A bunch of them were living in a classic modern middle class neighborhood. The students had rented a three bedroom house and were sharing as young people often do when they’re trying to get established, go to school, work, and hustle. Someone scored some Peyote and everyone was up for trying it. They prepared the… Continue reading Nice Trip
Category: The Epochs
Hippie Houses
In college towns back in the day big houses were shared by multiple couples or individuals trying to get through school or just eek out a living. These houses dubbed “Hippie Houses” existed all over town. “Room for Rent” was a common hand made poster you’d find on a telephone pole or a bulletin board… Continue reading Hippie Houses
Hippie Kids
The children of the counter-culture breeding became little half nude toddlers who were breast fed, wore real cotton diapers, and tie-dyed baby clothes. They had names like Rainbow, Luna, Bright Skye, and Red Dirt. They gathered together as their moms went about raising them. The kids formed their own unit attending day care, play groups,… Continue reading Hippie Kids
Hippie Mamas
Everyone was enjoying their new found sexual freedom. It was a time of Free Love. It was fun and they were all having a ball! But at a certain point around their mid-twenties, clocks began ticking, and the women wanted children. They didn’t care who the father was. It was just time to reproduce. There… Continue reading Hippie Mamas
Hippie Papas
Hippie Papas were going through the rebellion right alongside their Hippie Mamas. Maybe they hadn’t expected to become fathers, but when it happened some were struck into action like responsible men, and others refused to claim it. It isn’t true that Hippies didn’t work. Although under-employed, many had jobs to pay for food and rent. The… Continue reading Hippie Papas