Daddy, pass the cranberry sauce. There are fewer around who remember the '60s. Or even the '80s. You heard Aunt Roe. I think I like the sound of that.
Heads turn to greet the new arrivals.
Then he eyes the strapping lad. All eyes are on the boy and he hesitates, sensing his future's on the line. Why don't you sit down here with me. Cooperstown Bureau Reporter Tom Grace is talking to his Uncle Chet and family, who he says is imaginary. Grace's column appears twice monthly.