Random Thoughts

So who remembers paper dolls? Apparently they have been around since the early days, but didn’t begin to be marketed until about 1810. They are still available, but I don’t see many kids playing with them.

I used to love paper dolls. They had such a wide array of outfits available, and it was fun to make your own clothes for your dolls. All you needed was some paper, crayons, scissors, and a little imagination. They were also so portable. If you were going on a car ride, you just had to slide them into an envelope, and the fun would travel.

I can see how today’s kids might not be as attracted to such a simple play concept. Paper dolls aren’t fancy or on a computer, but I remember playing with them for hours. How about you?

 

Stay groovy…

–Susie

(Copyright 2019 Susie Krivacic)

 

So it happened when we lived in Maryland. I was about six years old. Mom had just thrown a load of whites into the washer. And yes, I did it. For some insane reason, I picked up a red, yes red, crayon from my pack and threw it into the washing machine.

Why on earth would I do that? I realize I was young, but in what world is it logical to throw a red crayon into the washer. What’s weird, it that I don’t recall Mom being all that mad about it. Yes, all the white shirts were now pink, but I believe she took it in stride. Either that, or I’ve blocked out the memory of her reaction. Giggles…

 

Stay groovy…

–Susie

(Copyright 2019 Susie Krivacic)