Monthly Archives: March 2020

Magazine Madness and/or Mania: Ideas For Hideous Entertaining from Seventeen, May 1978

Posted on March 30, 2020 by mondomolly

Ah, the late 1970s. So many Earth Tones, so many ads for tanning oil. What did it mean to be a teenager 42 years ago? Well, I am actually rather unclear, because a lot of the content in this issue … Continue reading →

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Sal Fisher At Girl Scout Camp By Lillian S. Gardner

Posted on March 19, 2020 by mondomolly

Fun – problems – surprises. Sharing them with Sal Fisher is like spending a thrilling summer at camp yourself! “Thrilling”? Well, the thrills are of only the most gentle and reassuring kind, which was not my intention when the week … Continue reading →

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Dear Mom, You’re Ruining My Life By Jean Van Leeuwen

Posted on March 5, 2020 by mondomolly

You always say parents and children should trust each other. Well, I trusted you. This is the most mysterious book I have picked up for this project. While there are certain titles that the back-cover copy gives the potential reader … Continue reading →

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