Category Archives: nostalgia
Before Jurassic Park came Farwells
I first visited Farwells Dinosaur Park in 1970, when I was four years old. For almost 40 years, it was one of the more bizarre tourist attractions near Eureka Springs, Arkansas. My parents had bought a tiny one-bedroom cabin on … Continue reading
Sounds of Yesteryear
Social media is a mixed bag, but it can revive some decades-old memories. Today I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when this image arrested my attention, bringing back to me the sound of a fog horn, bowling balls, a … Continue reading
It Took Me 50 Years to Finish Pinocchio
It took me 50 years to finish reading Pinocchio. For decades, I blamed Walt Disney and Charles Folkard for that tardiness: Disney for the false impression his 1940 film gave of the book it animated, and Folkard for a book … Continue reading
Magazine Memories
January 2024 Magazines date back to the 1600s, with the use of the term itself being expanded to include printed periodicals in 1731 by Gentleman’s Magazine. That title reflected the earlier use of “magazine” for military stores and information…the publication … Continue reading
Parental Guidance Suggested
January 2024 Libraries have been at the forefront of recent culture wars. Much of the political posturing and consequent legislation appear to be performative, since many titles are readily available online through Books Unbanned and other initiatives. Personally, I’m all … Continue reading
Meador Manor 