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Published Letters: 4
I grew up in a working class environment in Williamsport many years ago. Obviously, a lot has changed. I don't recall any people like those described in the article and I don't recall people dropping their g's.... in fact, except for a broad A, the average person was very well spoken. I trust there are still thoughtful, rationale people there. I hate to think the lovely little city I knew is gone.
Recently I had to attend a court trial. My husband was hospitalized at the time and I often brought him food to supplement the wonderful hospital stuff. Going thru courthouse security the guard discovered I had a fork in my bag! Can you imagine the mayhem a 70 year old woman could cause with a fork? (Especially one she thought she had left at the hospital.)
I saw that cartoon and if I recall correctly it was by Leo Cullum. Not only is he one of the funniest cartoonists around he is also a commerical pilot. (A friend of mine is one of his cousins.) I don't know what airline he was associated with and believe he is retired now.
Anyhow, Patrick, your column is probably my favorite on Salon. When I was a little girl I wanted to be an airline stewardess.... ('twas very glamorous back then in the early '50s -:) and I've never gotten over my fascination with flying.
I haven't read thru all the posts.... but has anybody mentioned Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti ??
I'm old enough now to know that NONE of us look like we did in our youth. Go for brains and kindness and forget the other nonsense.
