At least today’s had a reason for all the panels, to build up a bit of suspense. (Most of the Sunday strips insist on having wasted panels, which we all seem to agree about!) The long-distance shot in the second panel makes him look truly lost.
St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow! Here in Kansas City we like to say that we have the nation’s 4th largest parade, after New York, Boston, and Chicago. (Whether that’s true or not is a different matter entirely……) It is a very big deal in these parts, however. So the question is: why can’t I ever remember anything about it the next day?
Sunday Sunday Sunday…Be There!!…that was the commercial for our local sports track…still hear it in my head, along with the roar from the motors of the likes of Big Daddy Don Garlits (sp?)…good times…
now off to lunch with my son and d-i-l and my two girl friends from MN that are here to take care of me, and after we eat, we are getting the poker chips out…
By the way, Browne’s Irish Marketplace here in Kansas City claims (I say, I say, it CLAIMS! channeling my inner Foghorn Leghorn) to be the oldest continually operated Irish business in North America. I quote from its website:
OUR HISTORYVIEW THE GALLERY
It was the dusty days of Kansas City in 1887. Men clad in white cotton shirts tied their horses to the posts and women carrying baskets of eggs for trade entered the store. The aroma of freshly baked soda bread contributed to the familiarity of the neighborhood market. Inside, proprietors Ed and Mary Flavin, both immigrants from County Kerry, Ireland, conversed with locals and traded pennies for cured hams and embroidered pieces of lace. Flavin’s Market, at 27th and Jefferson in the front of the family home, was a place for neighbors to meet. It was Ed and Mary’s aim to provide quality food, wares and Irish hospitality to their many customers and friends. Accommodating their growing needs, in 1901 the Flavins built a new store on the outskirts of town—the corner of 33rd and Pennsylvania.
Their daughter Margaret and her husband James R. (Jim) Browne, also from Country Kerry, continued the family business after their marriage in 1915, keeping the same friendly atmosphere. From the brick bulding the Browne family watched the area struggle through the stock market crash, ration stamps during the war years and the coming of the technological age. Margaret, a fine businesswoman ahead of her time, raised their 11 children and worked daily behind the counter. Jim a hail-fellow well met ran for city Alderman and was one of the seven founding members of ASsociate Grocers (now AWG). The Browne’s kept the neighborhood alive during the depression, letting people pay what they could.
Browne’s eldest son James R., Jr. (Bob) and his wife Marjorie began a new era in 1955. With their three daughters, Margo, Deb and Kerry, they saw the surrounding neighborhood transform from turn of the century to contemporary businesses. Neighborhood kids got their right of passage and a lesson in arithmetic from Bob who played dad as well as employer to many of the group.
Customers were like family at the bustling market. The warm feeling prevailed through good and bad times and in 1981 their daughter, Kerry, and her business-partner and husband John McClain, continued the tradition at Brownes. In 1987 they celebrated what a handful of other businesses will enjoy—their 100th anniversary.
Brownes greeted the 21st Century, just as it was there to welcome the last. Now, the fifth generation can be seen bringing Irish smiles to customers and carrying on the tradition at the store as they learn the history and tricks of trade from the current generation.
In Summer 2008, the Browne’s expanded back to its original layout with an addition of 6 rooms of Irish and Celtic gifts.
Browne’s has become a staple in Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day celebrations every March 17th for it’s infamous Irish Breakfasts and a gathering place for friends and families before and after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Templo S.U.D. about 10 years ago
Thank goodness it’s not Guitar Bob.
Chris Sherlock about 10 years ago
After Marvo gets a few pints of Guiness in him, his memory will be even worse.
Godfreydaniel about 10 years ago
At least today’s had a reason for all the panels, to build up a bit of suspense. (Most of the Sunday strips insist on having wasted panels, which we all seem to agree about!) The long-distance shot in the second panel makes him look truly lost.
Godfreydaniel about 10 years ago
St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow! Here in Kansas City we like to say that we have the nation’s 4th largest parade, after New York, Boston, and Chicago. (Whether that’s true or not is a different matter entirely……) It is a very big deal in these parts, however. So the question is: why can’t I ever remember anything about it the next day?
Linda Solomon about 10 years ago
Sunday Sunday Sunday…Be There!!…that was the commercial for our local sports track…still hear it in my head, along with the roar from the motors of the likes of Big Daddy Don Garlits (sp?)…good times…
Linda Solomon about 10 years ago
now off to lunch with my son and d-i-l and my two girl friends from MN that are here to take care of me, and after we eat, we are getting the poker chips out…
Linda Solomon about 10 years ago
Linda Solomon about 10 years ago
Godfreydaniel about 10 years ago
By the way, Browne’s Irish Marketplace here in Kansas City claims (I say, I say, it CLAIMS! channeling my inner Foghorn Leghorn) to be the oldest continually operated Irish business in North America. I quote from its website:
OUR HISTORYVIEW THE GALLERY
It was the dusty days of Kansas City in 1887. Men clad in white cotton shirts tied their horses to the posts and women carrying baskets of eggs for trade entered the store. The aroma of freshly baked soda bread contributed to the familiarity of the neighborhood market. Inside, proprietors Ed and Mary Flavin, both immigrants from County Kerry, Ireland, conversed with locals and traded pennies for cured hams and embroidered pieces of lace. Flavin’s Market, at 27th and Jefferson in the front of the family home, was a place for neighbors to meet. It was Ed and Mary’s aim to provide quality food, wares and Irish hospitality to their many customers and friends. Accommodating their growing needs, in 1901 the Flavins built a new store on the outskirts of town—the corner of 33rd and Pennsylvania.
Their daughter Margaret and her husband James R. (Jim) Browne, also from Country Kerry, continued the family business after their marriage in 1915, keeping the same friendly atmosphere. From the brick bulding the Browne family watched the area struggle through the stock market crash, ration stamps during the war years and the coming of the technological age. Margaret, a fine businesswoman ahead of her time, raised their 11 children and worked daily behind the counter. Jim a hail-fellow well met ran for city Alderman and was one of the seven founding members of ASsociate Grocers (now AWG). The Browne’s kept the neighborhood alive during the depression, letting people pay what they could.
Browne’s eldest son James R., Jr. (Bob) and his wife Marjorie began a new era in 1955. With their three daughters, Margo, Deb and Kerry, they saw the surrounding neighborhood transform from turn of the century to contemporary businesses. Neighborhood kids got their right of passage and a lesson in arithmetic from Bob who played dad as well as employer to many of the group.
Customers were like family at the bustling market. The warm feeling prevailed through good and bad times and in 1981 their daughter, Kerry, and her business-partner and husband John McClain, continued the tradition at Brownes. In 1987 they celebrated what a handful of other businesses will enjoy—their 100th anniversary.
Brownes greeted the 21st Century, just as it was there to welcome the last. Now, the fifth generation can be seen bringing Irish smiles to customers and carrying on the tradition at the store as they learn the history and tricks of trade from the current generation.
In Summer 2008, the Browne’s expanded back to its original layout with an addition of 6 rooms of Irish and Celtic gifts.
Browne’s has become a staple in Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day celebrations every March 17th for it’s infamous Irish Breakfasts and a gathering place for friends and families before and after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.