Wooden It Be Nice?

Did you have one of these in your backyard when you were growing up?

We did. I remember that Dad got it from Old Mexico, and we spent lots of time playing house. It was always cozy, clean and tidy. Just like my house now! A good number of mud pies began in that kitchen.

When we were in Aunt LuRene's backyard, we played with something entirely different.

Know what it is? Well, it depends. It could be a table, full of pimento cheese sandwiches and pickles. Or it could be a stage with a tiny performer on top, singing her latest hit. Or - if three or four were lined up - it could be a runway, where the current Miss America was waving to her adoring fans.

Whatever it was, it was fun!