BACK IN THE SADDLE
Whing-Ding was corny but still fun
“Ever heard of the Whing-Ding?” I asked in the newsroom last week.
Volunteering taught great lessons
It was Christmas vacation, and I was looking forward to a break from college. It would be good to get home and hang out with friends and just goof off.
Time as a guide built confidence
It was a simple question, but answering it uncorked a flood of memories.
Red-eye travel lived up to its name
Most of the week was heavenly, but coming home was another story entirely.
Will computers inspire nostalgia?
Is it possible to be nostalgic about a computer?
(O)possum’s purpose is ponderous
Is there a possum in our garage?
Posters bring back new life each month
The calendar seems to change more quickly these days.
Nostalgia tends to get paved over
One of the indicators of growing older — aside from those joints that complain in the morning when you climb down the stairs — is losing your frame of reference.
Pledge took on special meaning
Just before 10 a.m., the bailiff steps forward to explain a few things. He looks a lot like the late George Carlin: Hair balding on top, a gray-haired ponytail and a billy-goat beard.
Ceremony shows broad tapestry
The line is longer than expected.
Wild pigs made for amusing lunch
The return address on the envelope was baffling.
Despite faults, citizenship is an honor
Dear Students, I understand from my good friend Andy Lippman in South Pasadena, California, that you are studying to become U.S. citizens.
Krimsky was well worth following
The email came in November.
Rent's smile made an impression
The first time I saw Al Rent was probably on our television set.
First Day hike offers a clean start
Nearly three weeks later, the hike still resonates.
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