First I could not stop reading the article. Then I saw the word 'Grit'! And I keep sitting here this afternoon remembering the days when I sold 'Grit' newspapers for a dime per copy. I got to keep 4¢ from each sale. I 'think' it was back in the 5th grade, but I can't remember for sure. The paper was quite useful to the few families on our road; And I rarely made 50¢ from the weekly deliveries. (less if someone 'forgot' to pay.) I can remember some of the features like 'Mandrake The Magician' and 'Ripley's Believe It Or Not'. But I never saw the sunflower ad unless it was from the American Seed Company in Lancaster, PA. That was the company who placed an ad for seed sales for students wanting to earn extra money. Sounds like a broken record but the seeds were sold for 10 cents and I kept 4¢ if memory has not failed me.

Anyway I wanted to say Thanks for a very nice article which in an odd way connected to my personal 'memory lane'. I had some help reviewing the article, and I share her picture here.

Thanks Sharon. You made our day!

WOW, Leon!! What a beautiful picture, and what beautiful words you send. I think I might be a few years older than you even though we both remember Grit. There was at one time the Stranger than Fiction feature, but since I was banned (banded ) - I don't remember reading that feature ever again. Of course I can't remember when I got 'unbanded' either.

Good memories we have, and when I read your writings, they often trigger another memory trip for me.
Thank you so much, Leon, and for the sweet picture as well. Lovely kitty.