Monthly Archives: August 2009

Soundies were three-minute music films made in the 1940s and played on coin-operated jukebox-like rear projectors called Panorams.  These were set up in bars, restaurants, and other public places.  Each Panoram was loaded with an eight-video reel that was changed … Continue reading →

A Pew Research Center study found that the happiest men are ages 60 to 69, while the least happy are ages 20 to 29.  According to a newspaper article, researchers at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association suggested … Continue reading →

Nancy sees in the newspaper photo (8/11 blog) Beth Mellott and Robin Atkiss (who I would never have thought of, but she could be right.  He is dancing with her with his back to the camera and his posture is … Continue reading →

In the spring I bought a bench for an area near our front door.  It looks like wrought-iron but is actually rust-free cast aluminum.  It is not just for decoration.  I love it and usually drink my morning coffee and … Continue reading →

After fifty-some years, Jerry Jerome is back on the Internet for rowing on the Schuylkill.  You can see the results of his August 1 race at http://boathouserow.org/rega09/Quaker-City-Masters-Regatta-2009-all-results.html   He is listed in the 10:00 AM race.  Anyone could easily miss his … Continue reading →

The good news: "Never too old to learn."  The bad news: "Much of what I learn is correcting what I have thought  for years." Case in point:  Jerry Jerome is to row in a regatta today on the Schuylkill in … Continue reading →