Grandpa and the Sunday Paper
Remember the Sunday paper when it was huge?26 total reviews
Comment from Father Flaps
Hi Rod,
I wish I had a sixer left. Terrific poem! I enjoyed it. And it's easy to tell you enjoyed your grandfather.
I especially liked these lines,
"Though old and lame he did not whine,
but grasped each day with eagerness."
That's me! I still walk the trail in Grand Bay, closing in on 160 miles at the moment. But I can feel the years are catching up to me, even at 72. I have my "dizzy moments".
He liked watching baseball games. I can't get into regular season games. But I'll tell you, I enjoyed the playoffs this fall and the World Series between the Astros and the Phillies. I was hoping for the Phillies, but my favored team rarely wins. Twenty-six year old Alec Bohm really impressed me. But Houston won. The game revolves around the pitching.
My favorite verse,
"Ya gotta start the day off right,
especially when you're my age, Pete.
So I avoid what's on Page One
and give myself a little treat."
Congratulations on winning the "Good Old Days" contest!
Nicely penned! Warm and sincere.
Cheers,
Kimbob
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Hi Rod,
I wish I had a sixer left. Terrific poem! I enjoyed it. And it's easy to tell you enjoyed your grandfather.
I especially liked these lines,
"Though old and lame he did not whine,
but grasped each day with eagerness."
That's me! I still walk the trail in Grand Bay, closing in on 160 miles at the moment. But I can feel the years are catching up to me, even at 72. I have my "dizzy moments".
He liked watching baseball games. I can't get into regular season games. But I'll tell you, I enjoyed the playoffs this fall and the World Series between the Astros and the Phillies. I was hoping for the Phillies, but my favored team rarely wins. Twenty-six year old Alec Bohm really impressed me. But Houston won. The game revolves around the pitching.
My favorite verse,
"Ya gotta start the day off right,
especially when you're my age, Pete.
So I avoid what's on Page One
and give myself a little treat."
Congratulations on winning the "Good Old Days" contest!
Nicely penned! Warm and sincere.
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment Written 12-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2022
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Hi, Kimbob. Many thanks for sharing my poem and expressing your thoughts about it, getting old, and the World Series. I envy your ability to still hike trails. I manage to walk a mile or two on an indoor track daily, and pat myself on the back. Rod
Comment from lyenochka
This certainly deserved to win, Rod! I dreaded the title of the contest so I didn't even peek at the entries lest it be of some political rant or another. But you kept it personal, relatable, and endearing. Congratulations!!
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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This certainly deserved to win, Rod! I dreaded the title of the contest so I didn't even peek at the entries lest it be of some political rant or another. But you kept it personal, relatable, and endearing. Congratulations!!
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thank you, lyenochka, for the lovely praise of my poem and the fancy congrats. Rod
Comment from Mark D. R.
Rod,
Nice win! I recall a similar scene with my Dad. On Sundays, we bought the Daily News, New York Daily Mirror, and Herald Tribune. My memory is fuzzy, but I think one of them cost only a dime in the mid-50s. Cartoons, sports pages, and Parade magazine were my favorites. Thanks for those memories.
Mark
P.S. Later in HS, through a civics class subscription, I got the NY Times for a nickel!
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Rod,
Nice win! I recall a similar scene with my Dad. On Sundays, we bought the Daily News, New York Daily Mirror, and Herald Tribune. My memory is fuzzy, but I think one of them cost only a dime in the mid-50s. Cartoons, sports pages, and Parade magazine were my favorites. Thanks for those memories.
Mark
P.S. Later in HS, through a civics class subscription, I got the NY Times for a nickel!
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Mark, for sharing my poem and the congrats. My father always bought the San Francisco papers and the local Reno papers. Rod
Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick
This is a beautifully written poem. It has a great flow and rhyme. Very Beautiful photo to compliment your words as well. Congrats on winning contest.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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This is a beautifully written poem. It has a great flow and rhyme. Very Beautiful photo to compliment your words as well. Congrats on winning contest.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Joanne, for your wonderful praise of my poem and all those bright stars. Rod
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Your welcome
Comment from amahra
First, congratulations on the win. I loved the poem and especially the artwork which reminded me of my own grandfather setting in his chair. In fact, I wrote a poem about him setting in his chair, but he was watching TV.
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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First, congratulations on the win. I loved the poem and especially the artwork which reminded me of my own grandfather setting in his chair. In fact, I wrote a poem about him setting in his chair, but he was watching TV.
Comment Written 25-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2022
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Thank you, amahra, for responding to my poem and your congrats.
Comment from June Sargent
Yes, I do remember when the Sunday paper was almost two heavy for me and my little brother to carry! My dad loved to read the paper as my brother and I fought over the comics. Those were the good old pre-digital days. I enjoyed this bit of nostalgia...
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Yes, I do remember when the Sunday paper was almost two heavy for me and my little brother to carry! My dad loved to read the paper as my brother and I fought over the comics. Those were the good old pre-digital days. I enjoyed this bit of nostalgia...
Comment Written 24-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you, June, for sharing a bit of nostalgia with me.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Like your Sunday newspaper poem. I remember being excited when I would pick up the Sunday paper. So, I know how your grandpa felt. It had lots of advertisements in it, too.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Like your Sunday newspaper poem. I remember being excited when I would pick up the Sunday paper. So, I know how your grandpa felt. It had lots of advertisements in it, too.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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The present generation is missing out on a wonderful Sunday tradition. Many thanks, Rosemary, for sharing my poem.
Comment from Wendy G
Beautiful poem. It came to life as you took us with him and yourself through each section of the Sunday paper. That was sufficient for us to revisit those good old days. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Beautiful poem. It came to life as you took us with him and yourself through each section of the Sunday paper. That was sufficient for us to revisit those good old days. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 24-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you so much, Wendy, for the lovely tribute. I am delighted you enjoyed visiting the good old days with me.
Comment from Thomas Blanks
Remember the Sunday paper when it was paper?
with all the news this side of the equator!
Now most newspapers are offered online,
and they're so bad it makes me want to whine.
The ones that still get delivered to my porch
don't have enough paper to make a torch.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Remember the Sunday paper when it was paper?
with all the news this side of the equator!
Now most newspapers are offered online,
and they're so bad it makes me want to whine.
The ones that still get delivered to my porch
don't have enough paper to make a torch.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Thomas, for your review
and those six lines of verse from you.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
and then one by one local papers were sent to their deaths through a 1/2 dozen conglomerates, having editors appointed only IF they agreed to MAKE the news instead of reporting it. May Walter Cronkite rest in peace.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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and then one by one local papers were sent to their deaths through a 1/2 dozen conglomerates, having editors appointed only IF they agreed to MAKE the news instead of reporting it. May Walter Cronkite rest in peace.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Tom, for your review and commentary.
