A walk down Memory Lane is always nice-
Since I moved to the US from Sweden when I was 7, I missed out on some of the early to mid 60s American culture, but what I did experience still holds a special place in this old heart of mine.
I can't say I have ever liked the acid greens, pinks and generally psychedelic patterns so popular then, but I did have a sheer, full-skirted dress with small pink flowers over black that I loved. I also remember how Shelley, one of my classmates, sported a high 60s coiff complete with big, honking bow on my 8th birthday. Then there was the Spirograph set I got and the Minidragons set that came with a small "oven" and bright colored plastic gook to make the little dragon parts out of. Anyone remember those? There was also an edible bug "kit".
And the Smothers Brothers! I loved them even as a child, although many of the political references must have been a bit over my head. Amazingly, even my politically conservative father loved watching them. Mom still owns a couple of Smothers Bros. albums.
Of course, the nicest 60s memory of all was the birth of my baby brother in 1968. I still have a photo of him as a tiny tot with a Snoopy for President t-shirt! I'm happy to say, all grown up, we've become the best of friends.
Oh, I could go on and on!