On 18 Apr 2000, 9:52, Vicki wrote:
> Back in the 1960's (I believe) the Houston Post (I think... could have
> been the Chronicle) ran a children's story as a separate insert into the
> Sunday comics. The story was called "Shy," and it was wonderfully
> touching.
>
> Unfortunately, I did not save it. My mother loved that story, and her
> birthday is next week. She asked the other day, "Do you remember that
> story 'Shy'?" And now, I'd like to find it for her and present it to
> her as a birthday gift (yes, I'm always trying to find the perfect
> impossible gift!).
>
> So, naturally, I turn to the phenomenally inventive and inquisitive and
> knowledgeable folks here at seeknfind.
>
> Thank you in advance...
As I am sure you already know, the Houston Post has been defunct for
several years. They closed shop long before the Internet got any steam.
The Houston Chronicle site has a searchable archive service, but only
allows searching by actual subscribers to the print newspaper, which I
don't...presently.
We subscribed to the Post in the 60's. I was only 10 in 1960 and
really did not look at the paper much, then. I just called my mother
and asked her if she remembers this series, "Shy," and it does not ring
a bell to her. So I wonder if it might be the Chronicle? What paper
did ya'll take back in the 60's?
I'll continue searching for you in the next few days, but it might help
to remember an author's name or perhaps one of the character's names.
That author might have a book available for purchase.
Alan
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