Okay, this is the second try and this. I'll get it down eventually. So, maybe you're asking why title my blog "The Old Peanut Bag". Several years ago I typed an article via e-mail by this title reporting on Matthew's baseball games at Raytown South High School. It was a way to inform family and friends of games outcomes, especially relating to Matthews activities and performances in the game. By his senior year the article had taken on a different feel, reporting about the team and its accomplishments in addition to what Matthew was doing as part of the team.
In writing this blog I hope to cover some new ground. Primarily it will be an opportunity to share information about my Dad with my three children; Jennifer, Susan, Matthew and their families. The story will begin in 1979 and work its way back in time. Hopefully I will be able to stay regular with it and share with you lots of information, good stories and yes, humor.
Jim/James/Grandpa -30-
What is -30- ?
ReplyDelete-30- is an old newspaper term. There was a gentleman in Linn, MO who wrote a newspaper column and always signed of with "-30-". He said it was a way that reporters would send their news articles across the newswire or teletype and -30- was an indication their article was done.
ReplyDeleteDad, thanks for starting this blog. I'm really enjoying it. :o)
ReplyDeleteYou're wonderful at telling stories - especially ones from your past.