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Most of us reading this are old enough to have used a typewriter . . .
I learnt to type on a manual typewriter. It was an elective course at my high school, and one of the smartest things I ever did. The irony was, and is, that none of the…"
Most of us reading this are old enough to have used a typewriter . . .
I learnt to type on a manual typewriter. It was an elective course at my high school, and one of the smartest things I ever did. The irony was, and is, that none of the…"
"I forget if Superman can melt kryptonite or not.
I don't recall the exact curcumstances, but I'm certain we've discussed it here before. The answer is yes.
He did---at least, once. But it didn't become a mainstay. I discussed that in the second…"
I don't recall the exact curcumstances, but I'm certain we've discussed it here before. The answer is yes.
He did---at least, once. But it didn't become a mainstay. I discussed that in the second…"
" So much from Krypton ends up on Earth that I think they established at some point that there was a space warp between the two planets . . .
DC did, in fact, do so---but it was long after the Silver Age.
In the second part of my retrospective on…"
DC did, in fact, do so---but it was long after the Silver Age.
In the second part of my retrospective on…"
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One of the stews looks like Lucy, so he (naturally) asks her to be his girlfriend. She turns him down because she is already married, explaioning, "Here in Kandor, rocket stewardesses can still keep their jobs after marriage." Was that true at the…"
One of the stews looks like Lucy, so he (naturally) asks her to be his girlfriend. She turns him down because she is already married, explaioning, "Here in Kandor, rocket stewardesses can still keep their jobs after marriage." Was that true at the…"
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I was reminded by something I heard on television last night that folks sure do love their prepositions.
Now, before I get started, this is not a commentary on the so-called grammatical law that one cannot end a sentence in a prepostion. For one…"
I was reminded by something I heard on television last night that folks sure do love their prepositions.
Now, before I get started, this is not a commentary on the so-called grammatical law that one cannot end a sentence in a prepostion. For one…"
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Along those same lines (and this is my story), shortly after Tracy and I bought our house, my mom gave us a hand-painted sign for the front yard which reads "The Plackemeier's" instead of "The Plackemeiers'." (I would have even accepted "The…"
Along those same lines (and this is my story), shortly after Tracy and I bought our house, my mom gave us a hand-painted sign for the front yard which reads "The Plackemeier's" instead of "The Plackemeiers'." (I would have even accepted "The…"
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It's a good thing that getting up for work is no longer a thing with me, for I was just about to turn in when I tumbled to this thread and, of course, I had to read it through. Early into it, my Silver-Age emergency signal went off, but as it…"
It's a good thing that getting up for work is no longer a thing with me, for I was just about to turn in when I tumbled to this thread and, of course, I had to read it through. Early into it, my Silver-Age emergency signal went off, but as it…"
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I suspect that I may be on to a new development in how our American society dresses.
About seven weeks ago, just before I subjected myself to my other knee replacement, the Good Mrs. Benson and I decided to go out to an upscale restaurant for a…"
I suspect that I may be on to a new development in how our American society dresses.
About seven weeks ago, just before I subjected myself to my other knee replacement, the Good Mrs. Benson and I decided to go out to an upscale restaurant for a…"
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To the last generation (at least), "they" as a singular pronoun (with the plural-form verb) genuinely sounds less odd than the use of "he" to include women.
I must agree with you there, Mr. DeLuzio. The current generation and the one before it…"
To the last generation (at least), "they" as a singular pronoun (with the plural-form verb) genuinely sounds less odd than the use of "he" to include women.
I must agree with you there, Mr. DeLuzio. The current generation and the one before it…"
"I had a similar experience this past NYE. Tracy and I met another couple at a relatively upscale restaurant. For this occasion I wore an ascot rather than a traditional tie, but there were other men there wearing ball caps and shorts."
"Interesting. I wore a bow tie (very) occasionally in the late 80s. In recent years I've only worn them with a tuxedo, and I've only had a couple of occasions for that. My day-to-day tends to be informal and casual. However, we went to an upscale…"
"Suspender Store
That's an interesting site. I never considered other colors (mine are black), but now I am.
In return, I direct you to The Bow Tie Club.
Back in the '90s, just before my office went business casual, I switched to bow ties. I bought…"
That's an interesting site. I never considered other colors (mine are black), but now I am.
In return, I direct you to The Bow Tie Club.
