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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

FRIENDLY ADVICE – 1953

Sometimes people will give you advice about your life whether you ask for it or not. Family might try to lay down the law and butt right into your personal life. Their advice, neither asked-for nor wanted, may be helpful, but it’s more likely to just tick you off. Sometimes the response to such... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 17, 2022

THE BLUFF CITY PROFILES: ALTON, ILLINOIS 1837-1987

In 1987 the city of Alton, Illinois was 175 years old - it was founded in 1837. At that time the administrators at SIUE arranged with the members of its committee to create a sesquicentennial commemorative book. I was asked to help recruit high school and college students, historians and even our... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 16, 2022

BEFORE COVID AT THE SENIOR CENTER

There was a story, supposedly from the deep south, that folks slept with a hunting dog alongside them on chilly nights. If they got cold during the night, or so the story goes, they’d pull up another hound. On really cold winter nights they might have to add another: thus the term, “three dog... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, October 15, 2022

ABOUT BULLIES

I know what it is to be an outsider, to be treated with suspicion for no apparent reason. I know what it is to be chased home from the school bus by a bully and his cohorts, to fear for my safety any time I set foot outside my own yard. I know what it is to finally turn, face the threat and knock... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 14, 2022

DAYS OF OUR BACKYARD SQUIRRELS

The troop has pretty much disbanded at this stage of the game. They're too busy with the fall rush, finding and storing acorns, walnuts and other seeds. And during the lulls in their busy days, they're either eating or napping. It may be romance season for their friends the deer, but White Ears,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 13, 2022

REHAB, HGTV, MAGN & ETC...

I've been a fan of those home remodeling shows long before NBC decided to take my favorite soap opera off the network and float it on their Peacock streaming service. Nevermind the injustice of it all - the fact that the network included 60 commercials in every hour of that programming, the fact... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

SUMMER IN SALKUM, CIRCA 1950

Summers were long when I was a schoolkid. In that tiny village there was no library, no organized summer camp or recreation program. What there was, was an open field next to the town’s water tower (about midway between our house and the Post Office/General Store). At some point someone had marked... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, October 10, 2022

CHUMLY AND BEAN

Chumly the teddy bear is light brown and about the size of the average house cat. Ordinarily he is costumed in a pair of denim coveralls with polished brass buttons. Mr. Bean is a pillow shaped like a giant coffee bean. He has shoe-button eyes and a bright yellow embroidered smile. For the most part... Sign in to see full entry.

HIGH SCHOOL BEST FRIEND

My BFF in high school was Patsy Workman. She and I were in most of our classes together – and had been since eighth grade. Each of us had been given the name “Patricia” at birth because it was uncommon. Our mothers apparently didn’t want us to be just another Mary Jane on school rosters. Patsy had... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

CODES VS REQUIREMENTS

When Missy got to the community center for her volunteer shift that morning, she was pleased to see that the renovation of the gents' and ladies' restrooms had been completed and the construction team had packed up their gear and departed. She headed for the ladies' to check it out. The counter top... Sign in to see full entry.

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