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”
Tag Archives: Postcards
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”
Summer Seats
Well, we are well into summer now, so I suppose this would be a good time to discuss hammocks. Hammocks have a role of their own to play in the postcard world. Despite the occasional reference to hammocks used by those who go down to the sea in ships, and the occasional vacationer besetContinue reading “Summer Seats”
More Yocks of Yore
As we near the end of the chapters in my old joke quizbook, the offerings become more miscellaneous, but I can assure you that the quality of the gags themselves will not diminish for being less organized. (I heard that, you in the back. For that, you can stay after class and watch recordingsContinue reading “More Yocks of Yore”
Watch for Those Mosquitoes
Once upon a time, watermelon fondue, it wasn’t as easy to get water-soaked as it is today. Taking a bath involved heating many buckets of water and filling a large waterproof tub in a large warm room (frequently the kitchen, so the tub was near the stove, meaning both the water and the batherContinue reading “Watch for Those Mosquitoes”
By Two and Two
No, thank you for asking, we have not quite covered every aspect of alcohol as examined in the postcards of yesteryear. Our relationship with the juice of the barley is complex. The traditions brought by European immigrants were divided along a north-south boundary between southern cultures from warm climates, who drank to loosenContinue reading “By Two and Two”
You Didn’t Say When
See, this guy walks out of a bar…. The joke must be as old as the tavern: as long as there have been establishments outside the home where alcohol was served, stories have told of the epic journey to return home with diminished skills of judgement and navigation. When we finally decipher theContinue reading “You Didn’t Say When”
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