Back in the '90s, just before my office went business casual, I switched to bow ties. I bought…"
"Hmmm.... I have a friend who has gone the suspender route. I never really thought about it because they're not my thing, but now I'm curious about where, say, he shops for suspenders. "
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The back-and-forth of the posts on this page regarding the use of they as a singular adverb underscores why it's unwise to do so. Because there's no way to do so without it coming across as awkward.
This is more than just Commander "Troglodyte"…"
The back-and-forth of the posts on this page regarding the use of they as a singular adverb underscores why it's unwise to do so. Because there's no way to do so without it coming across as awkward.
This is more than just Commander "Troglodyte"…"
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I opted for the Suspender Store's braces made of grosgrain. I eschewed elastic suspenders; they provide a firmer hold at first, but eventually will lose their elasticity. Silk suspenders violated the law of diminishing returns; they aren't that…"
I opted for the Suspender Store's braces made of grosgrain. I eschewed elastic suspenders; they provide a firmer hold at first, but eventually will lose their elasticity. Silk suspenders violated the law of diminishing returns; they aren't that…"
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Ah, that makes sense. I've seen some unfinished blog entries from Figs that said in caps at the top, "JUST A DRAFT, MODS, DO NOT APPROVE" or something to that effect. It's an inelegant system, but as far as I can tell. it's the best anyone's come up with so far.
Regardless, I'm glad it wasn't causing frustration or extra work on your end.
Commander, I'm not sure what's going on; I've approved your Archive Deck Log Entry #37 twice now, and it hasn't shown up on the front page either time. I'm going to discuss it with the other mods; I might be doing something wrong. But I'm not sure how, exactly, I can screw up hitting "Approve."
But if you don't see it, and put it up again, I'm going to let one of the other mods approve it, and see if I can learn what, if anything, I'm missing here. Sorry for the delay!
P.S. I'm going to send this on to you as an individual message, too, so you don't miss it, but I've got to "friend" you first.
Commander:
Just bopping around the Board this morning, I ran across a comment you made to Philip Portelli earlier this month:
Sometimes I wonder if anybody ever reads my stuff, so it's always nice when I get a comment or a "like".
Made me feel a teensy bit guilty (not that you intended that). I don't read every word on every thread, but I always read what you have to say in any thread I'm in, and I'm more likely to peek in on a new thread if I see you've posted there. And I always read the Deck Log.
Your comments and articles are consistently well researched, well written, interesting and (when thats your goal) entertaining. Since most of my available Board time is at the office (SHHH, don't tell anybody!) I don't often post unless I have something to say -- which, most of the time, means I have something silly to say -- but I am reading and enjoying.
Oh ... and "color" doesn't have a "u" in it. :)
Darin
Commander,
Actually we should all be thanking you for the research, enjoyment and knowledge you provide!
"Happy I read your stuff", I've gone through your archives! The way you combine Silver Age comics with the events of the time plus your background creates a real learning experience!
Should you ever print your columns in book form, you have one guarantee sale!
Again with much thanks and respect!
Philip
Thank you, Commander. I was thinking about Percy's "origin" story as proof but you're right about what people want to believe. If Marvel puts out a story that states Percy was gay, fine. My point was Stan's intent at the time.
Again informative and timely,
Much thanks,
Philip
Commander,
Over at the "Alan Scott is DC's Gay Hero", there is some discussion on whether Pinky Pinkerton of the Howling Commandos was always meant to be gay, not merely picked by fans as was Element Lad. It seems like there is the assumption that Stan Lee did this deliberately. I am in disagreement of this. If you can, could you please comment on this? Your knowledge is appreciated. Also I mentioned that, in the Silver Age, most of the Justice Society were not established as being married.
These are minor points, to be sure but if you want to add anything, it would be most welcomed.
Respectfully,
Philip Portelli
Hi - not sure if I'm posting this comment for Commander Benson in the write location, but - yes - if you could scan some pages, that would be phenomenal!!! I am very grateful for the tenaciousness and loyalty of this group....
Fond regards, Sandi Charton
Commander, I have always respected your style and manner, and have enjoyed disagreeing with you on any (infrequent) points of contention we have had - so you can certainly believe that I have immensely appreciated your Deck Logs. If you are posting them elsewhere, I will continue to enjoy them.
But it's just time for me to be gone from the Captain Comics board. I receive no replies or conversation from Cap anymore, and my unceremonious dumping as an administrator left a bad taste in my mouth... and the subsequent situation has done nothing to make me feel any better.
If I do not get the opportunity to communicate with you again, let me assure you that you have my greatest respect and admiration, and I wish you and yours the very best.
I remain,
Sincerely,
Eric L. Sofer
The Silver Age Fogey
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