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…but they should really consider renaming it to something less… spot on.
Maybe the Gein-wich,
…next to a dumpster of a now abandoned school building behind our place.
From what I can tell, the album documents a 1995 school trip for a class of Chicago high school students who visited a farm and campground in Wisconsin.
Most of the photos are boring (a lot of kids standing around trying to look too cool for school), but a handful of them are amazing. I’ve decided to post these gems one at a time and caption them along the way.
Here’s the first one:
“Don’t take my picture, Brad!” slurred Denise, who was joyously drunk on a near-lethal mix of Jolt Cola, Cool Ranch Doritos, and Bubble Tape. But as she coyly turned away from him, Denise softly whispered to herself, “Take my picture, Bradley. Take it, process it, print it… and then fall in love with me forever.”
Six more to come,
…is on the tree!
It was made by Professional Dreamer Studios out of Janesville, Wisconsin. Check out their Wondercaravan Etsy shop here.
…but that didn’t stop teachers from giving me some sweet awards over the years.
First, I got this Certificate of Citizenship (whatever that means) from Principal Josie B. Gray and my fourth grade teacher Mrs. Koury of Lowell Elementary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This certificate was for “continuous effort” and “development of responsibility,” which you’ll notice are underlined. You may also notice that “good behavior” and “practice of courtesy” are crossed out. Yeah… sounds about right.
I hit that milestone on June 10th, 1986 at only nine years old. BOOM, Y’ALL!
And on April 23rd, 1990, at the obnoxious age of 13, I got this Certificate of Award (pretty sure that’s not even proper English) for “Acting a Fool in Music Class” from Principal I.M. Nutty of Reform School. Or, more accurately, Mr. Ellington, my chorus teacher at Jackie Robinson Middle School.
I’ve made a living out of acting a fool,
We had both just entered the sixth grade at Jackie Robinson Middle School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the time, Matt was eleven years old. I was ten.
We then both went on to attend Riverside University High School on the city’s east side. The last time we saw each other was at graduation in June 1994.
Two weeks ago, we got sushi together.
Matt turns 40 next week. That same fate awaits me this September.
Here’s hoping we don’t wait another 22 years before we hang out again.
Kicking it really old school,
…in New Berlin, Wisconsin.
Only a matter of time before someone makes them change their name,
…for these amazing gifts that included stripper glasses (both male and female), a “Bitch, please. I’m from Chi-Town” coffee mug, a framed Wisconsin puzzle piece, some 4×5 and 120 film (more on that later), and two onesies for Grey.
In fact, she wore the “Chicago Style” one home from the hospital yesterday.
I liked the film best,
…this was happening at 1703 W. Bolivar Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin…
…and this was happening at ShowBiz Pizza Place.
I’ve officially fallen down the old-photo rabbit hole,
The Blarg 