The Strange Connections Between Socks and Extraterrestrials by Mark Lyons Image by Peter Lomas from Pixabay SammySocks Etc. Blog - Comments and Observations from Someone Who Is a Retired Educator and Sammy’s Dad Do your socks seem to mysteriously disappear from your dryer? Do you sometimes see strange lights in the sky at night while wearing socks? Have you heard of Roswell, New Mexico, Area 51 and that there is a certain big-box store that sells – what else? – socks there? Do you know who shot J.R. who was wearing socks at the time? (This last one has nothing to do with extraterrestrials. I am just messing with you.) If you answered “Yes!” to any one or more...
What Goes Great with Socks! by Mark Lyons Image by Nana Cola from Pixabay SammySocks Etc. Blog - Comments and Observations from Someone Who Is a Retired Educator and Sammy’s Dad Lewis and Clark! Martin and Lewis! Abbott and Costello! Peanut butter and Jelly! Bacon and Eggs! Tinker to Evers to Chance! (Well, that’s a trio but still great!) What do all these things have in common? They were or are great duos. Just as these were or are great duos, we think socks can be paired with a variety of things to make great duos, too. Maybe even as great as Sonny and Cher! + Socks and Tea – warm, comfortable socks with a hot, soothing...
The Positive Effects of Socks! by Mark Lyons Image by iSaw Company from Pixabay SammySocks Etc. Blog - Comments and Observations from Someone Who Is a Retired Educator and Sammy’s Dad Puppies, a surprise birthday party, a $20 bill pulled out of the pocket of your old pair of jeans, your favorite NFL team wins the Super Bowl, you get that long-awaited job promotion, you don’t have to get that root canal, and socks. What do all these things have in common? They all have positive effects on people. + Puppies – cute, cuddly, precious + A surprise birthday party – your friends and family come together to celebrate you + A $20 bill pulled...
Socks and Your Fashion Statement by Mark Lyons Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay SammySocks Etc. Blog - Comments and Observations from Someone Who Is a Retired Educator and Sammy’s Dad Hi! Mark, the Fashion Guru (and Sammy’s dad) here. I am a retired teacher and so I am highly qualified to be a fashionista. I have lived in 8 different decades – from the 1950s to the present. I have seen it all, pretty much, as far as fashion is concerned. Here is an exhaustive, albeit succinct, history of fashion from the 1950s to the present: 1950s – poodle skirts, the bouffant, the pompadour, pencil skirts, jeans, cocktail dresses, baggie pants, skinny ties, pearls, and tiny hats 1960s...
How to Care for Your Socks and Also What Not to Do by Mark Lyons Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay SammySocks Etc. Blog - Comments and Observations from Someone Who Is a Retired Educator and Sammy’s Dad Hi! It is important to take care of your socks. Clean, fresh, and dry socks are the best thing for your feet other than walking barefoot through a thick, lush lawn. Below are some helpful tips on what to do to properly care for your socks and also what not to do to care for your socks. Do – Wash your socks in cold water using a gentle cycle. Do Not – Boil your socks in a cauldron suspended...
