Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Jillian Hess's avatar

Re: including what was served at an event. I LOVE this! I've been reading about Mark Twain (in preparation for a post in "Noted" 2weeks from now.) I've seen a few menus from his birthday parties -- and they are wild. For his 70th, guests enjoyed "Green Turtle," "Fried Hominy and Current Jelly," and "Fancy Ice Creams" among other things. Maybe one day "hamburger with all the fixings" will sound equally strange.

Expand full comment
Matthew Murray's avatar

I admit at first I thought you were going to say Rebecca called you. Then I saw what had happened. I was going to comment on the USPS (is there anyone who hasn't had a problem) but I see it was operator error. ;) I can't remember when it was but I have received packages in the past with old newspapers. One time, they were old from 20 to 30 years ago. I don't know why someone held onto them that long but it was interesting reading back what happened on such and such day.

The Woodville seems to be getting a jump on the news. The first year posted is 2202.

Expand full comment
21 more comments...

No posts