Author: Bulletin Board

He was 16 years old, passing over Lexington Avenue on Highway 36, when the moment arrived for “the first line of my own story.”

Then & Now
Or: Mundane to Profound

The Linguidiot writes: “Subject: Tales of a youngest child.

“Been a long time since I’ve written, but reading others’ offerings lets me know that many BB’ers of a certain age fill some of the quiet time reflecting on the mile-markers of our long and — for me, anyway — fascinating journeys. As BB assures me, I’m never the only one, and I find it infinitely entertaining to assay what part these remembrances of mine played in getting me to where I am.

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Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Find a box of “original” Triscuits!

Our times

Elvis writes: “Elvis tends to have simple tastes, and he likes Triscuit crackers.

“Today Elvis went to the grocery store, looking for what is now marketed as ‘original’ Triscuits.

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Does this remind you of your family vacations? “Get out of the way! I’m taking a picture!”

Then & Now
Photography Division

Papageno writes: “Much has been said about our selfie-obsessed culture, but I thought I’d add some perspective.

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Who is that out there in the Minnesota cold, “snow swirling and blowing”? Voyageur sans canoe?

The (self-) vision thing

Eos writes: “Subject: The Voyageur.

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For Bill Shakespeare, “To pass or not to pass, that was the question . . .”

Fun Facts to Know and Tell
Including: What’s in a name (x2)?

Zoo Lou of St. Paul writes: “Subject: William Shakespeare and the ‘Game of the Century.’

“While scouring through the dusty, cobweb-covered nether regions of an old bookshelf, I came across an unexpected gem: ‘1936 Supplement to Intercollegiate Football, 1869-1935.’ This thin tome is a true treasure-trove of statistics and highlights of the 1935 season. I especially liked the classic pictures of the nation’s top players in dramatic poses with looks of grit and determination.

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