Monthly Archives: January 2019

Transistor Radio

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Al

In 1956, Frank Robinson first appeared with the Cincinnati Reds, our hometown baseball team. The Reds played in a small bandbox of a stadium, a miniature version of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Ebbet’s Field. It was confined by the irregular streets … Continue reading →

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Biking To School

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Al

“When you go back to school, you’re going to be in the 4th grade.” It was March of1958, and I was home sick for a week from the 3rd grade. This was probably just another symptom of my rapidly worsening … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Like Riding a Bike

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Al

“Just keep pedaling and hold on to the handlebars!” My father was running behind me, hand grasping the seat post of the tiny two-wheeler he’d bought at Sears for my 4th birthday. We were heading downhill, along the sidewalk next … Continue reading →

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Harry’s Christmas

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Al

Harry was an inveterate Do-It-Yourselfer before DIY became a pervasive acronym applied to magazines, TV shows, and entire life-styles. He was constantly improving our house and environment. His Christmas escapades, designed to win the favor of his children’s hearts if … Continue reading →

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