Ah! Another busy, frolicsome day on tap with a garden hose! No frills required! The water games and pitchers of sugared Kool-Aid were endless. It did not take much to keep a heyday kid busy and happy. Remember your heyday of growing up in your hometown? The 1960s was a time of hamburgers, french fries, Five and Dime stores, the first kiss, record hops, mood rings, lightnin' bugs, wax lips, foot-long Coney Dogs with slaw, John, Paul, George, and Ringo and soda fountains. Life seemed at its best! Whether you refer to the era as "the good old days" or "back in the day," everyone has or will have a heyday! Many of the memories are such a part of us that people still talking about them 50+ years later! The heyday is more about feelings and emotions than an actual place. It was a land where childhood fueled the imagination and blossoming teen years took on a life of its own with unique social behaviors and norms. Grandma may have worn go-go boots, bright blue eye shadow, no bra and a mini-skirt clear up to her…, well, never mind! Or Grandpa could have been a bad boy on a motorcycle! This book can take a young reader to the brink of culture shock! After a cross-country road trip from Seattle, Washington to Muncie, Indiana, what does it feel like to go "home" after decades? Are there ways you can help create a heyday for the children and grandchildren you love, starting today? Wherever your heyday occurred, get ready to laugh, remember the groovy days, and embrace some serious reminiscing. From music to old fashioned Christmas celebrations through child eyes of wonder, to celebrity interviews and some way-back recipes, hang on for the ride! Be prepared for some "I forgot about that" moments! Thank you for your interest in The Heyday of Muncie, Indiana !  From historical info about my hometown to the local celebrities, Muncie education, an extensive list of Muncie places that made the heyday exceptional, pictures and today's Muncie "must-sees," this is a fun book!  For all ages and locales...If you are retro, you will love it!  I am already being asked to write a sequel. If you are considering a journey back to your hometown, just do it! I am often asked how one starts writing a book.  The answer is simple: you just start writing!  Share your story with the world!  I would love to read it. Joy Henley is a former Newspaper Reporter-having interviewed the likes of legendary guitarist, Chet Atkins and the family of Jimi Hendrix- at the time of his death. She has served her community for decades as a Volunteer in many capacities.  She spent 30+ years in the Social Work profession being a Paraprofessional in Special Education, an Educator of, and Advocate for, families experiencing Parental Alienation,Alienation Trauma, and Hostile-Aggressive Parenting issues and she was an Assistant Program Manager in the field of Disabilities. She is originally from Muncie, Indiana, where she enjoyed endlessly listening to records, talking on her pink Princess Phone, ice skating, wearing Mini-Skirts, Go-Go boots, and Slicker. In her teen years, she sang and performed choreographed moves in the musical group, "Up with People." After her sophomore year of high school, she moved to Seattle, Washington. She cherishes time with family, listening to Oldies and keeping current with Oldies Trivia, (people will tell you she has earned the name, "Oldies Queen") reminiscing, traveling the country from the Pacific Northwest to the East Coast, being at the ocean, singing and occasional Voice Over projects, cooking, eating healthy and fitness. In 2009, with her son Justin, she completed a cross-country road trip back to her hometown...returning after decades.  She encourages people who are considering such a journey to just do it!