I really love the textbook strip. It brings back a lot of memories and makes me miss my dad. When I was in college my dad used to go with me to the university bookstore when it was time to buy books.
I have very early memories, I probably was maybe three, when he was going to school full time and working second and third shifts at General Motors.
He loved college and he loved the University of Delaware, and was excited to see his kids go to school there, so he sort of relived the experience by accompanying me to the bookstore.
I could never have afforded new books so I always bought them used. I remember looking for books with just the right amount of previously highlighted text (too much highlight indicated the previous student didn't know what to focus on and too little was unhelpful).
These days kids rent their books for their classes through Amazon. I feel like they're missing out on what, to me, was a great experience, if only for the time spent with my father.
Anyway, sorry for the long comment, but evoking family memories is one of the reasons why I love Drabble!
All great, and thanks for a Sunday special! I watched The Newlywed Game and wondered if they made stuff up just to appear outrageously stupid or whether it came naturally.
The 1986 strip could run today and be just as accurate.
I always wondered why it took a college degree to be able to drive a train.
I really love the textbook strip. It brings back a lot of memories and makes me miss my dad. When I was in college my dad used to go with me to the university bookstore when it was time to buy books.
I have very early memories, I probably was maybe three, when he was going to school full time and working second and third shifts at General Motors.
He loved college and he loved the University of Delaware, and was excited to see his kids go to school there, so he sort of relived the experience by accompanying me to the bookstore.
I could never have afforded new books so I always bought them used. I remember looking for books with just the right amount of previously highlighted text (too much highlight indicated the previous student didn't know what to focus on and too little was unhelpful).
These days kids rent their books for their classes through Amazon. I feel like they're missing out on what, to me, was a great experience, if only for the time spent with my father.
Anyway, sorry for the long comment, but evoking family memories is one of the reasons why I love Drabble!
Great story Garey. I really enjoy getting to know you and other friends here.
Likewise!
All great, and thanks for a Sunday special! I watched The Newlywed Game and wondered if they made stuff up just to appear outrageously stupid or whether it came naturally.
I’m sure that people who were a little outrageous were preferred contestants.