bases

[Peter Richardson]

Well, times do change. As far as I recall (50s, Illinois), first base was
getting a date in the first place and second base was the ultimate: a
kiss. Other bases were contemplated, to be sure, but were so far beyond
the realm of the likely, the possible, or the probable as to be
unattainable. Still, families did form and prosper, by some miracle. Maybe
the whole process was short-stopped by utter fear of the "bad
reputation"--and on both sides.

And that's the 1950s, not the 1850s. Yike.

PR