And thank goodness for air conditioning in places like Jones Hall, so cold that mink wearing (almost) made sense! I too love that plate. It's going with me, not just to the old folks home, but to the grave. I have it in my will.
Thanks, Kathleen. Yes, it's best to focus on the happy memories (even though some of the others sometimes creep in too). And FYI, I had a message from another reader of this piece, in California, for whom this was the first of my Substack pieces. She ended her message she was pleased to now be "be a regular Randy Reader." So I owe you another thanks for inventing the name.
Love that kitschy plate! I remember in the 1980s when it would dip below 70° and the Texas ladies would pull out their minks.
And thank goodness for air conditioning in places like Jones Hall, so cold that mink wearing (almost) made sense! I too love that plate. It's going with me, not just to the old folks home, but to the grave. I have it in my will.
Way back when in Amarillo my mother's big surprise Christmas gift bought at White & Kirk was a fur coat. Joy! Now I know where W&K found it, I bet.
You know, it just might be a Tibbits original!
How very interesting! Really enjoyed reading this and seeing the pictures that you included. Dad had an interesting life.
Hi Mae - So glad you enjoyed it. Hope you two are doing well.
Love the history, and how unexpected our families can be. I’m glad you have these happy memories.
Thanks, Kathleen. Yes, it's best to focus on the happy memories (even though some of the others sometimes creep in too). And FYI, I had a message from another reader of this piece, in California, for whom this was the first of my Substack pieces. She ended her message she was pleased to now be "be a regular Randy Reader." So I owe you another thanks for inventing the name.