Babe also recalls a story from his youth about his family bought jelly for the glasses it came in, but the story takes a weird turn. … More ‘Make Up Your Minds About How Long Vince Was Home’
When you consider how long it takes a letter to arrive, and a reply to return, it makes the tone of this letter from Babe that much more painful. Everyone must harbor hard feelings for quite some time. … More An Angry Letter About Something His Parents Want to Know
Babe refers to a cousin, whom I got to know when I was a youngster: my first cousin once-removed, Gevena LePre. … More About Babe’s Cousin Gevena: ‘Ma, That Kid Has Brains’
Plus, Babe laments his inability to find anyplace to swim–and he remembers “the old times” at Crooked Path. … More Pictures, Please: ‘We Are Dying to See What You Look Like Now’
“If he doesn’t show considerable improvement in his grammar, I shall have to write to Miss Drum and tell her to push him a little better.” … More Taking the Time to Scold His Brother for Poor Grammar
