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Why Mr Green Jeans?

Back in the 1950s there was a popular kid’s TV show called, Captain Kangaroo. I have no idea why that man was called Kangaroo – he was a fat old guy with grey hair and a bushy grey moustache and he didn’t hop around or have an Australian accent. Where did kangaroo come from? One [...]

Backstage Passes

Have you ever gotten a backstage pass for a concert or show? I think that would be a really great privilege, to hang out backstage and see what the performers are going through to get dressed, make up and hair done for the show. Or are you allowed to see that? I wonder if you [...]

Where Did My Hairdresser Go?

For years I have been going to Great Clips in Hermitage to get my hair cut once a month. So now that I think about it, that’s a lot of money over the years. I always go to Crystal, as she does a good job with my hair – just like I want it. And [...]

Men in Skirts

Did you know that in the colonial days of America, little boys wore dresses and skirts while young? They did not get to wear short pants until they were school age. I wonder when America decided that boys should wear pants instead? And when did mean decided to stop wearing kilts? I don’t remember any [...]

Greensleeves

One of the classic songs that everyone has heard at least a few times by the time they turn 20 years old is Greensleeves. I have always thought it was a pretty song, a little sad, and for some reason turns up on a lot of Christmas music albums. To be honest, I never really [...]

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