Copies of my father's old campaign posters are now being offered for sale, believe it or not, by the Kurt Vonnegut Museum. $22.99! There was a time when you could find one in nearly every bar within the county.
My father campaigned very hard, you know.
My Dad and Vonnegut were close friends who somehow survived the allied firebombing of Dresden as POWs.
I only wish the museum would sell copies of the poster in the race my dad actually won.
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Are they original or reproductions?
The copies are originals! Really?
very cool
Bernie did you come from the milkman because the facial traits are not there.
That's very cool! My dad knew yours, always spoke very highly of him.
The Banker
No Sale!
I'd worry that if I ordered one, they'd accidentally send me a picture of you!
Not willing to risk it.
@10:28 AM Carpet squares (disinfected) are available for you kiddies at nap time at 12 noon today. When you wake, a chocolate chip cookie and milk will be followed by a game of "Guess the name of that clown." Then you get on the short bus, back home to your mommy. Have a great day! You're a winner! Always remember that.
@10:33 AM I didn't think about that possibility. Yikes!
Understood, lol.
That's pretty cool Bernie. Love historical stuff, and I had no idea your dad was DA. Like they say, you learn something new every day. Hoping you'll have a story today about the General Assembly vote last night to end Wolfs unconstitutional shutdown!
I spent an afternoon, not long ago in the law library with Gary Asteak telling stories of Kurt and your old man. That man is one hell of a story teller and certainly found his calling as a lawyer. Some good stuff came out that day. Didn't even want to look at the butcher bill for Gary and our lawyers that day but it sure as hell was entertaining!
You should round up all the old windbags that knew your pop and publish a book. I sure as hell would buy a copy.
A book about the son's legal career would be much shorter.
@1:28 PM Did you MISS the short bus to go home to mommy? The bus is that yellow thing with black wheels. Don't cry. Constable Tricia will be by, with her big gun, to escort you home. Don't freak out, everything will be all right. Momma will make everything alright.
Mr. O’Hare,
I have some “matchbook“ sewing kit from one of your dad’s campaign. I bought them at a yard sale when I lived in in Hellertown in the ‘90’s. If you would like I will send them to you. I also have a nice story about your dad that I would like to relate (but not here).
Very cool. I also have a great number of stories from sailing trips with your dad and, on one memorable occasion, with both your dad and Vonnegut. Most of the stories you know. A few you may not.
Jack, Thanks very much for the offer. IK have one of those kits. Hokie Joe gave it to me one night when he was drunk.
Richard Huntington Pepper, Though you have no credibility, I will hunt you down for details
Bernie,
Don't forget your mother who was much beloved by Vonnegut. I believe the alternate title for "Slaughterhouse-Five" was your mother's idea. Correct?
Yes. Vonnegut liked my mom a lot.
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