When I was a kid, my imaginary friend was my identical twin brother. I blamed him for all the trouble I got into. When we got older, we tried to double date, but his girlfriend never showed up…
In Jr High, we were discussing the Spanish exploration of the New World. I made a comment about the Seven Cities Of Cibola. The teacher asked where I had heard about them. I told him, “Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories.” I got the strangest look. Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck, and Donald’s three nephews traveled the world, usually looking for gold. The boys’ Junior Woodchuck Manual helped them solve many riddles and got them out of many dangers.
This feature always helps restore my faith in humanity…