The Roanoke Times, Va., Bridget Bradburn column

The day after we got back home she called down to the neighbors to see if their two young sons wanted to come over and be the first to sign her cast. If anyone knows where, when or why people began doodling, signing their names and writing quips like "I'm broke!" or "Don't f...

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Published inMcClatchy - Tribune Business News
Main Author Bradburn, Bridget
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 25.07.2011
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Summary:The day after we got back home she called down to the neighbors to see if their two young sons wanted to come over and be the first to sign her cast. If anyone knows where, when or why people began doodling, signing their names and writing quips like "I'm broke!" or "Don't fall to pieces next time," please let us know. --* To begin the new year, I'll offer readers a chance to answer some other questions that have stumped me: --Is there anyone in the Roanoke area who buys antique wedding gowns?