Tag Archives: Third Avenue El

‘The World’s Oldest Living Altar Boy’

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Campaign Outsider

(In a recent post about potential sneaker endorsements for Pope Francis, I mentioned that years ago I had been “the Oldest Altar Boy Ever (details to come).” So here they are.) I grew up on New York’s Upper East Side before … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bishop Furlong, Britney Spears, Bronx Science, cassock, Dan's Agnes, Fordham Prep, Grace Schnell, Jackie's Agnes, Jimmy Schnell, Regis High School, Sonny's Agnes, St. Ignatius Loyola, St. Thomas More, surplice, Third Avenue El, Upper East Side | 3 Comments

Zippying Us Back To 89th & Third

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

The hardworking staff is a longtime fan of Bill Griffith’s (pin)headscratching Zippy comic strip, and today’s installment is especially welcome. We grew up in the shadow of the Third Avenue El, not to mention downwind of the venerable Ruppert Brewery. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bill Griffith, New-York Historical Society, Ruppert Brewery, Third Avenue El, Wizard of Oz, Zippy | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: Third Avenue El

‘The World’s Oldest Living Altar Boy’

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