Off The Hook
April 10, 2020

It was the year 1955

By Melanie Behrens

I remember 1955 pretty well, considering it was 65 years ago. How could it be that long ago?
I was in the fifth grade and my teacher was Mrs. Barlow. Funny how you always remember your teachers’ names. Girls wore saddle shoes, you know the black and white variety that laced up, and white socks that...

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