A quick hop back to Feb. 19, plus a dream car, a hometown corner, and a quote to end it right.

Evening, friend, Jack Reynolds checking in. Feb. 19 always makes me think of cold fingers and warm kitchen light, the kind of night you settle in and listen. In a minute I will tell you about a book that hit shelves and got folks talking for years. And wait till you see that white Monte Carlo with the Aero roof, my brother would have taped it to his wall. Brings it all back, doesn’t it?

On February 19, 1963, “The Feminine Mystique” landed like a pebble that started a big ripple. I remember the grown-ups talking about it at supper. The publisher first printed just 3,000 copies, then sales rushed past a million. Click for the behind-the-scenes story of how it caught fire.

The 1986 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe looked like NASCAR rolled right into the school parking lot. New, it listed around $16,027, and a “good” one today is about $21,500. Only 200 were made, with 180 horsepower under that long hood. My brother wanted one bad. Click for the Aero-only details and why Chevy built it.

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That little corner at Belt and Mitchell smells like fresh rubber and warm motor oil, even in a photo. Around 1960, a gallon of gas averaged about 31 cents, and Bob Allen’s D-X had the whole neighborhood stopping by. Today the lot is Klein Motors. My dad loved a full-service pump. Click for the photo and the “then vs now” notes.

“Ring around the collar!” was Wisk’s calling card, first rolled out in 1968, and it stuck like gum on a shoe. The campaign came from BBDO, and that sing-song line was voiced by Bob McFadden. This original TV spot runs just 29 seconds, but you never forget it. Click to watch the full ad and see the exact moment the line lands.

Harrison Ford blasted into our lives as Han Solo in 1977 and earned about $10,000 for that first space run. Not bad for a former carpenter. Decades later his films have grossed over $10 billion worldwide, and he is still taking on new roles in his 80s. Steady grit pays off. Click to trace his full journey from galaxy to today.

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Tonight’s “Your Memory” comes from Ken in Wisconsin, shared tonight because it is the kind of simple weekend that built a home. In 1973, he and his dad picked out paint chips at the local hardware store, then brushed a porch swing while the radio hummed. My dad always said, take your time and do it right.

Tonight’s Quote comes from Eleanor Roosevelt, who reminded us that “Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.” I have found that to be true at work, at church, and around the dinner table. It helps you stand tall and still sleep good. You can learn more about her here. Click in and see what else she had to say.

See you tomorrow. Same time, same station.

– Jack

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