of outlaws. Sometimes I was a spaceman like Dan Dare from my comics, or the great Flash Gordon fighting to save earth from the evil Emperor Ming, our rocket ship being an old abandoned pram that’s seen better days, but to my friends and me it was whatever our imaginations could make it, from a boat in our pirate adventures to a world war two Spitfire shooting down a German Messerschmitt in a dog fight over our little Mansfield town.

One day I was Superman, with my red jumper tied around my neck to form a cape as I flew down our street to stop that runaway train and rescuing the damsel in distress, well one of my sisters laying on the pavement, shouting ‘Help Me, Help me Superman’

I was a crack commando wearing the balaclava that my mum had knitted, with mud on my face I fought my way to the old hut across the overgrown field, after all it was a German fortress and I had to knock out those machine gun posts, throwing small stones as pretend grenades to blow them up.

Another day, and another game, today I was a knight in shinning armour wearing a colander on my head, and the old dustbin lid as a shield, and a small garden cane as a sword. I was Lancelot or Galahad, King Arthur or Percival, defending the round table from the fierce dragon that lived at the bottom of our garden. It was the neighbours growling pet dog really, but to us it was our dragon for the day.

Our games were only limited to our own imagination. Every Saturday my friends and I would go to the Granada cinema, the sixpenny rush as it was affectionately known, to see our hero’s on the big screen, then rush home and re-enact what we had seen within our own games, adding bits to the plot here and there, as we went along.

These were the days of great adventures, where games and imaginations knew no bounds. A time of innocent fun as we frolicked in the sunshine enjoying the fresh air, after all, we only had a few real toys so we had to use our imaginations. I cannot remember ever being bored when I was growing up during the 1950’s. My friends and I always found something to do or some game to play. We didn’t have home computers; we didn’t have laptops, mobile phones, tablets or games consoles, all we had was ourselves and our own creative imaginations, using whatever we had around us, and like the song “We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun But the hills that we climbed were just seasons out of time”

The memories of those far away days still linger on, as vivid a picture in my mind as they ever were. My friends from my childhood games have all now past away and I alone am left with these treasured memories of our long summer days together playing in the sun.

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Brain fog Separating fact from Fiction

Brain Fog: Separating Fact from Fiction and Examining Gender Differences

By © J. A. Elliott 2023

Brain fog is a term used to describe a condition characterized by difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, mental confusion, and an overall feeling of sluggishness. While brain fog is a common complaint among people of all ages, there is still some debate among healthcare professionals regarding the legitimacy of the condition. Furthermore, there is some evidence to suggest that brain fog may affect women more than men. In this article, we explore the possibilities of brain fog as a real condition and examine whether it affects women more than men.

The Reality of Brain Fog:

While brain fog is not a medical diagnosis, it is a real condition that many people experience. There are several underlying factors that can contribute to the symptoms of brain fog, including stress, lack of sleep, poor diet, hormonal changes, and certain medications. Brain fog can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition, such as depression, anxiety, or thyroid dysfunction.

Gender Differences:

While brain fog can affect both men and women, there is some evidence to suggest that it may be more prevalent among women. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, women may be more susceptible to brain fog due to hormonal fluctuations, particularly during perimenopause and menopause. Estrogen plays a vital role in cognitive function, and a decline in estrogen levels during these stages can contribute to brain fog symptoms.

In addition to hormonal fluctuations, women may also be more likely to experience brain fog due to societal and cultural expectations. Women often take on multiple roles and responsibilities, which can lead to stress and fatigue, contributing to brain fog symptoms.

Treatment Options:

The treatment of brain fog largely depends on the underlying cause. For instance, if brain fog is due to a medical condition, treatment of that condition may alleviate the symptoms. Similarly, if brain fog is due to poor diet or lack of sleep, making lifestyle changes may improve cognitive function. Hormonal imbalances can also be treated with hormone replacement therapy.

 In addition to medical interventions, there are several strategies that can be employed to manage brain fog symptoms. These include mindfulness meditation, exercise, improving sleep hygiene, and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Conclusion:

Brain fog is a real condition that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. While the condition can affect both men and women, there is evidence to suggest that women may be more susceptible to brain fog due to hormonal fluctuations and societal expectations. Healthcare professionals should take these factors into consideration when evaluating and treating patients with brain fog symptoms. By identifying the underlying cause and implementing appropriate interventions, individuals can manage their symptoms and improve their cognitive function, leading to a better quality of life.

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Motivating Teenagers to Do Anything at all

 

Motivating Teenagers to Do Anything at all

By © J. A. Elliott 2023

Motivating teenagers can be a challenging task for parents, teachers, and anyone who interacts with them. Adolescence is a time when teenagers experience a lot of changes and challenges that can affect their motivation levels. However, motivating teenagers is not an impossible task. In this article, we will discuss effective ways to motivate teenagers to do anything. Teenagers have their own perspectives, beliefs, and values. It is important to understand where they are coming from and what motivates them. Try to understand their interests, hobbies, and goals. You can use this information to help them connect with the task at hand.

