Category: Back in My Day
Why hoodies were invented
One warm summer night, a few years ago, I was leaving work- about 4 am, I worked nights. I stopped to chat with one of…
What happened to kites?
When I was a kid, about this time of year the stores would all have inexpensive kites available. Kids would be out flying them if…
The Good and Plenty incident
Many years ago, I had something happen that would henceforth be referred to as “The G&P Incident”.A good friend at work had overcome years of…
Marty, it’s about your kids…
Not sure what to do with this. I got this email almost 20 years ago, but does that really matter?
DO YOUR BEST or I will do my worst
I was in the Cub Scouts a million years ago. Still smarting from my parents selling my train set to pay for the uniform which…
We didn’t start the fire
Teresa gets a bit carried away with the “Arts and Crafts” sometimes. My son is appalled, this used to be his favorite toy fire truck….
It pleases Harriet
Ever notice how a model railroad always brings a smile? I’m not sure why the hobby shop owner didn’t notice the transformer was missing on…
Typical day on the subway
I know the cover of this old movie on DVD looks like a MAD magazine back cover fold in, but I am looking forward to…
Sad Sack is getting his butt kicked again.
I wonder if Sad Sack comics made kids not want to join the military. It wasn’t like that for me, our leadership was more of…
Step up your game, Harvey.
When I was a kid, I thought Harvey comics were the worst (Except Sad Sack). Dottie Dot? Richie Rich? Little Lotta… Her thing was she…
