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“The Twilight Zone” was a popular television show when I was growing up. it aired from 1959 to 1964. Other Twilight Zone series appeared throughout the years, but the first series was the best. Of the various episodes episode 86, “Kick the Can” was and still is my favorite. “Kick the Can” aired on February 9, 1962. I was 11 years old, and I still clearly remember the plot.
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This gem of a covered bridge is located in Smithgall Woods. It is a hike to get to but well worth the effort to see and photograph.
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Dora and I participated in a small boat cruise in northern Wisconsin, organized by Stuart and Michelle Weist. Stuart is the Cruising Captain for the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association. This was the second time he and Michelle organized this cruise. It was our first time to participate. The article title is borrowed from the cruise t-shirts, “Adventure is Out There”. This cruise is an adventure.
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The two cameras pictured are both made by Kodak. They are both in nice shape and functional. The camera on the left is a 2A Folding Autographic Camera. The camera on the right is a No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Automatic, Model B. We took this photograph in our dining room with a Nikon Z7 II. Lighting was handled by a small LED flashlight.
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Dora and I didn’t have much opportunity to sail in 2023 and we were really looking forward to a cruise sponsored by Eric and Liz McCafferty. The cruise would originate at the Cooper River Marina in Charleston with McClellanville, SC as the turn around point. It was a small group of sailors that participated in the cruise, consisting of only three Catalina 22s.
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Most people my age would remember carrying a metal lunch box to school every day. Of course, our lunch boxes were rectangular and sported images of our favorite tv and comic book heroes. Inside the lunch box would be a piece of fruit, a sandwich, a treat, and a thermos of milk. School would eventually be finished and we entered the work force.
Read more: Lunch in the Middle of a Hard Work Day, circa 1950-1960s