The Yarn Spinner

Tonight, tonight, the plans I make, tomorrow, tomorrow, the story I create.  Though the tale will not win me fame still, Ronald Tragasz is my name.  No straw-like words made golden here nor little imp that I keep near to help me  write propitious prose of words that sing for glass beads or a ring.    

  Train of Life                                                                                                  In the late stages of World War II, as the battle fronts were constantly shifting, the army   faced a dire situation with a high number of casualties and limited resources. Using a European   railway system became a crucial element in the evacuation and treatment of wounded soldiers. One particularly dramatic episode occurred in Europe during the winter of 1942. Army personnel   were operating a special hospital train that became known as the "Train of Life." This train was tasked with treating and transporting wounded soldiers from the front lines. The winter was harsh, and snow covered tracks hampered progress. Staff aboard the "Train of Life" worked tirelessly to stabilize the wounded and treat severely injured soldiers in sometimes slow-moving   jostling railroad carriages. Then matters became worse. During one particularly critical evacuation

  Goodbye Mister Potato Head                                                            Twentieth century toys were analogue, using mechanical or simple physical methods to operate.   Toys like wind-up dolls, tops, Lincoln Logs , wooden trains, and simple board games, all functioned without the sophisticated digital display common today. None were more classic than Mister Potato Head. The original version of the toy consisted of various plastic facial features and accessories that kids   could attach to an actual potato allowing them to create their own whimsical characters. It was a very simple toy. Too simple perhaps. In 2020, toy maker Hasbro, Inc., located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island,   “ Made a significant change to the brand's name for a more inclusive and modern approach. The company introduced a new line called "Potato Head" as part of a broader effort to move away from gender-specific branding and to be more inclusive. The rebranding allowed for greater f