Open Thread: It’s My Birthday! 2025

This T-shirt, though, is from a comic book convention.

Open Thread: It’s My Birthday! 2025 Yes, that time of year has circled back once again. Had my birthday party this last weekend, with as many of the family as could come. Got a Tobie’s Restaurant cinnamon rolls t-shirt. This may be the last party at the old homestead as Mom’s thinking of moving into… Continue reading Open Thread: It’s My Birthday! 2025

Book Review: Great Stories from the Saturday Evening Post

This cover is by Stevan Dohanos, who often did covers for the Post, and illustrates a conversation he had with a mailman. Note the two red stars on the sleeve for twenty years' service.

Book Review: Great Stories from the Saturday Evening Post edited by Ben Hibbs For many years, the Saturday Evening Post was one of America’s most popular magazines. Every week, it would show fascinating photographs, interesting non-fiction articles and a selection of short stories and serialized fiction. With more than 200 short stories being printed in… Continue reading Book Review: Great Stories from the Saturday Evening Post