First store-bought clothes

The Great Depression was a great teacher. You’ve read about it, but few of you experienced it.

As a youngster it wasn’t as bad for me as many others. I credit my parents for sparing me the suffering that hit America.

It didn’t hit and then change. It hit and held on for my entire childhood. I still remember the fun I had growing up, more so than my three older brothers and sister.

I don’t remember...