Q. I have more than 100 pairs of shoes? Is that too many? -Lolanda, Idyllwild
A. It depends on how many feet you have. If you have only the two feet, and you have to look down to see what shoes you’re wearing, you have too many.
Q. Should I wear brown shoes with orange pants?
-Howard, Homeland
A. Only if your orange shoes are in the wash.
(originally published April 30, 2015)
70 years ago – 1948 Hollywood came to Idyllwild when the Rustic Theatre presented the first showing of “One Sunday Afternoon,” starring Dennis Morgan. Morgan made an appearance at each showing. 65 years ago – 1953 Idyllwild Rotary became an official club. The organization had been forming for about a year. 60 years ago –…
65 years ago – 1947 Postmaster Harry Wendelken lamented, “There’s Idyllwilds all over the country, and all the mail for the other Idyllwilds comes to this station.” 60 years ago – 1952 Wilma Chapman was conscientious about the change to standard time. She set her clock resolutely, and hopped into bed. In the darkness of…
70 years ago – 1948 Ernie Maxwell, in a demur bathing suit of the 1890s complete with black stockings, limped into third place in the Businessman’s Committee’s bearded bathing beauty contest. 65 years ago – 1953 The first thunder shower of the season left 0.35 inches of moisture and started four forest fires. 60 years…
70 years ago – 1948 Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce directors voted to “reforest” the San Jacinto Mountains with Sequoia Giganteas. 65 years ago – 1953 Idyllwild Beauty Shop advertised, “Fall tints for your tresses,” offering tint colors “maple red,” “oakleaf russet” and “alder grey.” 60 years ago – 1958 Dr. Max Krone was in Germany…
The best news this week is that two Dachshunds who were lost in the winter storms came home. Sadie and Rutledge miraculously found their way out of the snow and ice to wander to a porch to ask for help. Paws up to you both for being such troopers. Also reunited was Buddy, the pit bull. And great breaking news: Rachel, the black female puppy has been adopted into a forever home. That leaves three puppies available. Get your applications in now.
Sheila, the border collie, has found the best home for her energy. She actually walked up to each ARF volunteer and offered a paw to say goodbye. What a love this girl is. Smart and gorgeous. We will always love you, Sheila. And we can still visit her locally. Muffin, the maltese, has found his…
