Good Old Days

Stories & photos contributed by readers. Launched in 1964, Good Old Days is the original nostalgia magazine, featuring reader-provided stories and recollections from days gone by. It continues to enjoy a wide audience. Good Old Days is an Annie's publication. Annie's products -- including magazines, books, kits and supplies, online classes and TV programming -- are targeted to home and family interests, including crafts, nostalgia and home décor. It is part of the third-generation Muselman family business based in Berne, Ind., near Fort Wayne. The business began in 1925 with the founding of Economy Printing Concern. EP Graphics, as it is known today, is still owned by the Muselman family.

Sun-Kissed Summer Days

Good Old Days

FROM the MAILBOX

Summer Days at the Pool • Their summers were a world of suits, slides and swim caps.

A Tale of Two Little Girls and Furry Kittens • They anxiously waited for the soft, velvety puffs of gray to turn into kittens.

It's Mine! • Home ownership was a dream for her Scottish grandmother.

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Celebrating the Bicentennial at Valley Forge • What could have been a camping disaster turned into the best Fourth of July trip of her life.

Best Friends Forever • As couples, they enjoyed endless fun, laughs and adventures.

The Russians Are Coming! • Bomb drills and staring at the night sky were everyday occurrences.

How We Heard the News • In our continuing series, we look at how, for 250 years, Americans have stayed connected on events of the day, from inky fingers to breaking news alerts.

Media Moments: How Many Do You Know?

The All-Purpose Swimming Hole • Ice Lake was the best place to be in the summer.

Fireworks! • Come July Fourth, the best way to spend hard-earned money as a kid was at the fireworks tent.

What America Means to Me • Through hard work and perseverance, her recently widowed mom and siblings created full lives.

A “Sear”-iously Fun Gathering by the Creek • A party of friends and neighbors generated lots of laughter and delicious dishes.

Our Green Bean Trip Around the World • A multifamily camping trip became a fond memory for many reasons—including green beans.

A Patriotic School Play Debacle • Their stage debut as a great steed was anything but.

BITS & PIECES

Learning to Drive • Mastering gear shifting required a few bumps and lots of patience.

Cocoa Beach Sparked Her Excitement • A bus trip to Florida at age 17 cemented her love of the new space industry.

My Friend Patty • The pair went on adventures, took each other to parties, enjoyed holidays together, and built a forever friendship.

An Old Friend

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High School Camping Memories • A senior-girls trip brought days of swimming, sunshine, dancing and a little romance.

The Night I Looked for Sputnik • Peering out an attic window, he searched in vain, trying to spot the wonderous object.

When Dean and Jerry Made Summer Radio Shine • Filling in for Bob Hope was no small task, but their zany humor made Martin and Lewis America's newest comedy sweethearts.

Classic Toys and Their Makers • Can you match these beloved playthings with their original manufacturers/distributors? This one might be tricky!

Bees and Me • Her first job out of high school involved typing and dictation but also working with bees.

The Unexpected Rainstorm • A sudden deluge broke the heat wave and provided some wet fun in the street.

In This Issue

My Older Sisters Were My Best Friends • They taught her dance moves and makeup tips, and kept her safe and warm walking to...