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1. over 2 years ago on The Argyle Sweater

   Saw something on the news that the ZuZu actress is still alive and just organized a big “Wonderful Life” event. The name ZuZu came from a brand of biscuits sold in the 40s.

2. over 2 years ago on The Barn

   When I was 5, (1966) at a family BBQ I begged to be allowed to throw a lawn dart. I threw it up in the air and it punctured my Uncle’s new Ford’s hood. The other uncles and my dad had to hold him back from killing me. Good times…

3. over 2 years ago on Home and Away

   Drank Jolt cola in law school. Wasn’t bad tasting. Tasted Red Bull once. Yuck…

4. almost 3 years ago on Calvin and Hobbes

   Although I was only moderately athletic, I still (50 years later) remember “highlights” of my physical education. In elementary school climbing the rope and touching the gym ceiling though I was desperately afraid of hights. Being in a mano a mano dodgeball showdown with the hardest throwing kid in fifth grade and getting him out on a catch that left welts. Doing 60 sit ups in a minute and running a “good enough” timed mile (after throwing up the day before in practice) to get the presidential fitness certificate. Shredding my 6th grade braced mouth on the trampoline doing a face down “lay out” (okay that’s not the fondest of memories). Having all the other kids wait for me on the pool ledge while I finally figured out the side stroke. (Kinda embarassing, but I learned it) Playing gym floor hockey and banging into the other guys. Being told by the cool gym teacher/track coach that instead of running events, I should concentrate on “javelin catching”. Phys Ed, among many other sometimes hard and difficult child experiences (including group showering in 5th grade) truly did “build character”. Kids need challenges. They need to realize that their reach should exceed their grasp. To realize that life isn’t fair and that other kids have different abilities. End of sermon. Have a great day!

5. almost 3 years ago on Red and Rover

   Looks like Red is riding a Schwinn “Apple Krate” 5-speed. They were made in 1968-1973. I had a “Cotton Picker” until it was stolen by a neighborhood thug. These “Krate” bikes have a very interesting history. Some original ones with all the options are worth thousands of dollars to collectors.

6. almost 3 years ago on Free Range

   As a former (terrible) 8th grade pole vaulter, I can tell you that the “pit”(?) you slide the pole in is slanted toward the landing pad. Would be really tough to balance the pole to climb it…

7. about 3 years ago on Speed Bump

   My guess is that the cartoonist was going for “crazy as a bedbug”?

8. about 3 years ago on Cul de Sac

   I believe it’s: “R A M B L I N…APOSTROPHEEEE…”

9. over 3 years ago on Real Life Adventures

   When I golfed this week, I found a perfectly good 3 hybrid in the woods.

10. over 3 years ago on F Minus

    “I soiled my armor…”