Man. What I won’t stoop to in order to have an eye catching headline? As you may suspect the images in this post shot by Glenn Haley and submitted by Mike Jones aren’t exactly startling. Well, maybe. You let me know if they are. I have looked at these and others like them so many times that I’m numb. I don’t know how those of you unfamiliar with them will react.

As most of you are aware I have total independence as far as my blog is concerned. If Editor Miner has ever disapproved of the content of one of my posts, he hasn’t said so. One can experience a wonderful feeling of freedom when working without the benefit of a committee or board. Take the headline for this post. Do you think I could ever get away with it if I had to consider the whims of a committee? Absolutely no way.

I made record of the names of these two gentleman who are responsible for the contents of this post. What I didn’t record was the when and where of it. I know nothing about either one of them. If either of you fellows happens to see this, please let us know. Meanwhile, we appreciate you letting us have this look back before the 7300 block of Manchester experienced some dramatic changes.

I hope you have enjoyed these images of our unbifurcated (it’s a word. Look it up. I just did.) business district. Much thanks to Mr. Haley for taking these pictures and to Mr. Jones for sending them along.

As always, I appreciate your interest and support. Special thanks to those who contribute. I try to respond to nearly all of the comments and emails. The emails can sometimes get overlooked the way Gmail stacks them up. If yours is one I’ve passed up, please try again.

The presentation of my new book at the Maplewood Public Library on the 19th went well. Thanks to all who turned out for that. Now if I could just get some copies from the printer, I’d be set. Keep your fingers crossed.

We have a bit more nice weather before the you-know-what. Just enjoy it and don’t focus on what’s next.

Doug Houser 9/23/2019