Monthly Archives: January 2009

Predicting the Future

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Roger Walck

Several years ago, someone who knows my tastes well gave me a paperback book, “A History of Knowledge,” for Christmas.  There, the author describes the various stages of European knowledge and adds many interesting insights.  Altogether, an excellent book by … Continue reading →

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The Gladstone Manor Playground

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Roger Walck

Gladstone Manor has no playground.  Even the yards are generally too small for most games, but there was a grassy area beside the train station where we played pickup football games on winter afternoons.  As a bonus, the lights of … Continue reading →

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Justice In Gladstone Manor

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Roger Walck

Judge Judy glared at the 15-year-old boy in silence for a few seconds.  “You cudda killed somebody!” she suddenly shouted.  You could see him flinch.  His father standing beside him looked sheepish, unable to protect his son from her wrath.  … Continue reading →

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Children at Play

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Roger Walck

Here is an current street sign that is so common no one notices the anachronism.  The running boy is clearly of our generation’s childhood with a pompadour and knickers.  It could even depict my father’s generation.  But what would we … Continue reading →

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Trivia

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Roger Walck

Speaking of Norm Rowley, you probably remember he lived in Gladstone Manor.   Who told us the old Indian name for that development was "Happy Rock Wigwam?"  I suspect the joke was even older than the teller. The winner receives the … Continue reading →

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