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Tinker To Baltimore

Once came a smart tinker to Baltimore He peddled his pots near a dry-goods store He hawked them all in one day For whatever folks would pay Then hurriedly left and came back with more. written January 19, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/22/2022 10:03:00 AM

What a wise peddler!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 10:04:00 AM

Wise, indeed and enterprising, too.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/20/2022 6:16:00 PM

Your title really pulled my leg hard: I was expecting a parody of 'Tinkers to Evers to Chance' (the legendary double-play combo of the Cubs back about 110 years ago). lol. Onward to Baltimore... :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/20/2022 6:51:00 PM

I wish I had thought of that before you did, gw, but, of course, I'm not old enough to remember that far back!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/20/2022 10:31:00 AM

Lol he knew he was on to a good thing. Tom

DM Babbit

Date: 1/20/2022 10:15:00 AM

I remember the hawkers down on Fleet Street, a horse drawn cart with fruit and veggies calling out back in the day.Am I dating myself?

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/20/2022 10:23:00 AM

A bit, I think, but it's nice to know you could relate. Thanks for your read and your comment.