Category Archives: Mad Magazine

The Old Clubhouse

Posted on October 25, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

The Old Clubhouse By Richard James Mabey Jr. O’ if the clock could just go back in time, when Mad magazine was but a quarter, and comic books were just a dime, and Kool-Aid packets read “just add water.”   … Continue reading →

Posted in Boyhood Days, Comic Books, Early Childhood, Encouragement, Faith, From boyhood to manhood, Journey to Truth, Lincoln Park, Mabey Homestead, Mad Magazine, Memory, My Old New Jersey Home, New Jersey, NJ, Nostalgia, Small Town America, Spiritual Lesson, The Old Clubhouse, Wisdom | 2 Comments

The Final Tier of My Old Backyard Tree Fort

Posted on March 29, 2017 by richardmabeyjr

This picture was taken in September of 1973. It shows the last three remaining boards of the third floor tier of my old tree fort. You can see the cedar tree in the background. The Final Tier of My Old … Continue reading →

Posted in 1965, Accomplishment, Advice to the younger set, Be Strong!, Beavertown, Believe in yourself!, Boyhood Days, Childhood Friend, Comic Books, Dad, Destiny, Determination, Divine Protection, Dreams, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Friendship, Giving, Heroism, Life's Dreams, Lincoln Park, Mabey Homestead, Mabey Lane, Mad Magazine, Memory, My Old New Jersey Home, Never give up!, New Jersey, NJ, Nostalgia, Old Beavertown, Old Lincoln Park, Rheumatic Fever, Small Town America, Spiritual Lesson, Stand Tall, Stuart S., The old cedar tree on Mabey Lane, The Old Tree Fort, The Summer of 1965, To thine own self be true., Tree Fort, Wisdom | 2 Comments

My Tribute to Moe Nitkin

Posted on August 5, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

A great photo of Moe Nitkin sitting outside his famous sweet shop, during a Lincoln Park celebration day. His faithful son, Bob, is standing next to him. To the far left of this picture is Moe’s dear wife, Rose. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Beavertown, Comic Books, Dad, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Homecoming, Howard Palmer, Humility, Kindness, Lincoln Park, Love of Family, Mad Magazine, Memory, Moe's Sweet Shop, Route 202, Small Town America, Spiritual Lesson, Stand Tall, Wisdom | 6 Comments

The Graveyard Shift

Posted on June 16, 2016 by richardmabeyjr

The graveyard shift is the loneliest shift of all. It was lonely, it was eerie, and at two in the morning, a person’s imagination grows wild. The Graveyard Shift By Richard Mabey Jr. In my four years of humble community … Continue reading →

Posted in Alison Steele, Believe in yourself!, County College of Morris, Dad, Determination, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Gate Guard, Gated Community, Good Neighbor Sam, Homecoming, Kindness, Life's Dreams, Mad Magazine, Spiritual Lesson, Stand Tall, Wisdom | 10 Comments

Reflections of Chapel Hill School: The Cross Road

Posted on December 29, 2015 by richardmabeyjr

Dear old Chapel Hill School. At one time it was the only school in Old Beavertown. Reflections of Chapel Hill School: The Cross Road By Richard Mabey Jr. In September of 1964; I turned 11, started the sixth grade and … Continue reading →

Posted in Boy Scouts, Chapel Hill School, Comic Books, Encouragement, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Friendship, Giving, Good Neighbor Sam, Humility, Mad Magazine, Old Beavertown, Small Town America, Spiritual Lesson, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Reflections of the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge, Chapter 1

Posted on October 5, 2015 by richardmabeyjr

This is the actual stamp collecting book that I had, way back when I was in second grade. Finding it in my closet, I used it for the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge. Reflections of the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge Chapter 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Boy Scouts, Comic Books, Dad, Determination, Dreams, Eagle Scout, Encouragement, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Life's Dreams, Mad Magazine, Memory, Small Town America, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Fantastic Four Has Changed

Posted on August 14, 2015 by richardmabeyjr

The cover of an old Fantastic Four cover from the 1960’s. Stan Lee referred to the 1960’s as the Marvel Age of Comics. Fantastic Four Has Changed By Richard Mabey Jr. Back when I was 11 years old, in Mr. … Continue reading →

Posted in Comic Books, Heroism, Mad Magazine, Memory, Modern Life, Small Town America, Storms Family, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Story Of A Novel: Chapter 1

Posted on August 1, 2015 by richardmabeyjr

This is my desk at my Gatehouse, at about three o’clock in the morning. Aside from my regular day schedule, I’ve been also working the graveyard shift from midnight to six in the morning. This is all in my efforts … Continue reading →

Posted in Boy Scouts, Dad, Determination, Dreams, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Gate Guard, Hook Mountain, Humility, Life's Dreams, Mad Magazine, Memory, Modern Life, Small Town America, Spiritual Lesson, Thomas Wolfe, Wisdom | Leave a comment