Category Archives: History

When I began investing many years ago, I listened to Bernard Meltzer on WCAU radio. He was a soft-spoken, Jewish father figure who gave advice on any question that came his way, be it on investing, someone’s love life, or … Continue reading →

Many of us are not familiar with the name of this song, but almost all of us are familiar with the opening lines: Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah. Here I am at Camp Granada, Camp is very entertaining, And they say … Continue reading →

At Penn State, I once had a class with Lenny Moore. You probably don’t remember the halfback Lenny Moore (b. 1933 in Reading) because he was before your time, but he played football for Penn State, then went on to … Continue reading →

Thanks to Brother Dave for reminding me of this classic song that arguably started the R&B revolution. How could I forget? You never heard of “Work With Me, Annie?” I’m not surprised. It was considered too risqué at the time … Continue reading →

This is not a test; it is a real question brought on by my failing memory. Who used the catch-phrase, “Good-Googa-Mama? (emphasis on “Good,” followed by a slight pause)” I’m thinking it was one of the black disk jockeys, broadcasting … Continue reading →

My wife has become a big fan of Jeopardy! and watches it whenever she can. My father also became a big fan as he aged. In his retirement home, everyone disappeared into their apartments when Jeopardy! came on. Here at … Continue reading →