Not long ago in this space, we considered postcards suggesting that what the average drinking male wanted from his alcoholic beverage was more. Another load of postcards has come in suggesting there is an aspect of this we did not consider. Anthropologists, as I have mentioned hereintofore, have split the western world intoContinue reading “Say When Again”
Tag Archives: Postcards
No Cowherd Soul Mine
We have dealt, in this space, with certain animals and their roles in postcard cartoons. We have considered dogs and their job chasing suspicious characters, as well as for their enthusiastic urination habits, each heavily covered by our cartoonists. Cats, we have seen, spend a lot of time yowling on back fences. One day,Continue reading “No Cowherd Soul Mine”
All Purpose Vehicles
Mere months ago, we considered the postcard possibilities of canoodling in a Cadillac or fooling around in a Ford. We looked at a number of postcards chuckled at by our ancestors which dealt with the uses of an automobile for a little romance on the road, and the perils associated with it. That heroicContinue reading “All Purpose Vehicles”
Ranunculus To You: A to Allspice
A ABATINA “Fickleness” Despite its appearance in eight of the flower language books consulted, abatina is still a mystery to me. The best io can tell you is that once upon a time, the conifers, or trees with cones, were referred to as “abietinae”. But see the next entry. ABECEDARY “Volubility” AlmostContinue reading “Ranunculus To You: A to Allspice”
Vegetation Vocabulary
Now that we have sent two blogs on the introduction and foreword and such, that flower language can settle into the Monday slot previously occupied by the glories of my Old Joke Quizbook. Those of you who have been yearning for postcard pictures can resume their regularly-scheduled program today, while those waiting for moreContinue reading “Vegetation Vocabulary”
Sun ‘n’ Fun
I am, of course, the first philosopher in the history of mankind to observe this but, man, things used to be easier. In grade school, I was taught every year that autumn began on September 22. This was not especially, um, true, as it depends on certain phases of the moon and other usefulContinue reading “Sun ‘n’ Fun”
Fries With That?
There was a time, avocado sherbet, when people avoided eating “out”. They dined at home or, like my grandmother, packed large lunches when a trip might require being on the road over lunch time. Fast food did not exist, local inspection of dining establishments did not exist, and people tried to avoid any mealContinue reading “Fries With That?”
Drips In Love
Not long ago, we blogged together in this space about the mishaps of lovers who had to operate under the watchful eyes of a parent or two True to the belief that the course of true love runs never smooth, postcard cartoonists were cheerfully willing to admit that those who got out into theContinue reading “Drips In Love”
Parental Guidance
Once upon a time, rutabaga meringue, a young man courting a young lady faced complications far more difficult to confront than they are today. A lot of this had to do with opportunity. Especially in rural areas, people went out in the evening less than they do now. Even in the cities, there wereContinue reading “Parental Guidance”
Pockets To Let
I’m not sure I’ve ever even met anybody who was rich. Oh, I have chatted on a friendly basis with people who might admit they were successful, or well-to-do, or comfortably well-off. But the ones who were willing to discuss the matter with me could always cite someone richer than they were, someone whoseContinue reading “Pockets To Let”
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