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Graffiti Art from Around The World

Classmate Chuck Lanphear sent me these photos from various places around the world showing some unusual graffiti artwork. I thought is was worth sharing. Enjoy! ChuckR. (Thanks to Chuck Lanphear!)




A real "Photo Memory"

Classmate Bob Hartwig sent me the following photo, with this comment:


"Anyone remember this?" Image

Do you remember "penny postcards?

Classmate Chuck Lanphear provided the link to a fascinating website, Penny Postcards.
It is a treasure trove of nostalgic memories.


Click here to see the "Penny Postcards From Wisconsin" page.

Enjoy!

ChuckR

Below is an example of what this site offers.

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How much do you remember about "Rock and Roll"?

Did you know that you are part of the “Doo Wop” generation? A friend from my previous “corporate life” sent me an email that contained the elements of a quiz called the “Doo Wop Quiz”. I was able to take these elements and create a “Doo Wop” Quiz page.

If you want to test your knowledge in this area,
click here to take the test. At the bottom of the test page, there is a link to an answer page.

Good luck!

"Remember Madison" nostalgia, courtesy of the Class of 1960 newsletter

Mary received her Class of ’60 periodic newsletter “60 Minutes” this week. Included in it was the following article, which really brought back some memories. Hat’s off to “60 Minutes” editor and chief Elaine Statz Penpek for a great find!

ChuckR



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Remember "Picnic Point"?......

This article was featured in the Madison newspapers on August 25, 2011. ChurckR

Note: If you cannot see the embedded article displayed here, click here to view the article directly from the server.



Goodbye party at Parmans

This story was posted on Madison.com on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Parman’s should bring back memories to many of us. ChuckR.




If your browser is not configured to handle/view pdf files, click here to view the story separately

Do you remember Camp Wakanda

Dick Anderson sent me a message about a story that appeared in the Sunday, July 10, 2011 Wisconsin State Journal. He thought that it may bring back some memories.

Click on the headline below to view the full article.

ChuckR

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Click here to view the promotional brochure.

Story headline: "Hilldale is down but not out"

I came across this story on the Madison.com website, and thought that it might be of interest.

Click here to view story.

Several recent features in Madison papers bring back memories

Here are a couple of links to recent stories featured in Madison newspapers that should bring back some memories:, ChuckR

Doug Moe: City gem Westmorland a great place to live, and to visit a lot

Biz Beat: 'Parman Place' taking shape at Monroe-Glenway