April 20, 2024
Tag: outhouse postcards
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Outhouse Humor What’s funny? What’s not?
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These days, a child’s answer is usually, “The Internet” when a parent asks, “Where did you learn that?” But, in generations past, the answer may well have been, “I saw it on a postcard!” I haven’t talked to many people about outhouse postcards, but in the two conversations I have had, opinions vary. So, what’s…
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June 16, 2021 7 Comments
Al fresco (“alfresco” in English) is an Italian phrase that denotes an outdoor dining experience. In the summer days, BC (before air-conditioning) the inhabitants in a large city would do whatever they could to keep cool – even going to the rooftops to eat. Postcards remind us of what a fun experience it was.