waterbed 1990s

People share their funny memories of what it was like to have a water bed in the 1970s and 1980s. – Photo credit: Image via Reddit/DonkeyTron42

Culture, Joy, Popular

Boomers and Gen Xers discuss the awesome absurdity of owning waterbeds back in the day

Emily Shiffer

1/12/2026
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026