The Great Kirschner’s Hill Apple Raid
What could possibly go wrong?
June 19, 2023 What Makes Great Writing?
Portland author and educator Don James once said, “I can teach you the craft of writing, but I can’t make you Hemmingway.”
If you’re younger
than 50, you missed it, and more’s the pity. In the spirit of self-help,
read on and enjoy a world that’s gone forever.
stories of THE EARLY DAYS: 1948-58
The Rialto, The Nu-Way, and TV Knob
At the movies, the audience was the show.
The East End Eagles
Sportsmanship and playing by the rules are hard lessons when you're in fifth grade.
Talking with Santa Claus on WKOK AM Radio
I use shortwave radio to take my Christmas list to the top.
stories of Growing up: 1959-64
Stacy Brager and The Bon Ton
Haute couture hits a size too large.
Splash Hop
With the friends I had, who needed enemies?
Cruising Market Street 1963-64
Making do with a ’53 Ambassador Airflyte Six.
School Star
The co-editors almost blow their premier issue.
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