Monthly Archives: June 2018

Strange days awesome beauty and nostalgia to cry for

Posted on June 23, 2018 by rodger

I frequently walked a field road on the northern border of a Southern Illinois farm. Various common hardwood trees created a dense canopy of fall season colors. Strange weather patterns caused an early fall season biological phenomenon. We called the … Continue reading →

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Radio afternoons with box tops and action heroes in 1950

Posted on June 23, 2018 by rodger

Before TV, children’s fantasies played out on 50s radio afternoon programs. The themes mirrored the wild west films of the 30s and 40s. Advertising jingles promoted breakfast cereals via proof of purchase to order toys such as glow in the … Continue reading →

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Compulsive swimming behavior is part of the culture part 1

Posted on June 21, 2018 by rodger

Swimming was a recreational activity but was also an escape from the heat. We swam in almost every mud puddle that was at least 6 feet deep. People engaged in compulsive swimming as a common adaptation. The culture for the … Continue reading →

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