Devil’s Hill: “It was awe-inspiring! It was gigantic!” It was perfect for a Flexible Flyer . . .

Eos: “My sled was a long, sleek Flexible Flyer, the wood well worn by years of use. It was a beauty. That thing was so easy to control, and could turn on a dime! Continue reading “Devil’s Hill: “It was awe-inspiring! It was gigantic!” It was perfect for a Flexible Flyer . . .”

A $20,000-a-year pension — in 1929? He was rolling in the dough!

Then & Later & Now

Kathy S. of St. Paul: “Subject: How ‘rich’ has changed.

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The Valentine’s watch wasn’t waterproof, so her husband took it back. Did she want one that cost 100 times as much?

Now & Then
Or: Till death us do part

Peg of the North writes: “My husband and I had a good laugh this morning, reminiscing about a Valentine’s Day more than 25 years ago.

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