Setting goals is important to help teenagers understand what they are working towards. However, it is important to set realistic goals that are achievable. This can help teenagers feel a sense of accomplishment and stay motivated. You can break down bigger goals into smaller tasks to make them more manageable. Creating a positive environment can help teenagers feel motivated and engaged. Encourage and praise their efforts, even if they are not perfect. This can help build their confidence and self-esteem. Avoid using negative reinforcement, as it can have a detrimental effect on their motivation levels.

Teenagers crave independence and autonomy. Providing opportunities for them to make decisions and take responsibility for their actions can help them feel more motivated. Encourage them to take ownership of their tasks and offer support when needed. Teenagers are more likely to engage in activities that are fun and enjoyable. Find creative ways to make the task at hand more interesting and engaging. For example, if you are trying to motivate a teenager to study, you can incorporate games or quizzes to make it more enjoyable.

As a parent, teacher, or mentor, you are a role model for teenagers. Your actions and attitudes can influence their motivation levels. Lead by example and demonstrate a positive attitude towards tasks and challenges. Incentives can be an effective way to motivate teenagers. You can offer rewards for completing tasks or achieving goals. However, it is important to use incentives wisely and not rely on them too much. Incentives should be used as a tool to reinforce positive behaviour, rather than as a bribe.

In conclusion

Motivating teenagers requires patience, understanding, and creativity. By understanding their perspective, setting realistic goals, creating a positive environment, providing opportunities for autonomy, making it fun, being a role model, and using incentives wisely, you can help teenagers stay motivated and engaged. Remember, every teenager is different, so it is important to find what works best for them.

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The Things Women Over 40 Secretly Google

The Things Women Over 40 Secretly Google

By © J. A. Elliott 2023

Unveiling the Curiosity:

Introduction:

In this digital era, search engines have become invaluable tools for acquiring information and satisfying our curiosity. Women over 40, with their diverse interests, experiences, and concerns, are no exception. Behind closed doors, these accomplished and multifaceted individuals often find themselves turning to Google, seeking answers to an array of questions that shape their lives. Join us as we explore the intriguing and insightful world of things women over 40 secretly Google….

Health and Wellness:…

A cornerstone of women's concerns, health and wellness take centre stage in their Google searches. Women over 40 seek information about various topics, including menopause symptoms, hormonal changes, weight management, and natural remedies. With a focus on maintaining a balanced lifestyle, they explore exercise routines, healthy diet plans, stress management techniques, and ways to improve their overall well-being….

Career Development:…

Women over 40 are driven professionals who constantly strive for growth and success. They seek guidance on career transitions, leadership development, networking strategies, and negotiating promotions. Google becomes their go-to resource for exploring avenues such as entrepreneurship, personal branding, and work-life balance. Additionally, they delve into resources on skill-building, continuing education, and professional certifications to stay relevant in an ever-evolving job market….

Relationships and Dating:…

Navigating relationships can be both exciting and challenging, and women over 40 turn to Google for guidance. From advice on dating after divorce or widowhood to maintaining healthy relationships, they seek tips on communication, intimacy, and building connections. They explore online platforms and dating apps tailored to their needs, as well as insights into navigating blended families and managing parental responsibilities while dating….

Financial Planning and Retirement:…

Women over 40 understand the importance of securing their financial futures and are proactive in their approach. They Google information on retirement planning, investment strategies, and savings options. In an effort to make informed decisions, they seek expert advice on managing debt, budgeting effectively, and understanding long-term financial goals. Moreover, they explore resources to bridge the gender gap in financial literacy and empower themselves economically….

Self-Care and Personal Development:…

Women over 40 prioritize self-care and personal growth, recognizing the significance of nurturing their own well-being. They delve into Google searches for self-help books, podcasts, meditation techniques, and mindfulness practices. Exploring topics like self-confidence, self-acceptance, and embracing change; they find inspiration to embark on transformative journeys that enhance their personal and professional lives….

Fashion and Style:…

With a well-defined sense of personal style, women over 40 turn to Google for fashion inspiration, tips on age-appropriate dressing, and guidance on wardrobe essentials. They seek advice on makeup techniques, skincare routines, and hairstyles that complement their age and lifestyle. Exploring fashion blogs, influencers, and online retailers, they stay up to date with the latest trends while staying true to their own unique fashion sensibilities….

Conclusion:…

The things women over 40 secretly Google reveal a captivating blend of aspirations, concerns, and wisdom. Through their searches, these accomplished individuals seek knowledge to enhance various aspects of their lives, from health and career to relationships and personal growth. By embracing the digital landscape, women over 40 empower themselves with information and forge their paths towards a fulfilling future. So, the next time you catch a glimpse of someone typing away on their computer or smart phone, remember that behind those screens lie the curious minds of extraordinary women who are unafraid to seek answers and expand their horizons…

 

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