Published by admin on Sun, 06/30/2013 - 1:00am
In 32 years of reporting, I’ve discovered that I am easily swayed into a fast-burning interest in almost any hobby or sport, but my interest soon fizzles. I recall years ago that model railroading fascinated me. Members of a local club in Clinton, Iowa, wanted me to attend their meetings held in the basement of a downtown building. What kid didn’t marvel at model trains? Sure, I had a small set at one time. I still love trains, especially the old steam trains. But no, as a grown man, I wasn’t about to devote large chunks of my meager earnings and time to this hobby.