Common Expressions of the 1960's, 70's, & 80's Volume 2: Written by a Boomer Paperback – March 10, 2026

Volume I proved quite popular, especially among Baby Boomers. As fate would have it, after its publication, my siblings and I continued reminiscing and uncovered another three hundred colorful phrases from the past that deserved to be remembered.This book is Volume II of Momisms and Dadisms, an expansion of an additional 315 new entries to the 212 gathered in the first edition. Collectively, they capture the humor, wisdom, and everyday truths of an entire generation, one phrase at a time. I believe every Boomer will treasure these expressions, handed down to us during our formative years by our parents and others from that remarkable era. Language has always been more than the literal arrangement of words. It is an art form, a vessel of meaning that can comfort, provoke, disguise, or inspire. Among the countless ways expressions work, three forms—aphorism, euphemism, and idiom—stand out because of their persistence across cultures and generations. My parents, like many others, used all three in their everyday speech. Each serves a distinct purpose, but together they reveal how creative expression shapes human conversation. Read more